S.35 - Revision history

U163826790 at 23:00, 28 July 2024

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U28580205: /* Ammo racks */

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‎Ammo racks: 48 ammo, not 49. Tested.

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‎Description

U74396666: New Description Project - France Priority: Tanks - Char de Cavalerie SOMUA 1935 S

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New Description Project - France Priority: Tanks - Char de Cavalerie SOMUA 1935 S

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 ** Long and narrow chassis makes for difficult turning
 ** Reverse speed feels slow
 == History ==

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''Char de Cavalerie SOMUA 1935 S''' is a French cavalry tank during World War II. It was a remarkably manoeuvrable tank for its period, superior in armour and armament to both its French and foreign counterparts. It was constructed of well-sloped, mostly cast armour parts, which made it costly to create and time-consuming to maintain. The hull and turret were cast armour with maximum thicknesses of 47 mm and 40 mm, respectively; the bottom was made by two longitudinal plates, and the superstructure was separated into front and back sections. The turret was a variant of the APX 1 turret that was primarily used on the Char B1 heavy tank. Similarly to the [[B1 bis|Char B1 heavy tank]], the commander was tasked with directing the tank while also loading, aiming, and firing the 47 mm SA35 L/32 tank gun.
+The '''Char de Cavalerie SOMUA 1935 S''' was a French cavalry tank. It was a remarkably manoeuvrable tank for its period, superior in armour and armament to both its French and foreign counterparts. It was constructed of well-sloped, mostly cast armour parts, which made it costly to create and time-consuming to maintain. The hull and turret were cast armour with maximum thicknesses of 47 mm and 40 mm, respectively; the bottom was made by two longitudinal plates, and the superstructure was separated into front and back sections. The turret was a variant of the APX 1 turret that was primarily used on the Char B1 heavy tank. Similarly to the [[B1 bis|Char B1 heavy tank]], the commander was tasked with directing the tank while also loading, aiming, and firing the 47 mm SA35 L/32 tank gun.
-Introduced in [[Update 1.75 "La Résistance"]], the Char de Cavalerie SOMUA 1935 S is best used as a support tank, following allies and hitting the enemy from a safe distance. Do not attempt to lead the assault. Light tanks are all dangerous since they can easily outmanoeuvre this tank. Another challenge for this tank is the tremendous reduction in armour penetration at long ranges. While inferior to tanks from other countries, the main weapon of this tank has adequate anti-tank capability when compared to other French tanks in its rank. Its biggest flaws are its lengthy reload time and poor post-penetration damage. The commander performing multiple duties was the fundamental weakness of early French tanks, and knocking out the commander effectively meant destroying the tank.
+Introduced in [[Update 1.75 "La Résistance"]], the Char de Cavalerie SOMUA 1935 S is best used as a support tank, following allies and hitting the enemy from a safe distance. Do not attempt to lead the assault. Light tanks are all dangerous since they can easily outmanoeuvre this tank. Another challenge for this tank is the tremendous reduction in armour penetration at long ranges. While inferior to tanks from other countries, the main weapon of this tank has adequate anti-tank capability when compared to other French tanks in its rank. Its biggest flaws are its lengthy reload time and poor post-penetration damage. The commander performing multiple duties was the fundamental weakness of early French tanks, and knocking out the commander effectively meant destroying the tank.
 == General info ==

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 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
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 '''Note''':
-* As they are modeled by sets of 3, shells disappear from the rack only after you fire all shells in the set.
+* As they are modeled by sets of 3, shells disappear from the rack only after you've fire all shells in the set.
 === Machine guns ===

