Trumpeter 07271 LAV-AT (Anti-Tank) in 1:72 scale – Plastic model kit

Trumpeter 07271 LAV-AT (Anti-Tank) is a detailed plastic model of an anti-tank vehicle based on the LAV-25 platform in 1:72 scale. This model kit from the renowned Trumpeter company faithfully reproduces the anti-tank variant of the LAV, an integral part of the armament of the United States Armed Forces.

Historical Information

LAV-AT (Light Armored Vehicle – Anti-Tank) is a variant of the LAV-25 vehicle equipped with the TOW ATGM launcher system, designed for effective engagement of armored targets. The United States Marine Corps and the US Army adopted this vehicle in the mid-1980s. The LAV-AT was widely used in conflicts such as the Gulf War (1991), peacekeeping operations in the Balkans, and interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq, making its mark during the Cold War and into the modern era.

Model Characteristics

• Scale: 1:72 – ideal for collections of small-scale armored vehicles.
• Material: High-quality plastic allowing for precise reproduction of construction details.
• Contents: The model does not include glue or paints – this is a kit for self-assembly and painting, giving the modeler great personalization freedom.
• Level of detail: Elements such as the TOW launcher, drive wheels, hatches, antennas, and hull details are recreated with the high precision characteristic of Trumpeter products.
• User country: USA (mainly the Marine Corps).
• Period of use: Cold War and modern times.

Product category

Plastic model kit – military vehicles.

Recommendations and assembly difficulty

Trumpeter 07271 LAV-AT (Anti-Tank) is recommended for modelers interested in modern military vehicles and the history of the US Marine Corps. The 1:72 scale allows for quick completion and easy storage of models, while still providing enough detail to satisfy even intermediate modelers. The degree of assembly difficulty is rated at 2/5. This product is excellent for both collectors and those starting their adventure with building military models.