Spanish Trubia Tank

Spain’s Trubia tank program was an early attempt to develop domestic armored vehicles during the 1920s. The best-known Trubia A4 used features intended to improve trench crossing and turret operation, but only a small experimental series resulted. Vehicles associated with the program later became involved in Spain’s internal conflicts rather than a large export or production career.

The project was associated with the Trubia arms factory in Asturias and the development work led by artillery captain Carlos Ruiz de Toledo, who sought to create a domestically manufactured armored vehicle. Its unusual divided turret arrangement and auxiliary track features reflected experimentation rather than a settled production standard. Spain already had experience with imported Renault FT tanks, and the Trubia effort sought to build on that experience domestically. The small number constructed limited its military influence; later Spanish designs and Civil War improvisations followed different paths.

Finish and color

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Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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