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BT-42*
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Number in use (1946): 10*
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The BT-42 is a BT-7 m 1937 hull with a new*
turret. The vehicle is armed with english*
114mm Q.F. 4.5inch howitzer. The tank was*
designated as an assault gun and it was*
used with bad success against russian tanks*
in 1944, when Viipuri was lost. The 114mm*
gun with HEAT ammunition could not penetrate* 
the T-34s armour. BT-42 was to be removed* 
from use in 1945, but ten remained in use*
untill 1950 when 9 were scrapped.*

 








