Finland:1919 In early July, Finland purchased 32 Renault FT- 17 tanks from France, including 14 37mm guns and 18 8mm Hotchkiss machine guns. At the same time, Finland also bought some tractors and tank transport vehicles for long-distance transportation. These tanks were manufactured between1918-1919. The serial number of Finland is 6 15 1 to 73400, and two of them were given to WhiteArmy of GeneralYudenich, and the tanks were damaged when they came back. France made two extra tanks and delivered them to Finland (model unknown) on 192 1, numbered 666 14 and 67220, bringing the total number of tanks in FT- 17 to 34. These tanks gradually withdrew from the front line in the 1930s, but they lacked new tanks to replace them. At the beginning of the winter war, it was mainly used as a fixed fortress. Only four cars were kept, but they never ran and participated in the battle. They retired on 1943.
United States: During World War I, American soldiers only used French Renault FT 17 light tanks, but before the end of the war, their domestic M 19 17 tanks were not equipped with troops. American m 19 17-m1917a1tank, this is a French-chartered and American-made Renault FT- 17 tank, and the Americans certainly improved it, such as changing it into an air-cooled engine.
Switzerland: Two devices were purchased for testing.
Turkey: Actually, Renault tank is the first real armored force in the country. It was bought from France on 1928 and given to Maltepe/? Istanbul Infantry Shooting School. (InfantryShootingSchoolatMaltepe/？ SteinBrin 1928)
French Renault FT- 17 tank
Yugoslavia: 1920 * * * 56 tanks, 8 of which are from the French army stationed in Bulgaria. These tanks were purchased as surplus materials in 1930. In the late 1930s, Poland exported some tanks to Spain, Uruguay, Yugoslavia and China. Now we don't know whether these models are old French models or Polish models, and it is mentioned that CWS-FT- 17 is made and exported in Poland. CWS means "Central Automobile Factory", and they have been used from 1925 to 1927. The material of FT- 17 tanks made in Poland replaced the French steel with ordinary iron. These tanks made in Poland are used for training and as low-level combat equipment. About 30-45 Polish tanks were sold to China by three or four Polish companies. It is believed that Poland (the government) agreed that Uruguay would hand over some of their tanks to Spain, and one of the companies secretly sold some tanks to Spain through Uruguay. The tanks sold to Uruguay/Spain were also officially sold to China, because Poland was a member of the non-interference committee of some European countries and was not allowed to sell arms to Spain during the Spanish civil war. It is not clear what model Yugoslavia got.
Sweden: 1923 Autumn, Sweden purchased Renault FT- 17 tanks from France and delivered them to Sweden. Because of its low performance, it is nicknamed "Pute" for testing communication equipment. These photos are a bit exaggerated. 1retired in August, 1926, and then served as the target of artillery, weighing 37 mml. 1928 1 month, the improved models of FT- 17 tanks, Renault NC27 and Sweden Stridsvagnfm/28 were purchased from France.
Spain: Spain bought tanks from Britain and France to suppress domestic rebellion and deal with Africa. Because the British dog racing tank is too expensive, the French Renault FT 17 tank has become their ideal choice. In World War I, Renault FT 17 tank with relatively good performance had strong firepower, light weight, simple structure and low price. France has made thousands of tanks, and many countries in the world have also introduced production. In August, Spain purchased 12 6.5-ton Renault tanks. 1 1 7mm machine gun tank, 1 command tank, 12 tank transport vehicle, 2 refueling vehicles and some auxiliary vehicles including emergency repair vehicles. Its tank forces include 1 captain, 2 lieutenants, 1 sergeant major, 8 non-commissioned officers and 40 soldiers.
Romania: The Renault tank in Romania is made by Berlietfactory in Lyon, France. The first one, 19 17, arrived, but never participated in the battle and was used for training. 19 18 entered Moldavia. In June 2009, France provided 72 units. 1945 retired from the Romanian Renault tank unit.
Japanese Renault FT- 17 light tank involved in the "September 18th Incident"
Poland: During the period from 1923 to 1930, Polish tanks developed very actively and constantly improved Renault FT tanks. S.Kardaszewicz designed the first improvement scheme, and the speed was increased to 12km/h(7.5mph), but its scheme was not recognized. 1 one of the tank regiments. The speed can reach 12/ 13km/h, 1925 to 1926 * * There are 65 tanks upgraded according to this plan. Another upgrade plan is to upgrade their weapons, including 37 mm guns and 7.92 mm coaxial machine guns, but only six new turrets have been made. Another new scheme is that its walking performance has reached 13kmh, and a small number of special tanks have been manufactured, including 1 smoke tanks and 6 TSF.
Poland * * * owned 174 Renault tanks, and there were still 102 tanks of this type when World War II broke out. * * * There are three variants, namely, 8mmHotchkis Hatchex machine gun, 37 mm artillery and communication command. In 1930s, the machine gun tank was modified with 7.92mmwz.25 (Polish Hotchkiss Haggis machine gun). In the mid-1930s, 102 tank was still in service in the army.
In September, 1939: 1 1,12,1/3 tank company, each with 26 ***56 vehicles and each with 20 armored trains. FT tank has short stroke and slow speed. If it moves, it needs to replace the walking mechanism. To this end, Poland ordered FT trucks, which can also be used in TK/TKS armored vehicles. At that time, Poland tested many kinds of trucks, including TheRenaultFU, PierceR8, Saurer 5Ton (which can carry two tanks) and eUrsusA USA.
Netherlands:1927 grave &; Co ordered the first tank, which was also used to demonstrate and train soldiers, but the machine guns were not originally ordered together. After some transactions, the SchwarzloseM.08 machine gun was loaded into this tank. Due to the problem of transport vehicles, the test did not start in The Hague until May 65438, 2002. The Netherlands didn't buy this tank because it didn't adapt to soft land.
Germany: During World War II, Nazi Germany seized Renault FT- 17 tanks from the French army for driving training and security. Many turrets were demolished as fixed bunkers, which can be seen on the Atlantic wall. Some weapons were dismantled and used as mobile command vehicles and observation stations, and a few vehicles were equipped with bulldozers for snow sweeping.