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BT-2

Tanks · Russia · 1931
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BT-2

BT-2
BT-2 Photo: ru:Участник:Сайга20К · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
22
Protection
12
Mobility
52
Technology
28
Reliability
25
Crew Survivability
10
Operational Range
32
Logistics
28
Historical Performance
20
Strategic Impact
45
Origin Russia
CategoryTanks
EraInterwar Period
In service1931–1941
Operators9 countries
Quantity650
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
26
Tanks MASS Rating
54/106
Interwar Period
457/563
All-Time
Tanks · 10 axes scored
Firepower
22
Protection
12
Mobility
52
Technology
28
Reliability
25
Crew Survivability
10
Operational Range
32
Logistics
28
Historical Performance
20
Strategic Impact
45
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tanks category.
01 / Overview
BT-2
Category
Country
Production
1931–1941
Quantity
650
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TANKS · INTERWAR PERIOD
54
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
72
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
26
tanks category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tanks category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • Tank ClassificationLight Tank
  • GenerationInterwar
  • Combat Weight10.2 t
  • Crew Size3
◈Firepower2MOD.2
  • Main Gun Calibre37 mm
  • Main Gun TypeRifled
▣Protection2MOD.2
◇Mobility6MOD.6
  • Engine Power400 hp
  • Power-to-Weight Ratio39 hp/t
  • Fuel TypePetrol
  • Suspension TypeChristie
  • Max Road Speed100 km/h
  • Operational Range (Road)300 km
◆Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (Hull)5.58 m
  • Width2.23 m
  • Height2.2 m
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1931Production started
  2. 1932Sale: Russia (650 units)
  3. 1936Entered service
  4. 1941Production ended
95
years in service
10
years in production
650
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 9 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
BT-2SALES7records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
1932Russia650——
—Taiwan———
—People's Republic of China———
—Finland———
—Hungary———
—Romania———
—Germany———
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
Christie suspension is a tank suspension system using large, independently sprung road wheels with coil springs and a hydraulic shock absorber, allowing high speeds and long travel.
A tank with reduced armor and weight for increased mobility.
A refined product derived from crude oil, used as a fuel for internal combustion engines. A volatile, flammable liquid mixture of hydrocarbons.
A rifled gun has spiral grooves cut into its barrel.
Armour made from steel plates joined by rivets.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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