BT-43

BT-43

BT-43

Fully tracked transport vehicle

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]

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History

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]

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References

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