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The Renault FT (frequently referred to in post-World War I literature as the FT-17, FT17, or similar) is a French light tank that was among the most revolutionary and influential tank designs in history.
October 1971: Introduction of the Renault 15 and Renault 17 two-door coupés. The R15 TL had the 1289 cc engine from the Renault 12, rated at 60 PS (44 kW), whereas the R15 TS, R17 TL and R17 TS all had the 1565 cc from the Renault 16 TS - rated at 90 PS (66 kW) for the R15 TS and R17 TL, and at 108 PS (79 kW) for the fuel injected R17 TS. The ...
The CH-serie was a 90° V6 engine developed by Gordini for Renault's autosport activities, the engine was used by Equipe Renault Elf in Formula One from 1973 to 1978. This François Castaing design was the predecessor of the famous EF series. CH1 (N/A): 1,997 cc Bore 86.0 mm (3.4 in) Stroke 57.3 mm (2.25 in)
The M1917 was the United States' first mass-produced tank, entering production shortly before the end of World War I. [2] It was a license-built near-copy of the French Renault FT, [2] [3] and was intended to arm the American Expeditionary Forces in France, but American manufacturers failed to produce any in time to take part in the War.
Meanwhile, Louis Renault had obtained an order in 1923 to build two new prototypes as a parallel modification project, with the factory designation Renault NC; it was intended to feature not only an improved suspension system but also a more powerful engine. Like "FT", "NC" is a combination of code letters devoid of any meaning.
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The engine power was increased considerably to 150 hp [3] by installing a Renault V-6 9.5 litres motor, but as the weight increased to 19.75 (just below the twenty tonne limit) instead of the intended 15.5 metric tonnes, the gain in maximum speed was only to 23 km/h. The gear box had four speeds.