Museum of Polish Military Technology #1 / Vehicles & Indoor Exhibition /

Pz Inz 130 Polish Amphibious Tank #1 / Hull & Chassis /

(source: Internet)

PzInz 130 was a prototype of amphibious tank for Polish Army designed in late 30's, based on British Vickers-Carden-Loyd Amphibian. Unarmed prototype was ready in 1937, in October of the same year underwent military testing, where proved to be reliable vehicle. In May 1939 Army High Command decided to cease further development of amphibious tanks, PzInz 130 was relocated to Ursus' R&D department. In September 1939 the prototype was lost, might have been taken over by Werhmacht, its fate is not known. 

Technical Data:

(source: Internet)

Crew: 2

Engine: PZInz.425:8 (V8), with power of 95 KM, of capacity 3880 cm³,

Armor: 4-8 mm

Length: 4,22 m

Width: 2,08 m

Height: 1,88 m

Weight: 3,92 t

Speed: 60 km/h (on road), 7-8 km/h (in water)

Range 360 km (on road), 210-220 km (terrain)

Armament:

1 x 20 mm cannon or 1 x 7,62 mm machine gun (prototype was not armed)