First To Fight 1/72 (20mm) Hotchkiss H38 Light Tank With 37mm SA18

Name: First To Fight 1/72 (20mm) Hotchkiss H38 Light Tank With 37mm SA18
Brand: First To Fight

First To Fight

First To Fight 1/72 Hotchkiss H38 Light Tank With 37mm SA18\n\nFrench Light Tank\n\n20mm Scale\n\nNew, sealed and unbuilt. \n\nRef No : FTF115 \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. In early 1940, some Hotchkiss were modified by fitting the longer 37mm SA38 gun. It is sometimes thought that earlier H35 modified with new engines which then had the new gun fitted were known as Hotchkiss H39.\ng