TKS z n.k.m. 20 mm
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? | The '''TKS z n.k.m. 20 mm''' is the Polish | + | The '''TKS z n.k.m. 20 mm''' is the Polish Tier II premium light tank (or "tankette" to be precise) that could be obtained during the Polish tech tree introduction event. | |
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? | + | - Good penetration | ||
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? | + | - ''n.k.m 20mm wz. 38 FK-A'' main gun has an autoloader | ||
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+ | - Smallest tank in the game -- hard to hit from a distance -- and very good camouflage values to match | |||
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? | + | - Off-centered gun to the right can make shooting around left corners difficult | ||
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? | + | - Only 400m gun range | ||
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? | + | - Practically no armor | ||
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+ | - Frontal transmission, engine gets damaged from the front | |||
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+ | - Second-lightest tank in '''''World of Tanks''''' -- very vulnerable to ramming and getting stuck when driving into obstacles | |||
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+ | - Not a "true" light tank, doesn't get the usual full-camo-while-moving that most other lights do | |||
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+ | "A short-range sniper" is a good way to describe the TKS 20. The gun is accurate enough to hit with most or all of your 10-shell burst within its 400m limited range, even if you simply pull and hold the trigger to fire as quickly as possible -- its Firing Dispersion is only 1.3, which is excellent. Each firing cycle is two rounds; five cycles per clip. | |||
+ | And the TKS is stealthy enough to reposition with some confidence that the enemy won't spot you -- a full BIA and Concealment crew, along with a stealthy camo job, will push your Concealment values above 50% (32% on the move). It's a tiny little tank too, even smaller than the ELC Even 90 -- difficult to hit at anything but short ranges. | |||
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+ | It needs that camo and small size to avoid enemy fire, since it's fragile with hardly any armor. Use ridge lines, buildings, and bush cover to stay out of sight and get into position, let 'em have it, and then make your escape to attack again. | |||
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+ | Overall a fun little tankette; certainly worth a try if you just happen to already own one. | |||
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+ | The TKS 20 is a premium tank; there's nothing that needs researching. | |||
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? | + | - Binocular Telescope is very important because of the bad view range (highly recommended) | ||
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? | + | - Camouflage Net is good for being extra sneaky in a sneaky tank | ||
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+ | - Improved ventilation Class 1 for a little bit better statistics | |||
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|History= | |History= | |||
The TK (TK-3) and TKS were Polish tankettes during the Second World War. | The TK (TK-3) and TKS were Polish tankettes during the Second World War. | |||
? | In 1939 | + | In 1939 up-arming of the tankettes with Nkm wz.38 FK 20mm (0.79 in) machine guns began, but only 24 of these were completed before the outbreak of World War II. | |
? | The handful of tankettes armed with | + | The handful of tankettes armed with 20mm guns were more effective against enemy tanks -- in one instance on 18 September 1939 a 20mm-gunned TKS commanded by Podchorazy (Officer Candidate SFC) Roman Orlik destroyed three German Panzerkampfwagen 35(t) tanks. | |
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TKS z n.k.m. 20 mm
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[Client Values; Actual values in
5 Cost |
32064 HP Hit Points |
2.8/3.51.34/3.5 t Weight Limit |
- Commander (Gunner, Radio Operator, Loader)
- Driver
4242 hp Engine Power |
45/12 km/h Speed Limit |
4545 deg/s Traverse |
1531.34 hp/t Power/Wt Ratio |
YesYes Pivot |
// mm Hull Armor |
0/0/00/0/0 mm Turret Armor |
AP
AP Shells |
3/400
3/400 Shell Cost |
11/11/11/11/ HP Damage |
43/55/43/55/ mm Penetration |
r/m ▲
75.85 r/m Magazine-fed Gun ▲
75.85 Rate of Fire Magazine-fed Gun |
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Magazine-fed Gun
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79.31 Magazine-fed Gun
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Magazine-fed Gun
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79.31 Damage Per Minute Magazine-fed Gun
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m ▲
0.4 m With 50% Crew: 0.509 m ▲
0.4 Accuracy With 50% Crew: 0.509 m |
s 1.8 s 1.8 Aim time |
4444 deg/s Turret Traverse |
26° Gun Arc |
-7°/+25°-7°/+25° Elevation Arc |
500500 rounds Ammo Capacity |
2020 % Chance of Fire |
m 290 m 290 View Range |
m 310 m 310 Signal Range |
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The TKS z n.k.m. 20 mm is a Polish tier 2 premium light tank.
