| BT-43 | |
| Is Vehicle: | yes |
| Service: | 1943 - ? |
| Designer: | ? |
| Production Date: | 1943 |
| Number: | 1 |
| Length: | 5.7m |
| Width: | 2.1m |
| Height: | 1.7m? |
| Weight: | 11 tons |
| Speed: | 53 km/h |
| Vehicle Range: | 155 km |
| Primary Armament: | none |
| Armour: | 6-15mm |
| Crew: | 2 - 10 |
The BT-43 was a Finnish fully tracked transport vehicle prototype, designed during the Second World War. It was developed from the Soviet-made BT-7 tank, which had been captured in large quantities during the Winter War and early Continuation War.
In May 1943, a request was made for a fully tracked transport vehicle capable of carrying 20 men. It was decided to convert some obsolete BT series into BT-43 carriers. The prototype was not a great success and no further development took place.[1] The BT-43 appeared clumsy and with a high profile. The turret was removed, and a truck wooden platform was located on the modified hull, leaving this vehicle to transport ammunition tasks.[2]