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 == Usage in battles ==
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-Your best option is to play in a supportive role, stay behind a well armoured vehicle and land shots on the enemy from a medium distance. Do not try to rush in ahead of the team or go solo, as 7/10 times you will be destroyed by a counter-flanking player. The S.35 is able to hold its ground if you create a corridor for people to come at you. If you are able to flank without being seen, just remember to check behind you every now and then.
+Your best option is to play in a supportive role, staying behind a well armoured vehicle and landing shots on the enemy from a medium distance. Do not try to rush in ahead of the team or go solo, as 7/10 times you will be destroyed by a counter-flanking player. The S.35 is able to hold its ground if you create a corridor for people to come at you. If you are able to flank without being seen, just remember to check behind you every now and then.
-All light tanks are to be feared as they can out-manoeuvre this cumbersome tank quite easily and most enemies with a bit of luck will eventually hit one of this tank's weak spots, the only thing to fear is facing a good bit of armour. With its low post-penetration damage, tank with many crew members are also hard to take down.
+All light tanks are to be feared as they can out-manoeuvre this cumbersome tank quite easily and most enemies with a bit of luck will eventually hit one of this tank's weak spots. Another challenge for this tank is facing a good bit of armour at ranges, where the SA35's penetration drops off. With its low post-penetration damage some tanks with many crew members (like the T-28) are also hard to take down.
 In a defensive role, it can be played in a hull down position on a hill. This lets you take full advantage of the gun's -18° of gun depression and means that only exceptionally well-placed shots will be able to harm you.
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 * Over all thick armour for rank I
-** ~35-40 mm thick on all sides + a bit sloped gives it a chance to survive a hit or two
+** ~35-40 mm thick on all sides with a slight slope gives it a chance to survive a hit or two
-** Capable of very noticeable angling due to thick sides
+** Capable of successfully angling due to thick sides
 ** Turret is quite thick on all sides
-* One of the first French tanks to be able to fight on its own at close range
+* One of the first French tanks which can brawl at closer ranges without support
 * Shoulder stabilizer makes stop-and-shoot tactics very effective
-* Good acceleration in AB, with an acceptable turn speed when driving At max speed
+* Good acceleration in AB, with an acceptable turn speed when driving at max speed
-* Has 3 crew members, granting better survivability than other 2-man French vehicles
+* 3 crew member configuration grants better survivability than other 2-man French tanks
 '''Cons:'''
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 * Big cupola is an obvious shot trap
 * Angling can be defeated by knowing its shot traps: even a well-angled S.35 shows flat armour
-* Gun has poor penetration power from long range
+* Gun has poor penetration power on longer ranges
 * Limited ammunition choice
-* Mobility is an issue:
+* Mobility is limited:
 ** Long and narrow chassis makes for difficult turning
 ** Reverse speed feels slow
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=fr_somua_s35 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]

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 * '''Mle1935''': APC; a solid shot with average penetration and no explosive filler. Make sure to target modules and crew positions to maximise the damage. Knowledge of enemy vehicle layouts is essential with this type of ammunition.
-* '''Mle1935 HE''': HE; useful for destroying open and very lightly armoured vehicles.
+* '''Mle1935 HE''': HE; useful for destroying open-topped and very lightly-armoured vehicles.
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=fr_somua_s35 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
 ;Videos
-{{Youtube-gallery|4_cJ1CpEatw|'''Best gun depression'''  discusses the {{PAGENAME}} at 3:01 - ''War Thunder Official Channel''|vwE8wSgoDwY|'''SOMUA {{PAGENAME}}, French, Tier-1, Medium Tank''' - ''Angry Nerd Gaming''|HreZgJwCMzM|'''The Shooting Range #79''' - ''Pages of History'' section at 05:05 discusses the {{PAGENAME}}.|NBK3FOqZB4k|'''{{PAGENAME}} Tank Review''' - ''NUSensei''}}
+{{Youtube-gallery|4_cJ1CpEatw|'''Best gun depression''' discusses the {{PAGENAME}} at 3:01 - ''War Thunder Official Channel''|vwE8wSgoDwY|'''SOMUA S.35, French, Tier-1, Medium Tank''' - ''Angry Nerd Gaming''|HreZgJwCMzM|'''The Shooting Range #79''' - ''Pages of History'' section at 05:05 discusses the {{PAGENAME}}.}}
 == See also ==