First entering production in 1934, the TKS was based off of the TK3 and featured an upgraded engine and improved armor and firepower over its predecessors, but it was also slower and heavier. While most of the Polish TKS tankettes were attached to infantry units, they also served in independent companies of 13, with a total of 575 TK and TKS tankettes making up the majority of the Polish armored fighting vehicles before the start of WWII. Their most famous display in combat came at the hands of Polish Commander Edmund Roman Orlik who registered 13 tank kills in three engagements against invading German forces.
Specifications:
Armament: Hotchkiss wz. 30 7.92mm machine-gun
Range: 190 km (118 mi)
Crew: 2
Speed: 40 km/h (25 mph)
Additional information about this Brickmania® custom building kit:
Designed in brick-built camo, with an opening top hatch and smooth rolling tracks, the TKS Polish Tankette includes three different possible model configurations. Customize your build by rotating between a Hotchkiss machine gun, 20mm cannon, or both using the optional side machine gun mount, all included in this Brickmania kit.
Model Statistics:
Designed by John Canepa
216 LEGO®, Brickmania® and BrickArms® elements
Custom Polish Tanker minifig
BrickArms Hotchkiss MG
High-quality sticker sheet
Full-color printed building instructions
1/35th scale to match other Brickmania kits
Intermediate Skill Level (4-6 years building experience recommended)
All Brickmania® model kits are made of new-condition LEGO® bricks. This model comes disassembled and includes complete printed building instructions and comes packaged in a sealed box. This is a limited edition kit and production may be discontinued at any time.
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