The T-17 tank was a Soviet Union tankette. It was designed during the Interwar period. As part of a three years development plan, a "pulemetok support" battalion was to be established by December 1930. In 1926, the KB OAT began work on a "Liliput" single light reconnaissance tank. The development team faced several problems, including finding a new chassis and engine. The project was stalled continuously. On March 3, 1928, under the leadership of the head motor lab, AP Kushka involving LY Lalmena, as well as engineers, S. Ginsburg and E. Grote took the protection of the new draft wedgies.