CHAR 2C French Super Heavy Tank

Product Number: #100334

Piece Count: 1766

Faction: France

Scale: 1:35

Recommended Age: 6+

About this set

Experience one of the most extraordinary armored vehicles ever built with the QUANGUAN 100334 Char 2C French Super Heavy Tank. This highly detailed brick model faithfully recreates the legendary French super-heavy tank, combining historical authenticity with an engaging building experience. Consisting of 1,766 high-quality pieces in 1:35 scale, the model is designed for military history enthusiasts, collectors, and experienced builders alike. The finished model measures approximately 35.5 cm long, making it an impressive display centerpiece. Its authentic camouflage, oversized hull, long tracks, and detailed suspension accurately capture the unmistakable appearance of the world's largest operational tank ever placed into military service. One of the most unique features of this set is its dual configuration. Builders can assemble the model with either the original Char 2C turret equipped with the 75 mm cannon or recreate the famous Tank No. 99 "Champagne" configuration, providing two historically inspired display options in a single set. The exterior includes numerous realistic details such as side access panels, riveted armor, realistic running gear, detailed exhaust system, radio antenna, French national markings, and accurately recreated track assemblies. The model offers an enjoyable and sturdy building experience while remaining compatible with building bricks from other leading brands. Whether displayed on a shelf or added to a growing military vehicle collection, the QUANGUAN Char 2C stands out thanks to its distinctive proportions and historical significance, making it a remarkable addition for every armored vehicle enthusiast.

Historical Background

The Char 2C was one of the most ambitious armored fighting vehicles ever developed and remains the largest operational tank ever built. Designed by France during the final stages of the First World War, it was intended to break through heavily fortified enemy defenses and overcome trench warfare using unprecedented armor protection and firepower. Development began in 1917 under the direction of the French Forges et Chantiers de la Méditerranée company. Although the war ended before the vehicle entered combat, the Char 2C represented the peak of heavy tank engineering of its era. Weighing approximately 69 tons and measuring over 10 meters in length, it dwarfed every other tank in service during the interwar period. Unlike many contemporary tanks, the Char 2C featured a remarkably advanced internal layout. It required a crew of 12 soldiers, including the commander, driver, mechanics, machine gunners, radio operator, and loaders. The vehicle incorporated separate fighting and engine compartments, electric transmission systems, and multiple machine-gun positions, making it one of the most technologically sophisticated armored vehicles of the 1920s. Its primary armament consisted of a 75 mm cannon mounted in the rotating front turret, supported by several machine guns positioned around the hull. Thick armor provided excellent protection for its time, although its enormous size and weight limited its mobility compared to later armored vehicles. Only ten Char 2C tanks were ever produced. Throughout the 1920s and 1930s they served primarily as symbols of French military power and technological achievement rather than frontline combat vehicles. When Germany invaded France in 1940, the tanks were transported by rail toward the front, but mechanical failures and damaged railway lines prevented them from reaching combat. To avoid capture, most were deliberately destroyed by their own crews. Despite its limited operational history, the Char 2C remains one of the most fascinating armored vehicles ever constructed. Its enormous dimensions, innovative engineering, and iconic silhouette continue to captivate historians, military enthusiasts, and model builders around the world. The QUANGUAN 100334 faithfully recreates this remarkable machine, allowing builders to own an impressive representation of one of military history's true engineering giants.

Key features

• 1,766 high-quality building pieces
• Large 1:35 scale display model
• Authentic reproduction of the legendary French Char 2C super-heavy tank
• Two interchangeable historical turret configurations
• Accurate French camouflage and national markings
• Highly detailed suspension, tracks, armor plating, and external equipment
• Long realistic hull with faithfully recreated proportions
• Excellent display piece for military collections
• Compatible with building bricks from other major brands
• Ideal for collectors, military history enthusiasts, and experienced builders
• Finished model dimensions: 35.5 × 9.7 × 12 cm