BT-7

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Key specs

Type: Tank
Origin: Soviet Union
Manufacturer: KhPZ
Designer: Morozov
Designed: 1935
Entered service: 1935
Produced: 1935–1940
Units produced: 5,753
Status: Retired
Crew: 3

Overview

BT-7 is a tank from the Soviet Union, made by KhPZ. It entered service in 1935; it was produced from 1935 to 1940; 5,753 were built. Its main weapon has a calibre of 45 mm. It is used or was used by the Soviet Union, Mongolia, Finland, Hungary and 2 other countries, and saw combat in World War II and the Winter War.

Armament

Main armament: 45 mm anti-tank gun M1932/38 (20-K)
Caliber: 45 mm
Secondary armament: 2 x 7.62 mm DT machine gun

Dimensions and weights

Weight: 14 t
Length: 5.66 m
Width: 2.29 m
Height: 2.42 m

Mobility and protection

Engine: Mikulin M-17T (V-12) gasoline
Power: 340 kW
Road speed: 86 km/h
Off-road speed: 50 km/h
Operational range: 250 km
Fuel capacity: 620 l
Suspension: Christie
Armour: Hull: 6–40 mmTurret: 10–15 mm

Variants

BT-7 (Artillery)BT-7M (BT-8)BT-IS

Weapons and ammunition on board

DP-27 7.62×54mmR

Users & conflicts

Conflicts

Operators

Sources

Wikipedia (ru): БТ-7, Wikipedia
Wikipedia: BT-7, Wikipedia

Figures from the infobox of the English Wikipedia article, completed from Wikidata and the article in other languages where it gives none; where there are several versions, the first one given. Operators include former ones; the side that used a vehicle in a war is derived from its operators.

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