BT-7 TD

BT-7 TD

BT-7 TD

USSR

I Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
1.3	1.3	1.3

Class:

Light tank

Purchase:Bundle or Gift

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Description

The BT-7 TD is a gift rank I Soviet light tank with a battle rating of 1.3 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced during Update "Hot Tracks" as reward for watching Enlisted streams on Twitch.tv. The BT-7 TD is identical to the BT-7 in every way except for the exclusive camouflage. This camouflage is similar to the one found on T-26 (1st Gv.T.Br.).

General info

Survivability and armour

Armourfront / side / back

Hull20 / 15 / 13

Turret15 / 15 / 13

Crew3 people

Visibility84 %

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Armour type:

Armour	Front (Slope angle)	Sides	Rear	Roof
Hull	___ mm	___ mm Top ___ mm Bottom	___ mm	___ - ___ mm
Turret	___ - ___ mm Turret front ___ mm Gun mantlet	___ - ___ mm	___ - ___ mm	___ - ___ mm
Cupola	___ mm	___ mm	___ mm	___ mm

Notes:

Mobility

Speedforward / back

AB55 / 11 km/h

RB and SB50 / 10 km/h

Number of gears4 forward

1 back

Weight13.7 t

Engine power

AB763 hp

RB and SB400 hp

Power-to-weight ratio

AB55.7 hp/t

RB and SB29.2 hp/t

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Game Mode	Max Speed (km/h)		Weight (tons)	Engine power (horsepower)		Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton)
	Forward	Reverse		Stock	Upgraded	Stock	Upgraded
Arcade	55	11	13.7	620	763	45.26	55.69
Realistic	50	10		354	400	25.84	29.2

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference

AB172 → 221

RB182 → 234

SB214 → 275

Total cost of modifications4 430

2 670

Talisman cost300

Crew training600

Experts2 100

Aces45

Research Aces110 000

Reward for battleAB / RB / SB

10 / 20 / 20 %

100 / 100 / 100 %

Modifications

Mobility	Protection	Firepower
Tracks Research: 220 Cost: 135 45 Suspension Research: 250 Cost: 150 50 Brake System Research: 250 Cost: 150 50 Filters Research: 370 Cost: 220 75 Transmission Research: 480 Cost: 290 100 Engine Research: 480 Cost: 290 100	Improved Parts Research: 220 Cost: 135 45 Improved FPE Research: 250 Cost: 150 50 Crew Replenishment Research: 370 Cost: 220 75	Horizontal Drive Research: 220 Cost: 135 45 45mm_AP_1942_ammo_pack Research: 220 Cost: 135 45 Adjustment of Fire Research: 250 Cost: 150 50 Elevation Mechanism Research: 370 Cost: 220 75 Artillery Support Research: 480 Cost: 290 100

Armaments

Main armament

45 mm 20-K cannon

Ammunition188 rounds

Reloadbasic crew → aces

3.8 → 2.9 s

Vertical guidance-6° / 25°

45 mm 20-K					Turret rotation speed (°/s)					Reloading rate (seconds)
Mode	Capacity	Vertical	Horizontal	Stabilizer	Stock	Upgraded	Full	Expert	Aced	Stock	Full	Expert	Aced
Arcade	188	-6°/+25°	±180°	N/A	15.2	21.1	25.6	28.3	30.1	3.77	3.34	3.07	2.90
Realistic					9.5	11.2	13.6	15.0	16.0

Ammunition

Penetration statistics
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
		10 m	100 m	500 m	1,000 m	1,500 m	2,000 m
BR-240	APHEBC	70	68	59	50	42	35
BR-240SP	AP	73	71	62	52	44	37

Shell details
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Velocity (m/s)	Projectile Mass (kg)	Fuse delay (m)	Fuse sensitivity (mm)	Explosive Mass (TNT equivalent) (g)	Ricochet
							0%	50%	100%
BR-240	APHEBC	760	1.43	1.2	9	29.26	48°	63°	71°
BR-240SP	AP	757	1.43	N/A	N/A	N/A	47°	60°	65°

Ammo racks

Ammo racks of the BT-7 (identical).

Full ammo	1st rack empty	2nd rack empty	3rd rack empty	4th rack empty	5th rack empty	6th rack empty	7th rack empty
188	174 (+14)	162 (+26)	147 (+41)	135 (+53)	123 (+65)	108 (+80)	89 (+99)
8th rack empty	9th rack empty	10th rack empty	11th rack empty	12th rack empty	13th rack empty	Visual discrepancy
73 (+115)	57 (+131)	41 (+147)	25 (+163)	13 (+175)	1 (+187)	No

Notes:

• Racks disappear after you've fired all shells in the rack.
• Turret empty: 147 (+41) shells.
• Turret and side racks empty: 89 (+99) shells.

Machine guns

7.62 mm DT machine gun (coaxial)

Ammunition2 394 rounds

Belt capacity63 rounds

Reloadbasic crew → aces

10.4 → 8.0 s

Fire rate600 shots/min

7.62 mm DT
Mount	Capacity (Belt)	Fire rate	Vertical	Horizontal
Coaxial	1,890 (63)	600	N/A	N/A

Usage in battles

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Pros and cons

Pros:

• Deadly firepower at its BR: high penetration of up to 70 mm, with the 29 g TNT it can frontally one-shot most tanks like Pz.II, Chi-Ha or M3 Stuart; its firepower is effective even in high tier battles, if aiming at the right spot
• One of the fastest tanks in the game, great acceleration and overall mobility makes it a nice point-capper, flanker and climber - can outrun the commonly seen M3 Stuart on road
• 3-4 second reload time is quick enough to destroy opponents it cannot one-shot, like Pz.IV C and LVT(A) series
• Adequate reverse speed of -10 km/h allows it to quickly retreat from danger when there is no time to turn around
• Small and low profile allows it to easily hide behind cover or bushes
• Winter camouflage comes as the standard camouflage, excellent on winter maps but may cause some issues in other climates

Cons:

• Poor survivability: non-existent armour on all sides plus the closely packed crew makes it vulnerable to autocannons (Pz.II, Flakpanzer I), heavy MG (M13 MGMC) and even solid shells
• Turret and hull traverse is rather slow, meaning it may not be able to keep track of fast targets- this is also a disadvantage in a close quarters duel, as other light tanks like M3 can turn way faster
• Although fast, it is still slower than the Sd.Kfz.234 series on road.
• Gun depression of only -6 degrees (worse than previous BT-5) means it cannot effectively fight in hills
• Fuel tanks and ammo are scattered inside and are prone to detonation upon being hit

History

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Media

Skins

• Skins and camouflages for the BT-7 TD from live.warthunder.com.

Videos

Twitch Drop Tank - BT-7 TD - 8Bit Dane

See also

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External links

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