Soviet wheeled-tracked tank BT-2

virtual excursion to Pavilion N3 (light Soviet tanks, SU, BMD and BTR-D), tank museum in Kubinka

Soviet light Wheel-tracked tank BT-2, serial.

Developed in 1931 based on the chassis of the car “Christie” (US). Adopted by the Red Army in 1932. Produced in series. Released 620 tanks.

“BT”- “Bystrohodny Tank”-  “High-speed tank”

By June 1, 1941, the Red Army had 580 BT-2 linear reconnaissance tanks, including 396 in the western military district of USSR..

Kubinka museum Wheel-tracked tank BT-2

Wheel-tracked tank BT-2. Archival photos for 2007 before restoration.

After restoration, the tank was moved to Patriot Park