The Russian KS Light Tank

The Russian KS Light Tank

During the Russian Civil War Red Forces captured French Renault FT-17 tanks operated by White Forces in March 1919. These were reverse engineered and manufactured Izhorsk Factory in Leningrad and delivered to the Red Army in 1920 and a total of 15 were built.

The Russian KS Light Tank Spec’s

Armament: x1 37mm Main Gun
Armour: 8 – 16mm steel
Crew: 2
Dimensions: Length 5m / Width 1.75m / Height 2.25m
Weight: 6.8 tonne
Engine: Petrol Fiat AMO 45bhp