Developed in 1933 as an upgraded version of the TK-3 tankette. In 1939, to increase fire power, 24 vehicles were re-equipped with the 20-mm automatic wz. 38 FK-A gun. These tankettes were in action during the fall of 1939.
The TKS z n.k.m. 20 mm is the Polish Tier II premium light tank (or "tankette" to be precise) that could be obtained during the Polish tech tree introduction event.
Modules / Available Equipment and Consumables
Modules
Tier | Gun | Penetration (mm) |
Damage (HP) |
Rate of fire (rounds/minute) |
Dispersion (m/100m) |
Aiming time (s) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ()
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II | n.k.m. 20 mm wz. 38 FK-A | 43/55 | 11/11 | 76.07 | 0.4 | 1.8 | 57 | 3160 |
Tier | Engine | Engine Power (hp) |
Chance of Fire on Impact (%) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ()
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I | Polski FIAT 122BC | 42 | 20 | 250 | 300 |
Tier | Suspension | Load Limit (т) |
Traverse Speed (gr/sec) |
Rmin | Weight (kg) |
Price ()
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II | TKS z n.k.m. 20 mm wz. 38 FK-A | 3.5 | 45 | 0 | 700 | 800 |
Compatible Equipment
Compatible Consumables
Player Opinion
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Good penetration
- n.k.m 20mm wz. 38 FK-A main gun has an autoloader
- Smallest tank in the game -- hard to hit from a distance -- and very good camouflage values to match
Cons:
- Off-centered gun to the right can make shooting around left corners difficult
- Only 400m gun range
- Practically no armor
- Frontal transmission, engine gets damaged from the front
- Second-lightest tank in World of Tanks -- very vulnerable to ramming and getting stuck when driving into obstacles
- Not a "true" light tank, doesn't get the usual full-camo-while-moving that most other lights do
Performance
"A short-range sniper" is a good way to describe the TKS 20. The gun is accurate enough to hit with most or all of your 10-shell burst within its 400m limited range, even if you simply pull and hold the trigger to fire as quickly as possible -- its Firing Dispersion is only 1.3, which is excellent. Each firing cycle is two rounds; five cycles per clip.
And the TKS is stealthy enough to reposition with some confidence that the enemy won't spot you -- a full BIA and Concealment crew, along with a stealthy camo job, will push your Concealment values above 50% (32% on the move). It's a tiny little tank too, even smaller than the ELC Even 90 -- difficult to hit at anything but short ranges.
It needs that camo and small size to avoid enemy fire, since it's fragile with hardly any armor. Use ridge lines, buildings, and bush cover to stay out of sight and get into position, let 'em have it, and then make your escape to attack again.
Overall a fun little tankette; certainly worth a try if you just happen to already own one.
Early Research
The TKS 20 is a premium tank; there's nothing that needs researching.
Suggested Equipment
- Binocular Telescope is very important because of the bad view range (highly recommended)
- Camouflage Net is good for being extra sneaky in a sneaky tank
- Improved ventilation Class 1 for a little bit better statistics
Gallery
Historical Info
In 1939 up-arming of the tankettes with Nkm wz.38 FK 20mm (0.79 in) machine guns began, but only 24 of these were completed before the outbreak of World War II.
The handful of tankettes armed with 20mm guns were more effective against enemy tanks -- in one instance on 18 September 1939 a 20mm-gunned TKS commanded by Podchorazy (Officer Candidate SFC) Roman Orlik destroyed three German Panzerkampfwagen 35(t) tanks.
Historical Gallery
Light Tanks | I4TP • IITKS z n.k.m. 20 mm • II7TP • III10TP • IV14TP |
Medium Tanks | V25TP KSUST II • VDS PZInż • VIPudel • VI40TP Habicha • VIT-34-85 Rudy • VIB.U.G.I. • VIICS-44 • VIIICS-52 LIS • VIIICS-53 • IXCS-59 • XCS-63 |
Heavy Tanks | VII45TP Habicha • VIII50TP prototyp • VIII53TP Markowskiego • IX50TP Tyszkiewicza • X60TP Lewandowskiego |
Tank Destroyers | |
Self-Propelled Artillery |