BT-43

Infobox Weapon
name= BT-43
origin= flagicon|Finland Finland
type= Armored Personnel carrier
is_vehicle= yes
service= 1943 - ???
used_by= flagicon|Finland Finland
wars= World War II
designer=-
design_date=-
manufacturer=-
unit_cost=-
production_date=1943
number=-
variants=-
length= ???
width= ???
height= ???
weight= 11 tons
suspension= -
speed= 53 km/h
vehicle_range= 155 km
primary_armament= None
secondary_armament= None
armour= ???
engine= ???
crew= 2 - 10
engine_power= ???
pw_ratio= ???The BT-43 was a Finnish armoured personnel carrier prototype, designed during the Second World War. It was developed from the Soviet-made BT-7 tank, which had been captured in large quantities during the Winter and early Continuation War.

History

In May 1943, a request was made for an armored personnel carrier capable of carrying 20 men. It was decided to convert some BT series into BT-43 carriers. The prototype was not a great success and no further development took place. The BT-43 appeared clumsy and with a high profile, it didn't look a bit like a standard armored personnel carrier. The turret was removed, and a wooden platform was located on the modified hull. The result was more suited for the role of an armored supply carrier. It was not considered a front line type vehicle.