38M Toldi - Hungarian light tank of the Second World War. The first prototypes of the machine were manufactured in 1938, and serial production continued from 1939 to 1944, ending with the release of about 200 machines of all versions. The basic version of the Toldi tank was equipped with a single Bussing-NAG L8V/36T engine with a capacity of 155 hp. It was armed with one 20 mm 36.M armor-piercing rifle and one 8 mm M 34/37 machine gun.
The Toldi tank was created under license from the Swedish Stidsvagn L-60, which Hungary acquired in 1938. The production of Toldi tanks was concentrated at the MAVAG and Ganz factories. During its development, three variants were created. Chronologically, the first variant was designated as Toldi I and was produced until 1941. In 1941-1942, the Toldi II variant was created with significantly reinforced armor of the frontal part of the hull and turret. Finally, in 1944, the Toldi III variant was created with the main armament - a 42-mm M 40 mm gun and reinforced frontal armor of the hull and turret. Regardless of the variant, the Toldi tank was characterized by good off-road mobility and maneuverability, but had very weak weapons and armor, which was inadequate to the requirements of the Eastern Front, especially in the period 1944-1945. Toldi tanks were used mainly in battles with the Red Army in the period 1941-1945.
