TKS
The TK (TK-3) and TKS were Polish tankettes developed during the 1930s and used in the Second World War.
| TK-3 / TKS | |
|---|---|
TKS tankette | |
| Type | Tankette |
| Place of origin | Poland |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Fabryka Samochodów PZInż. |
| Produced | 1931–1939 |
| No. built | 575 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 2.43 / 2.6 tonnes (2.39 / 2.56 long tons; 2.68 / 2.87 short tons) |
| Length | 2.58 metres (8 ft 6 in) |
| Width | 1.78 metres (5 ft 10 in) |
| Height | 1.32 metres (4 ft 4 in) |
| Crew | 2 (commander, driver) |
| Armor | 4–10 mm (0.16–0.39 in) |
Main armament | 7.92 mm Ckm wz.25 (Hotchkiss) machine gun 2000 rounds |
| Engine | Ford A / Polski FIAT-122 petrol engine 40 / 46 hp (30 / 34 kW) |
| Power/weight | 17 / 18 hp/tonne (13 / 13 kW/tonne) |
| Suspension | Bogie suspension |
| Fuel capacity | 70+8 l |
Operational range | 200 km (120 mi) (roads), 100 km (62 mi) (cross-country) |
| Maximum speed | 40–46 km/h (25–29 mph) |
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