RPM 1/72 (20mm) Pz Kpfw 38H 735(f)

Name: RPM 1/72 (20mm) Pz Kpfw 38H 735(f)
Brand: RPM

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RPM 1/72 Pz Kpfw 38H 735(f)\n\nFrench Light Tank in German Service\n\n20mm Scale\n\nBrand new, sealed and unbuilt. \n\nRef No : RPM72220\n\nThe Hotchkiss H35 was developed by the French in 1933 and entered service in 1936. Initially designed as an infantry tank it's all terrain handling was poor and it was rejected by infantry units. However, the H35 was accepted by cavalry units. The H35 had a crew of two, commander and driver. It was originally armed with the 37mm SA18 gun with 100 rounds and a 7.5mm Reibel machine gun. \n\nIn 1938 an improved engine was fitted and the tank, while still officially designated H35, was often referred to as the H38 Series D. The vehicle was identical other than it had a slightly modified engine deck and a couple of other small changes.\n\nBy the start of WWII , 640 Hotchkiss had been delivered. The H35 serverd alongside Somua S35 tanks. After the fall of France, the Germans captured around 550 Hotchkiss and these were used in a number of roles from ing