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Renault R35 stats at a glance
The Renault R35 has 248 hit points , 40mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 23 km/h. Its strongest gun configuration deals 40 damage per shot with 34mm of armor penetration , giving it a theoretical maximum DPM of 889. The vehicle can equip 4 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 248 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 6.3 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 40 / 40 / 32 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.0:1. Side armor is relatively comparable to the front, meaning the R35 can absorb some side hits in close-quarters fighting.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 23 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 12 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 1.9:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 28.6% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 21.5% |
Available guns (4)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 mm SA38 | 2 | 40 | 34mm | 2.7s | 22.22 |
| 37 mm APX SA18 | 1 | 30 | 29mm | 2.6s | 23.08 |
| 37 mm APX SA18 | 1 | 30 | 29mm | 2.6s | 23.08 |
| 25 mm Canon Raccourci mle. 1934 | 2 | 27 | 46mm | 2.4s | 25.00 |
With the top-tier gun, the R35 can theoretically output up to 889 damage per minute at sustained fire (shot damage × rounds per minute). Lower-tier guns generally trade DPM for faster reload or better handling — see the full gun table above.
How R35 compares to its peers
There are 37 tier 2 light tanks in WoT, including the R35. Its 248 HP places it in the top 78% for hit points among same-tier light tanks (peer average: 268). Frontal hull armor of 40mm ranks in the top 14% for the class (peer average: 23mm). Top forward speed of 23 km/h is faster than 0% of peer vehicles in this tier and class. The strongest gun deals 40 damage per shot, higher than 36% of comparable vehicles. Best penetration of 34mm puts it in the top 81% for armor-piercing capability in its class.
Direct comparisons
- R35 vs M2 — tier 2 light tank from USA
- R35 vs T2 Light — tier 2 light tank from USA
- R35 vs T1E6 — tier 2 light tank from USA
- See full tier 2 light tank tier list — all 37 vehicles ranked
Related tier 2 light tanks
- 7TP — Poland
- AM 39 Gendron-Somua — France, premium
- AMR 35 — France, premium
- AMR P.103 — France, premium
- BT-2 — USSR
- Cruiser Mk. II — UK
- D1 — France
- FCM 36 — France
- All France tanks · Tier 2 premium tanks
Understand the stats
Want a deeper grasp of what these numbers actually mean in battle? Read the glossary:
- What is DPM — the most important offensive metric
- Alpha damage — single-shot damage and what it means for playstyle
- Penetration — and how it interacts with armor angling
- Hull-down position — the king of defensive plays
- View range — how spotting actually works
About this vehicle
The most massively produced WWII French light tank. Developed in 1934 on a request from the army for infantry support. A total of 1,630 vehicles were manufactured from 1936 through 1940.
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Frequently asked
What tier is the Renault R35 in WoT?
The Renault R35 is a tier 2 light tank from France.
How much damage does the R35 do?
The top gun on the Renault R35 deals 40 damage per shot with 34mm of standard armor penetration.
Is the R35 a premium tank?
No — the Renault R35 is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.
What's the top speed of the R35?
23 km/h forward, 12 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the R35 have?
Hull armor: 40mm front, 40mm side, 32mm rear.