AM 39 Gendron-Somua
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AM 39 Gendron-Somua
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[Client Values; Actual values in
500 ![]() |
28056 HP Hit Points |
6.3/82.77/8 t Weight Limit |
- Commander (Gunner, Radio Operator, Loader)
- Driver
200200 hp Engine Power |
50/30 km/h Speed Limit |
034 deg/s Traverse |
31.7572.2 hp/t Power/Wt Ratio |
NoNo Pivot |
// mm Hull Armor |
15/15/1515/15/15 mm Turret Armor |
AP/APCR
AP/APCR Shells |
5/800
5/800 Shell Cost |
27/27/27/27/ HP Damage |
46/68/46/68/ mm Penetration |
r/m ▲
28.57 r/m Standard Gun ▲
28.57 Rate of Fire Standard Gun |
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Standard Gun
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771.39 Standard Gun
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Standard Gun
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771.39 Damage Per Minute Standard Gun
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m ▲
0.42 m With 50% Crew: 0.535 m ▲
0.42 Accuracy With 50% Crew: 0.535 m |
s 1.8 s 1.8 Aim time |
4242 deg/s Turret Traverse |
360° Gun Arc |
-12°/+15°-12°/+15° Elevation Arc |
300300 rounds Ammo Capacity |
2020 % Chance of Fire |
m 280 m 280 View Range |
m 360 m 360 Signal Range |
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500
The AM 39 Gendron-Somua is a French tier 2 premium light tank.
The first prototype of the armored vehicle was in development from 1932 through 1934 under the supervision of engineer Gendron. The second prototype of 1935 successfully passed trials. The project was almost canceled due to insufficient funds, but the SOMUA company continued its development. An improved prototype was produced in 1938 and successfully underwent trials from 1938 through 1939. It saw service but never entered mass production due to delays with turret supplies.
The AM 39 Gendron-Somua is a French tier 2 premium light tank (or wheeled vehicle) that could be obtained through opening Large Boxes during the Holiday Ops 2020 event.
Modules / Available Equipment and Consumables
Modules
Tier | Gun | Penetration (mm) |
Damage (HP) |
Rate of fire (rounds/minute) |
Dispersion (m/100m) |
Aiming time (s) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ( ![]()
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II | 25 mm SA35 | 46/68 | 27/27 | 28.57 | 0.42 | 1.8 | 71 | 3000 |
Tier | Engine | Engine Power (hp) |
Chance of Fire on Impact (%) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ( ![]()
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II | Somua V4 | 200 | 20 | 350 | 2000 |
Tier | Suspension | Load Limit (т) |
Traverse Speed (gr/sec) |
Rmin | Weight (kg) |
Price ( ![]()
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II | AM 39 Gendron-Somua | 8 | 34 | B/2 | 1300 | 500 |
Compatible Equipment
Compatible Consumables
Player Opinion
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- High ROF
- Accurate gun
- Relatively fast, both forwards and in reverse
- Aiming guide (easier to click autoaim)
Cons:
- Very thin armor and low healthpool, relies on concealment and mobility to survive
- Extremely prone to ramming due to low weight.
- Unlike tracked vehicles, it cannot turn on the spot.
Early Research
Premium vehicle, comes elite in stock configuration.
Gallery
Historical Info
In 1932 Mr. Gendron, an independent inventor obtained a prototype order on the basis of his AMR project. Panhard, Renault and Peugeot were clear favourites due to their extensive design experience, but Gendron decided to optimize the price-quality as much as possible, mainly because he knew perfectly well the French army wouldn’t be able to purchase and operate expensive equipment.
After a laborious development, the first prototype was ready in 1934 but it was refused due to insufficient stability. A second prototype was build in 1935 and it achieved good results. Because the inventor didn’t have the means necessary for mass production, the project was implemented by SOMUA, where they further improved the prototype that was built in 1938, designated AM Gendron-Somua 39. Due to the delays in production of the turret, the vehicle never entered mass production.
Historical Gallery