Renault Modèle D2
Captured by the Germans
Was to have heavier armor and more horse power. Prototypes appeared in 1932 and deliveries began in 1934. Two prototypes had diesel engines. Production vehicles had gasoline.
In 1936 the order was reduced to 50 vehicles as the Somua S-35 became the preferred vehicle.
Part of hull front had almost vertical front plate.3 Had a cast APX 1 turret, which was the same as on the Char B1.3 Storage areas were built over the tracks.3 Below the track rollers were mud chutes.3 It had a higher back deck than the D1.
Had 5 forward and 1 reverse and multi-plate clutch. The rear-sprocket provided the power. Steering was done by a Cleveland differential.
| Renault D-2 | |
|---|---|
| Crew | 31 |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weight | 43,500 lb 18.5 tons1, 19.8 tons2, 20 tons3 |
| Length w/gun | 17' 11", 17.9'1 5.46 m2 |
| Length w/o gun | |
| Height | 7.25'1 2.66 m2 |
| Width | 8.75'1 2.22 m2 |
| Ground clearance | |
| Ground contact length | |
| Ground pressure (psi) | |
| Turret ring diameter | |
| Armament | |
| Main | 47 mm Sa34 or Sa35 47 mm1 47 mm SA352 |
| Secondary | |
| MG | 2: 7.5 mm MG 7.5 mm MG, coaxial1 OR 7.5 mm MG, hull1 |
| Side arms | |
| Quantity | |
| Main | 120: Sa34, 108: Sa35 |
| Secondary | |
| MG | 5,000 |
| Side arms | |
| Armor Thickness (mm) | Front: 402 20 - 401 403 |
| Hull Front, Upper | |
| Hull Front, Lower | |
| Hull Sides, Upper | |
| Hull Sides, Lower | |
| Hull Rear | |
| Hull Top | |
| Hull Bottom | |
| Turret Front | |
| Turret Sides | |
| Turret Rear | |
| Turret Top | |
| Engine (Make / Model) | Renault1 water cooled1 |
| Cylinders | 61 |
| Net HP | 1501,2 |
| Transmission | 5 forward 1 reverse |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Octane | |
| Capacity | |
| Performance | |
| Traverse | 360° |
| Max Speed | 14 mph1, 20 mph 23 kph2 |
| Cross Country | 9.9 mph |
| Road radius | 62 miles 100 km2 |
| Turning Radius | |
| Elevation Limits | |
| Fording depth | |
| Trench crossing | |
| Vertical Obstacle | |
| Suspension (Type) | Coil Spring |
| Wheels each side | 14 |
| Return rollers each side | |
| Track length | |
| Tires | |
| Track width | |
| Track centers/tread | |
| Production | 1934- : 100 |
Sources:
- Tanks of the World, 1915-1945, Peter Chamberlain, Chris Ellis, 1972
- Jane's World War II Tanks and Fighting Vehicles The Complete Guide, Leland Ness, 2002
- Tanks of World War II, Duncan Crow, 1979
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