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The BT-42 Jatkosota HS has 472 hit points , 20mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 52 km/h. .
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 472 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 8.0 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 20 / 19 / 13 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.1:1. Side armor is relatively comparable to the front, meaning the BT-42 Jatk. can absorb some side hits in close-quarters fighting.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 52 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 23 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 2.3:1. The BT-42 Jatk. has solid reverse speed for repositioning after taking a shot.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 22.4% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 22.4% |
Available guns (1)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 114 mm:n Panssarivaunu Haupitsi 18 | 5 | — | — | 13.9s | — |
How BT-42 Jatk. compares to its peers
There are 15 tier 5 light tanks in WoT, including the BT-42 Jatk.. Its 472 HP places it in the top 36% for hit points among same-tier light tanks (peer average: 464). Frontal hull armor of 20mm ranks in the top 93% for the class (peer average: 31mm). Top forward speed of 52 km/h is faster than 0% of peer vehicles in this tier and class.
Direct comparisons
- BT-42 Jatk. vs A-20 — tier 5 light tank from USSR
- BT-42 Jatk. vs AMX 13 FL 11 — tier 5 light tank from France
- BT-42 Jatk. vs AMX ELC bis — tier 5 light tank from France
- BT-42 Jatk. vs Chaffee 594 — tier 5 light tank from USA
- See full tier 5 light tank tier list — all 15 vehicles ranked
About this vehicle
Having started life as the BT-7 Soviet light tank, the BT-42, also known as “Christie Rynnäkkötykki”, assumed its new form after being captured and repurposed by the Finnish Army in 1941-2. Its compact size means it accommodates a three-woman crew: Commander Mika, Gunner/Loader Aki, and Driver Mikko in Jatkosota High School’s sensha-dō team. Most effective when fighting to the rousing kantele melody of Säkkijärven Polkka, the BT-42 excels in close combat, where its high-caliber howitzer can really shine. The BT-42's moment of glory came during the Battle for Oarai, when its Christie suspension...
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What tier is the BT-42 Jatkosota HS in WoT?
The BT-42 Jatkosota HS is a tier 5 light tank from Germany.
Is the BT-42 Jatk. a premium tank?
Yes — the BT-42 Jatkosota HS is a tier 5 premium light tank in WoT. Premium vehicles earn bonus credits and XP and don't require crew retraining.
What's the top speed of the BT-42 Jatk.?
52 km/h forward, 23 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the BT-42 Jatk. have?
Hull armor: 20mm front, 19mm side, 13mm rear.