- In 1935, the last of the Soviet cavalry tanks, the BT-7, were produced.
- This Russian tank incorporated features from tanks designed by the American engineer, Walter Christie.
- The "BT" in the name stands for "Bystrokhodny Tank" which means fast tank.
- To enhance speed and mobility, the tracks could be removed so that the vehicle would operate on-road with only the wheels.
- The BT-7 featured a 47mm gun, 7.62mm DT machine gun, sloped frontal armor, and a Model M-17T (V-2 at BT-7m engine.
- An estimated 4,700 BT-7 tanks were produced from 1935 to 1939.
- The tanks were used during the Spanish Civil War, in battles against the Japanese forces in Mongolia and on the Eastern Fronts.
- Distinct style of the tank including sloped armor on the front section and dynamic road wheels have been realistically reproduced.
- Double-layered structure of the hull sides and the mechanically-complicated suspension feature a rich finish.
- A tank equipped with a frame antenna can also be assembled.
- Photo-etched parts and realistic metal towing chain included.
- A convenient jig to bend the parts is also included.
A commander and tank crew figure holding a premission briefing with a map are included to provide a sense of tension. (Total 2)
- Markings to depict BT-7 tanks seen at the Eastern front lines and in Mongolia included.(Total 5)
- Package includes:
- 1 x Ready to assemble precision model kit
- 1 x English assembly guide