| Manufacture Dates |
1938
- Unknown
|
| Quantity Produced |
- |
| Weight |
13.8
(tonnes) |
| Crew |
3
|
| M.G's small |
2
|
| M.G's Large |
-
|
| Length |
5.74
(mtr) |
| Width |
2.46
(mtr) |
| Height |
2.31
(mtr) |
| Road Speed |
54
(mph) |
| Cross Country Speed |
39
(mph) |
| Range Road |
440
(miles) |
| Range Cross Country |
375
(miles) |
| Fuel Type |
Petrol
|
| Fuel Capacity |
174
|
| Horse Power |
500
|
| Power/Weight |
36.23
(HP/tonne) |
|
The BT-7M was a medium tank used by the russians between 1938 and 1945.
The vehicle was manned by a crew of 3 and was 2.46 metres wide, 5.74 metres long, 2.31 metres high and weighed 13.8 tonnes.
Powered by a 500hp petrol engine the BT-7M was capable of a road speed of 54mph and a cross country speed of 39mph. The 174 gallon fuel capacity gave the BT-7M a road range of 440 miles and a cross country range of 375 miles.
Based on the bt chassis, the vehicle was armed with 2 light machine guns, a 76.2mm Regimental Gun M27 L/16 with a muzzle velocity of 387m/sec which was capable of penetrating 41mm of armour at 800metres |
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