Good firepower, armor protection, and mobility made the S35 one of the best tanks of its time. However, the small turret forced the commander to handle multiple tasks at once: searching for enemy targets, aiming and reloading the gun, and coordinating the actions of the crew. This workload reduced his situational awareness and decreased the vehicle’s effectiveness on the battlefield. By the time France capitulated on June 22, 1940, a total of 427 vehicles had been manufactured.
Commander
Gunner
Radio Operator
Loader
Somua S35
Somua V8
ER 28
APX 1CE
47 mm SA34
Somua S40
Hispano-Suiza V8
ER 29
47 mm SA35
Somua V8 version définitive
ER 26 ter
ARL 2C
ER 27
47 mm SA37
Characteristics are specified for vehicles with crews trained to 100%.