TK3 Poland (1934)
Tankette – about 300 built
The TK3 and TKS tankettes were the bulk of the Polish armoured forces when war broke in September 1939. They were lightweight fast scout tanks. They were developed after a military delegation was invited at Rembertow (near Warsaw) to see the latest Vickers-Armstrong Carden-Loyd Mk.VI in action. They immediately bought the license to produce them locally, but with domestic modifications. The Polish design incorporated a newer, more flexible suspension, as the original one’s stiffness was very tiresome for the crew members. Development went along from 1929 to 1930 and ultimately the first true Polish tankette, the TK1 prototype, was delivered and widely tested, followed closely by the TK2. Both had an open roof and a single 7.92 mm (0.3 in) Hotchkiss wz.25 or wz.30 machine gun. They differed by the engine exhaust, location of the drive train and engine (a Ford Type A or Type T). Armour was slightly sloped and ranged from 4 to 7 mm (0.16-0.28 in), sufficient to stop or deflect 7.9 to 9 mm (0.3-0.35 in) caliber bullets. They were also slightly heavier and slower than the original Carden-Loyd tankette. http://www.tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/polish/polish_tankette_TK3.php
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