FCM 36

French Light Tank in German Service

After the defeat of France in the summer of 1940, a large number of French armored vehicles fell into the hands of the Wehrmacht. Many samples went to the winners in perfect condition. Later, the German army used them in various combat operations, and also used them as auxiliary and training equipment.

Among the captured samples were the FCM 36 tanks, which were previously part of two French tank battalions. Before the defeat of France, they managed to take part in several combat episodes in the spring and summer of 1940. The total number of these combat vehicles received by the Wehrmacht numbered about 50 copies. Later, many of them became the basis for the creation of self-propelled anti-tank guns and self-propelled howitzers.

ITEM NUMBER35337SCALE1:35DATE08.07.2021TIME PERIODWW2MARKINGSPanzerkampfwagen 737 FCM (f), approximately 1940FCM 36, tank 30061 of the 4th French tank battalion. Captured by German forces in June 1940FCM 36, tank 30022 of the 7th French tank battalion. Captured by German forces in June 1940MODEL SIZE (LENGTH X HEIGHT)126 x 62 mmBOX SIZE295 x 225 x 40 mmNUMBER OF DETAILS158

TheFCM 36orChar lger Modle 1936 FCM, was a light infantry tank that was designed for the French Army prior to WWII. It had a crew of two and was equipped with a short 37mm main armament and a 7.5mm coaxial machine gun. Power was provided by a diesel engine.

In 1938-1939 100 tanks were delivered. They took part in May-June 1940 French-German battles.

ITEM NUMBER35336SCALE1:35DATE20.11.2020TIME PERIODWW2MARKINGSFCM 36, 7th , Chemery, France, May 14, 1940.FCM 36, 4th , France, June 10, 1940.MODEL SIZE (LENGTH X HEIGHT)126 x 62 mmBOX SIZE295 x 225 x 40 mmNUMBER OF DETAILS158