Renault Otsu
Light Tank Tier 1 JapanRenault Otsu is a tier 1 light tank from Japan in World of Tanks. This is a researchable tech-tree vehicle.
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The Renault Otsu has 192 hit points , 30mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 23 km/h. . The vehicle can equip 2 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 192 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 4.7 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 30 / 30 / 22 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.0:1. Side armor is relatively comparable to the front, meaning the R. Otsu can absorb some side hits in close-quarters fighting.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 23 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 8 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 2.9:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 24.5% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 18.4% |
Available guns (2)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 mm Autocannon Type Ho (NC) | 1 | — | — | 5.8s | — |
| 37 mm Sogekihou (NC) | 1 | — | — | 3.0s | — |
How R. Otsu compares to its peers
There are 22 tier 1 light tanks in WoT, including the R. Otsu. Its 192 HP places it in the top 86% for hit points among same-tier light tanks (peer average: 1069). Frontal hull armor of 30mm ranks in the top 0% for the class (peer average: 15mm). Top forward speed of 23 km/h is faster than 10% of peer vehicles in this tier and class.
Direct comparisons
- R. Otsu vs 404 — tier 1 light tank from Germany
- R. Otsu vs 4TP — tier 1 light tank from Poland
- R. Otsu vs Arlequin — tier 1 light tank from France
- R. Otsu vs Bái Láng — tier 1 light tank from China
- See full tier 1 light tank tier list — all 22 vehicles ranked
About this vehicle
Developed from 1925 through 1928 in France as an upgraded modification of the Renault FT. The modernization project was finished and the vehicle saw mass production. In 1929, a total of 10 vehicles were purchased by Japan and were designated the Otsu-Gata Sensha (Tank B Model). The Japanese vehicles were slightly modernized and were widely used both in action and for training purposes.
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What tier is the Renault Otsu in WoT?
The Renault Otsu is a tier 1 light tank from Japan.
Is the R. Otsu a premium tank?
No — the Renault Otsu is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.
What's the top speed of the R. Otsu?
23 km/h forward, 8 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the R. Otsu have?
Hull armor: 30mm front, 30mm side, 22mm rear.