| BT-43 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Armored personnel carrier |
| Place of origin | Finland |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1943 - ??? |
| Used by | Finland |
| Wars | World War II |
| Production history | |
| Designer | - |
| Designed | - |
| Manufacturer | - |
| Unit cost | - |
| Produced | 1943 |
| Number built | - |
| Variants | - |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 11 tons |
| Length | ??? |
| Width | ??? |
| Height | ??? |
| Crew | 2 - 10 |
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| Armor | ??? |
| Main armament |
None |
| Secondary armament |
None |
| Engine | ??? ??? |
| Power/weight | ??? |
| Suspension | - |
| Operational range |
155 km |
| Speed | 53 km/h |
The BT-43 was a Finnish armored 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.
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.