The Char D1 was an Interwar French light tank. The French plan of 1926, calling for the creation of a Light Infantry Support Tank, led to the development of the existing Renault NC1 prototype into the Char D1. One hundred and sixty vehicles of …

The Army requirements for the D1 based on the NC31 included a more reliable 6-speed manual transmission, a new 74 hp 6.08 L Renault engine, a relocated exhaust pipe, an improved cooling system, redesigned idlers and increased fuel capacity to 165 liters.

2019年2月8日 · The Renault Char D1 served the French Army for a time leading up to World War 2. Her origins and use lay in a World War 1 mentality and, by the time of the German invasion of France, the Char D1 was wholly outclassed by the speedy nature and technologically superior German machines.

When the French in North Africa switched sides to join the Allies, Char D1 tanks fought during the Battle of Kasserine Pass, destroying a German Panzer IV tank. With more capable Allied tanks becoming available to the Free French forces, Char D1 tanks were phased out in favor of British Valentine tanks.

2012年7月15日 · A total of 150 Char D1s were manufactured between 1932 and 1935. As more modern tanks became available, they were largely phased out, though they did fight briefly during Germany's thrust through France in June 1940.

2025年1月1日 · The Char D1 was an Infantry Tank designed in 1930, manufactured by Renault and was in use from 1931 to 1945. The vehicle was powered by Renault '4-cylinder' petrol powerplant producing 65 HP which could drive the vehicle on roads at up to 11 mph with a range of about 56 miles before refuelling.

The Char D1 was a medium tank that by 1937 was obsolete and all vehicles where shipped to equip the French troops in North Africa where they were meant to counter Italy's ambitions in Tunisia. After the invasion of France, they were rushed back …

The French Renault Char D1 Infantry Tank was developed by French Firm Renault to meet the requirements set by the French Army in the 1920’s.

The Char D1 Infantry Tank was the first French tank to carry a 47mm gun, but it was an unpopular design had had been relegated to service in North Africa by 1940.

The liberated French Char D1 was placed in the "Mechanic's Brigade" during its tenure until it was replaced by an improved Valentine infantry tank of British origin. The crew of Char D1 destroyed at least one Panzer IV during the battle at Kasserine Pass. Aside from that record, the Char D1's combat legacy is rather limited -- perhaps for the ...