Ace 72176 BTR-3RK Ukrainian AT system 1/72

The Ace 72176 BTR-3RK Ukrainian AT system model is a faithfully reproduced miniature in the popular 1:72 scale, allowing for a detailed recreation of a modern Ukrainian anti-tank support vehicle based on the BTR-3 armored personnel carrier. This product is dedicated to modelers interested in contemporary military technology and the recent military history of Eastern Europe.

User country, period of use, and historical background

The BTR-3RK is a developed version of the BTR-3 armored personnel carrier, designed and produced by Ukraine since the early 21st century. The system was created to deliver fire support and anti-tank defense and has been extensively used by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, especially during hybrid conflicts and the Russo-Ukrainian war (from 2014 to the present day). The BTR-3RK has seen combat on the eastern front many times, serving as a mobile system for neutralizing enemy armored vehicles and providing infantry support.

Model features

• Scale: 1/72 – ideal model for dioramas and collections related to modern armed conflicts.
• Made from durable, high-quality plastic, ensuring ease of assembly and structural durability.
• Precise details replicating the armament: Barier ATGM launchers, machine guns, and the turret layout characteristic for the BTR-3RK.
• Sprue elements allow opening of hatches, mounting antennas, and realistic depiction of vehicle equipment.
• Glue and paints not included – giving the modeler full freedom of personalization.

Category and target group

This model belongs to the category of plastic assembly model kits. It is particularly recommended for intermediate and advanced military modelers interested in 21st-century combat vehicles, collectors of modern fighting vehicles, and enthusiasts of conflicts in Eastern Europe.

Build difficulty

Difficulty level: 3/5 – the model is recommended for those who already have basic experience in assembling military miniatures in small scale.

Why choose this kit?

• Unique and up-to-date subject – a cutting-edge vehicle of 21st-century theatres of war.
• Opportunity to create a realistic model of modern weaponry from an Eastern European battlefield.
• Excellent base for expanding dioramas with NATO or Russian vehicles.

The Ace 72176 BTR-3RK Ukrainian AT system 1/72 is a kit that will excellently expand any modern modeling collection, provide satisfaction during assembly, and preserve on your shelf a piece of contemporary Ukrainian military history.