The BT-7, or ‘Betka’ as it is called by its crew, is a lightly armored Soviet cavalry tank. It is well armed with a 45mm cannon and a 7.62mm machine gun. It is also the predecessor to the famous T-34.
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― Heroes & Generals
Tips
The BT-7 has a bit more armor than the T-26 making it a bit less vulnerable to the entry level light tanks. This does not mean they are invulnerable though. Well-placed hits will still wreck your tank.
The BT-7 has the same 45mm main cannon that is found on the T-26. As with the T-26, armed with BR-240P HVAP ammo which will penetrate up to 80mm of armor, you can take on any light tank you come across including the dreaded M5A1 Stuart.
Cover will save your life. Fighting in the open is foolish so use hit and run tactics on the battlefield.
Using the BT-7 Model 1937 light tank in battle will earn you points on this ribbon. More points are awarded for scoring hits on enemy tanks. The highest award is given for destroying enemy tanks.