"2 X-TANK BT-SV (Stalin-Woroshilov)" Topic
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Tango01 | 14 Jan 2021 1:05 p.m. PST |
"For the Soviets prior to World War 2 (1939-1945), there were a bevy of experiments undertaken concerning light-class combat tanks. One of the focuses became the BT series of "fast tanks" prized in Soviet armored doctrine for their inherent speed and agility. The "BT-7" became the pinnacle design of the family line that began with the "BT-2". The BT-7 was taken into service in 1935 and over 5,000 examples were produced before the end – many fought on into the final year of the war in 1945. This same tank was to form the framework for a new, evolved model which followed a failed attempt tp breath more life out of the BT-5 through the abandoned "BT-IS" venture. In 1937, work began on the "BT-SV" ("Stalin-Woroshilov") utilizing the same running gear as the BT-7 but incorporating an all-new (and rather revolutionary) hull superstructure and turret design. The armor of this "fast battle tank" was of particular note for it presented its attackers with many well-angled sides for inherently strong ballistics protection – giving the vehicle an almost pyramidal appearance (with the top of the pyramid being cut off). Additionally, this armor protection was draped down over the sides of the hull to give the more vulnerable faces of the tank and track system additional protection (these "skirts" being wholly removable for maintenance and repair of the vehicle components underneath). This approach to armor protection would be enhanced in the upcoming, war-winning T-34 Medium Tank…"
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Editor in Chief Bill | 14 Jan 2021 9:09 p.m. PST |
From the Military Factory website |
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