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The ARL 44 was a French heavy tank and tank destroyer, [1] the development of which started just before the end of the Second World War. Only sixty of these tanks were ever completed, from 1949 onwards. The type proved to be unsatisfactory and only entered limited service. The tank was phased out in 1953.
The French used a very wide range of tanks, including many unique types. France was the second largest tank producer in the world, behind the Soviet Union (see French armoured fighting vehicle production during World War II).
The emphasis on the large destroyers and the long time of construction led to a deficit of numbers in destroyer strength in the French Navy. To balance the Italian threat, the 600-ton La Melpoméne [ 4 ] class was a group of 13 French torpedo boats built in 1933.
Pages in category "Tank destroyers of France" The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
The following is a list of destroyers of France. In naval terminology, a destroyer is a fast and maneuverable yet long-endurance warship intended to escort larger vessels in a fleet, convoy or battle group and defend them against smaller, powerful, short-range attackers. The Fantasque was the fastest destroyer class ever built. [1]
The ZT4 production consisted of hulls only. In general for French tanks the standard turrets were produced separately; none were ever fitted on the ZT4. The ZT3 was not a tank but a tank destroyer. The ZB was an export version for China. The Char D1 number includes the ten pre-series "NC31" vehicles.
The Lorraine 37L or Tracteur de ravitaillement pour chars 1937 L ("tank supply tractor 1937 L") is a light tracked armoured vehicle developed by the Lorraine company during the interwar period or interbellum, before the Second World War, to an April 1936 French Army requirement for a fully armoured munition and fuel supply carrier to be used by tank units for front line resupply.
After the Second World War, the French Army issued various projects to replace their obsolete tanks. The Lorraine company was tasked with producing a light tank destroyer derived from the AMX-50 project. [1]