Batignolles-Chatillon Char 25T

The Batignolles-Chatillon Char 25T is a medium tank, developed in the 1950s by the Batignolles-Chatillon company in France.

Batignolles-Chatillon Char 25T
TypeMedium tank
Place of origin France
Production history
DesignerBatignolles-Chatillon
Specifications ([1])
Mass25 tonnes
Length5.67 m
Width3.16 m
Height2.37 m
Crew4

Armor20-50 mm(0.7-1.9 in)
Main
armament
90 mm gun
Secondary
armament
7.5 mm machine gun[2]
SuspensionHydraulic suspension
Maximum speed 65km/h

Development

It was designed for a 25-ton weight class, which is nearly twice the weight of the AMX-13. Its primary armament was a 90mm cannon, and was operated by 4 crew members. Its speed could reach 65 km/h. Two prototypes were made before it was set aside. However, some principles of creation of the tank and some of its technology were used in other French AFVs. Some variants were developed, but none of these were ever used in active service with the French Army.[2][3]

The restored prototype at the Musee des Blindes, Saumur, France.

See also

References

Note
References
  • Jeudy, Jean-Gabriel (1997). Chars de France (in French). Boulogne: E.T.A.I. ISBN 2-7268-8369-9.
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