Somua S40
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| SOMUA S40 | |
|---|---|
 SOMUA S35, SOMUA S40, SAu 40 | |
| Place of origin | France |
| Specifications | |
| Engine | 220 hp (160 kW) |
| Maximum speed | On road: 45 km/h |
The SOMUA S40 was a prototype French tank developed before the Second World War. It was based on the SOMUA S35. Compared with the latter, the S40 had a new 220 hp (160 kW) diesel engine; its hull was longer than the S35; and an extra pair of wheels was added on the suspension. The S40 also had a new turret, the ARL 2C.
Mass production was planned for the S40. However, production was cancelled after the Fall of France in 1940.[1][2]
