FTF | 136 | French Renault YS II Command Tank | 1:72

FTF | 136 | French Renault YS II Command Tank | 1:72

Plastic model kit, glue and paint are not included.

The Renault YS was developed in France during the 1930s as an armored command vehicle based on the Renault AMR 35 chassis. The YS II version was designed to provide commanders with a mobile headquarters and communications platform capable of coordinating battlefield operations. Unlike many armored vehicles of the period, its primary purpose was command and control rather than direct combat.

The vehicle served with the French Army during the years leading up to World War II and during the German invasion of France in 1940. Production numbers were limited due to the rapid defeat of France, making surviving information and examples relatively rare. As a result, the Renault YS II remains a fascinating and unusual vehicle that highlights the growing importance of battlefield communications during the early stages of modern warfare.