Polish TK-3 tankette
TK-3 / TKS General characteristics
Length	2.6 m
Width	1.8 m
Height	1.3 m
Weight	2.4/2.6 t
Suspension	{{{suspension}}}
Speed	46/40 km/h road  km/h off-road
Range	km
Primary armament	none
Secondary armament	1 x 7.92 mm km wz.25 MG
Armour	mm
Power plant	40/46 hp (30/34 kW)
Crew	2 (commander, driver)

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Production History

The tankette (small reconnaissance turretless tank) TK (also known as TK-3) was the Polish design, based upon an improved chassis of the British Carden Loyd Tankette. TK was produced since 1931. The TKS was an improved model with new hull and stronger engine. The armour of tankettes was up to 8 mm thick (10 mm in TKS). In 1939, a re-arming of the tankettes with 20 mm guns was started, but only about 24 were completed before the outbreak of the war. General characteristics Length 2. ... 1931 (MCMXXXI) is a common year starting on Thursday. ... Military vehicles are commonly armoured to withstand the impact of shrapnel, bullets or shells, protecting the soldiers inside from enemy fire. ... 1939 (MCMXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ...

TKS

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Variants

• TK (TK-3) - tankette of 1931, about 280 built
• TKF - TK tankette with 46 hp (34 kW) engine, about 18 built
• TKS - improved model of 1933, about 260 built
• TKS with 20 mm gun - about 24 TKS fitted with 20 mm gun in 1939.
• C2P - light artillery tractor, not armoured, about 200 built.

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• TK-1, TK-2 - first prototypes
• TKD - light self propelled gun with 47 mm gun, 4 made.
• TKW - light reconnaissance tank with turret, 1 prototype.
• TK-3 with 20 mm gun - only one prototype with a modified hull was completed.
• TKS-D - light tank destroyer with 37mm Bofors anti-tank gun, 2 made

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Combat history

The tankettes were the bulk of the Polish armoured forces (575 total) before the Second World War. Because of their armament, they couldn't fight with German tanks except PZKW-I, but their small size made them ideal for reconnaissance and infantry support. They suffered heavy losses during the Polish September Campaign, being usually used as the only tanks available. Only a handful of tankettes armed with 20 mm guns could fight the enemy tanks. Mushroom cloud from the nuclear explosion over Nagasaki rising 18 km into the air. ... Mixed reconnaissance patrol of the Polish Home Army and the Soviet Red Army during Operation Tempest, 1944 Reconnaissance is the military term for the active gathering of information about an enemy, or other conditions, by physical observation. ... Combatants Poland Germany, Slovakia Soviet Union Commanders Edward Rydz-Śmigły Fedor von Bock (Army Group North) Gerd von Rundstedt (Army Group South) Strength 39 divisions, 16 brigades 1 million soldiers[3] 4,300 guns 880 tanks 400 aircraft 56 divisions, 4 brigades 1. ...