TKS POLISH TANKETTES. PART I (MILITARIA I FAKTY MAGAZINE SPECIAL EDITION) by collect - 2005

Polish text 21x29, Pb, laminated, new copy, 64pp. Richly illustrated: 39 color and 132 b/w photographs (incl. many close-ups), 4 organization graphic tables, 25 line drawings, 1 color scheme showing armor thickness, 3pp showing scale plans and 3D drawings. Descr. TKS Polish tankette ("reconnaissance tank" according to the Polish Army classification). Part I incl.: development: historical background, prototype and serial production, modernization, optical observation instrument, chassis, engine, ignition system, gear box, communication, electric system; TK-SB: the new tank; design and technical description: technical parameters, the hull: lower armor plate, armor face, chassis scheme; engine frame; engine, lubrication system, engine guard, cooling system, motor fan and manual start system, water pomp, fuel and water feeding system, clutch, gear box, axle and drive wheels, clutch arm, throttle adjustment, steering system, auxiliary equipment: exterior equipment, interior equipment, optical observation instrument, electric system: alternator, battery, starter, ignition system, lighting, motorhorn, panel board; TK-S armament: wz. 25 Hotchkiss machine gun, design and interaction of parts and mechanisms, ammunition and its arrangement; TK-S in combat: 1939 campaign; C2P light artillery tractor; C2P from the collection of museum in Auburn. Interesting reference.