The BT-43 was a Finnish fully tracked transport vehicle prototype, designed during the Second World War. It was developed from the Soviet-made BT-7 tank,[1] which had been captured in large quantities during the Winter War and early Continuation War. [citation needed]

BT-43
TypeFully tracked transport vehicle
Place of originFinland Finland
Service history
In service1943 - ?
Used byFinland Finland
WarsWorld War II
Production history
Designer?
Produced1943
No. built1
Specifications
Mass11 tons
Length5.7m
Width2.1m
Height1.7m?
Crew2 - 10

Armor6-15mm
Main
armament
none
SuspensionChristie
Operational
range
155 km
Maximum speed 53 km/h

History

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In May 1943, a request was made for a fully tracked transport vehicle capable of carrying 20 men. It was decided to convert some obsolete BT series into BT-43 carriers. The prototype was not a great success and no further development took place.[1] The BT-43 appeared clumsy and with a high profile. The turret was removed, and a truck wooden platform was located on the modified hull, leaving this vehicle to transport ammunition tasks.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Tucker-Jones, Anthony (2013-07-19). Armoured Warfare and Hitler's Allies, 1941–1945. Casemate Publishers. ISBN 978-1-78346-899-7.
  2. ^ Cucut, Carlo (2021-11-05). The Finnish armored units. Soldiershop Publishing. ISBN 978-88-9327-794-5.