© The basic T-60 tank was too
lightly armed and armoured to
survive against most German tanks
and guns. It required the removal
of armament, ammunition,
headlights and most of its fuel to
be light enough for flight tests.
© The drive mechanism of the tank
was unlocked for take-off, but the
engine was started in the air to
speed up the tracks before
landing, allowing the KT to go
into action immediately.
© The KT was a rare example of a
biplane glider, an idea little used
since the Wright Brothers and
other pioneers.
© Armament was only a single
12.7mm machine gun,
fired by the tank commander,
who shared the small hull with s
driver/pilot.
© Supposedly the KT was
manoeuvred by elevating
the gun for elevator control
and rotating the turret for
roll control, although some
sources say the turret was
removed for its test flight.
