The factory identifier however was Char léger Hotchkiss modèle 38 série D, its predecessor having been the série B. The designation has caused much confusion; this was still officially the same tank as the H35, only in a later variant.
Fabrikken brugte betegnelsen Char léger Hotchkiss modèle 38 série D, mens forgængeren havde været série B. Denne betegnelse har forårsaget megen forvirring, det var stadig officielt den samme kampvogn som "H 35", blot i en senere variant.