The BT tank (Russian: Быстроходный танк/БТ, romanized: Bystrokhodnyy tank/BT, lit. "fast moving tank" or "high-speed tank") [1] was one of a series of Soviet light tanks produced in large numbers between 1932 and 1941. They were lightly armoured, but reasonably well-armed for their time, and had the best mobility of all ...

In parallel with the main modification, 153 BT-7A artillery tanks were produced between 1936 and 1938. These were fitted with a larger turret and a 76 mm KT-type gun with 50 rounds of ammunition (40 in a tank with a portable radio). In 1938, four experimental BT-8 tanks mounted with V-2 diesel engines were produced. After comparative tests of ...

Oct 4, 2019 · The BT-7M (sometimes the name BT-8 or A-8 is found) light tank is the last production version of the BT tank family. It was derived from the BT-7 in autumn 1936 and differed from the baseline...

Oct 6, 2021 · BT Tank (Fast Tank) is the name of a series of Soviet light wheeled-tracked tanks of the 1930s. Along with the T-26, they formed the basis of the Soviet tank fleet before the Great Patriotic War and in its initial period.

The BT tank series was numerous, forming the cavalry tank arm of the Red Army in the 1930s, and had much better mobility than other contemporary tank designs. For these reasons, there were many experiments and derivatives of the design, mostly conducted at the KhPZ factory in Kharkov, Soviet Ukraine.

The BT tanks were mass produced (c. 7 918) from 1932 to 1941 in basically 4 models who all got thicker armour. They were able to go on railroad tracks as well as on roads or in the terrain. With their thin armour they were fast (BT= Bystrochodnij Tank= fast tank) and meant to be active in large numbers on the battle field and transported there ...

Sep 4, 2018 · Two vehicles are currently undergoing trials: one with a 45 mm gun, one with the KT-26 turret for the 76 mm gun. The BT-8 with a 45 mm gun turret travelled 450 km during trials since December of 1936, and had three cases where the fan motor broke. The motor broke and the vehicle is awaiting a new engine.

Jan 8, 2016 · The BT-8 was the final BT tank other than the Finnish BT tanks. There was one artillery variant Variants: 1. Name: BT-8 Type: Light Tank Origin: Soviet Union Year: 1938 Produced: 4 Length: 5.58 Meters Width: 2.23 Meters Height: 2.23 Meters Weight: 13000 Kilograms Speed: 52 km/h (72 km/h on wheels) Crew: 3 …

In 1939, further modifications were made to the Model 1937 turret, these included different hatches, a rear mounted 7.62 MG, twin spot lamps and a roof mounted AA MG. This resulted in the production model known as the BT8.

All-wheel steering, and a moveable turret, and is designed to be amphibious as it comes with a water jet propulsion system! 2. All metal two-speed transmission. 4. Floats in water. 5. All-metal 8-wheel independent suspension. 6. Belt driven 8x8. 7. Equipped with a retractable water baffle. 9.