Why is the AMX 40 called the Duck?
The AMX 40 is a French tier 4 light tank. In game, it plays more like a heavy medium or heavy tank. It is a cumbersome vehicle that barely scratches the 20km/h mark on flat ground, and has a slow firing gun to “compliment” its sluggishness. Players often call it the “Duck” in game due to its shape.
What is the best French tank?
Originally Answered: What was the best French tank in World War 2? Stan Smith makes a good case for the Char B1 as the best French tank of WWII, but most historians select a different tank, the Somua S35. The Somua was a medium tank, comparable to the German Panzer III and IV.
When was the AMX 40 made?
AMX 40 cruiser tank
| AMX 40 | |
|---|---|
| Designed | 1938-1940 |
| Manufacturer | Ateliers de construction d’Issy-les-Moulineaux |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 16–18 t (35,000–40,000 lb) |
Are French tanks good World of tanks?
Good firepower, armor protection, and mobility made the S35 one of the best tanks for its tier. Its armor can face lots of enemy shells with ease. Top speed 45 km/h is great for tier III, with that mobility it can take position faster than enemies.
Were German tanks better than French?
France’s tanks had better armor and better guns in general. Germany had more light tanks in the beginning of WW2 and relied on mobility to spread chaos. France’s tanks were not weak, they just weren’t suit for the type of warfare that was used by Germany.
What tank has the largest caliber?
The largest gun on a tank excluding self propelled tanks has to be the russian ISU 152 tank destroyer, equiped with the BL10 152mm gun. This tank was so powerfull that it was in service for a short period of time due to soldiers complaining that the tank would roll over backwards and end up on its rooftop.
How good are French tanks?
There are many benefits — a good power-to-weight ratio, lower ground pressure, superb acceleration and a comparatively high maximum speed of 45 miles per hour. The Leclerc is a lot more fuel efficient than many other tanks. It can travel 340 miles before refueling, compared to 260 for the Abrams.
Has the Leclerc tank seen combat?
In service since 1992 (after the Persian Gulf War), the Leclerc has mostly seen deployment on low-intensity conflicts, including 15 Leclerc stationed in Kosovo (KFOR) and others in Lebanon (UNIFIL) within UN peace-keeping operations, where their performance was judged satisfactory by French officials.
How do I get AM Gendron?
The AM 39 Gendron-Somua is a French tier 2 premium light tank (or wheeled vehicle) that could be obtained through opening Large Boxes during the Holiday Ops 2020 event.