4TP
| 4TP | |
|---|---|
 Prototype with unarmed temporary turret | |
| Type | Light tank |
| Place of origin | Poland |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1937-1939 (prototype) |
| Production history | |
| Number built | 1 (prototype) |
| Specifications | |
| Crew | 2 |
4TP, otherwise known as PZInż 140, was a Polish light tank prototype. It was designed by 16 December 1936 by Edward Habich of the Państwowe Zakłady Inżynieryjne works. A light reconnaissance tank, it was to become a heavier replacement for TK-3 and TKS tankettes in Polish service. In addition to light, manoeuvrable chassis, the tank was to feature a turret with one 20 mm nkm wz. 38 FK autocannon and one Ckm wz. 30 machine gun.[1]
Only a single prototype was built. Extensively tested by the army, it proved a reliable vehicle. However, the army decided that by the time serial production could start, the design would already be outdated, and no serial production followed.[1]
References
- 1 2 "4TP - polski lekki czołg rozpoznawczy". derela.republika.pl. Retrieved 2015-10-19.
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