S 35

First produced in 1935, the S 35 was considered the best tank in the world.  It had a smooth modern appearance, a powerful 47mm cannon, and thick 55mm of armor.  All this at 20 tons with good speed and excellent range.  The S 35 had an electric turret drive, very modern for its day.  As with other French tanks, the main drawback was that the S 35 was a two-man tank.  The tank commander had to load, aim, and fire the gun, leaving him little time to command his tank or any others. 

S 35 from A World of Tanks

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A World of Tanks

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by Chris Shimp March 1, 2001