BT-7M Russian light tank
Ark Models 35027

Dimensions: 162
No. of parts: 258

The BT-7 tank was developed at the Kharkov Locomotive Works in 1934. This tank was based on the BT-5 light wheel-track tank. Its hull shape was changed and armor protection was improved. The BT-7M light tank is the last production version of the BT tank family. It was derived from the BT-7 in autumn 1936 and differed from the baseline model in its 500 hp V-2 diesel engine. At that time the BT-7M was the fastest tank in the world. Its speed reached 62 km/h on tracks and 86 km/h on wheels. The tank was in serial production during 1939 and 1940. Tanks of this type participated in combats at the early stage of the Great Patriotic War. A total of 788 BT-7M were built.