BT-7a

Description
Bystrokhodny tank ('fast tank'). This particular model of the prewar BT-7 tank comes equipped with a 76mm short howitzer, making it an incredibly mobile support tank.

History
Produced from 1935 onwards. The BT-7 series was phased out very quickly at the onset of the war due to its poor protection and firepower; models such as the BT-7a were an attempt to modernize the Soviet Union’s large fleet of these vehicles.

Usage & Tactics
The BT-7 operates similarly to the American M8 Scott in its playstyle, opting for close-range support early game and being an effective indirect fire platform in the later stages of a match. Use the vehicle’s excellent mobility to give the vehicle an excellent range of fire on the enemy and to avoid enemy vehicles at all costs, as the small howitzer cannot kill any armored vehicles except for tankettes. Prioritize enemy machine guns, AT guns and other emplacements, staying at maximum range to avoid retaliation. The BT-7a fires at a generous arc, so parking behind solid cover and firing over hills is an effective strategy.