Trumpeter 05581 Russian T-80BVD MBT (1/35)

The plastic model kit Trumpeter 05581 Russian T-80BVD MBT in the renowned 1:35 scale is an accurate replica of one of the most advanced main battle tanks of the late Cold War and the modern era. Based on the original Soviet T-80BVD tank, this model is an ideal choice for enthusiasts of armored vehicles and historical modeling.

The T-80BVD tank was introduced into service with the Soviet Army in the second half of the 1970s, and its modernized versions are still used today by the armed forces of Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and other post-Soviet and export countries. A unique feature of the T-80 was its gas turbine engine, providing great mobility and quick start-up in demanding combat conditions. This model represents the T-80BVD variant, equipped with a revolutionary reactive armor system that significantly improved the vehicle's resistance to shaped charge and anti-tank rounds.

• Historical period: Cold War, modern times (1976 - present)
• User countries: USSR/Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Pakistan, Cyprus
• Material: high-quality plastic, photo-etched parts (PE), brass tow cable
• Number of parts: over 1080 pieces (including 188 individual track links), 26 sprues, detailed hull and turret produced with multi-part molding
• Category: plastic model kit
• Add-ons: photo-etched elements, brass tow cable
• Model dimensions: length 274.6 mm, width 100.7 mm

The Trumpeter 05581 T-80BVD MBT kit is recommended for advanced and intermediate modelers who appreciate high detail quality and complex construction (difficulty level: 4/5). It includes advanced elements such as individual track links, photo-etched details, and realistic equipment, allowing you to create a spectacular replica of a Soviet tank.

The model is perfect for dioramas depicting late Cold War and modern battlefields, or as part of a Russian and post-Soviet armor collection. It is an excellent choice for military history enthusiasts, collectors, and advanced modelers who wish to build one of the most iconic tanks of the 20th and 21st centuries.