Trumpeter 09521 Russian S-300V 9A85 SAM 1/35 – Plastic Model Kit

The Trumpeter 09521 Russian S-300V 9A85 SAM model is an excellent choice for advanced modelers interested in modern military technology and air defense. The kit is reproduced in an impressive 1/35 scale, offering remarkable detail and realism. The S-300V is a Soviet-Russian, mobile surface-to-air missile system designed to engage a wide spectrum of threats: from ballistic and cruise missiles to aircraft and electronic targets. The system was used by the USSR and later by the Russian Federation and was exported to several countries around the world.

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of use: USSR/Russia (and export countries)
• Period of use: Cold War, modern times; introduced in the 1980s
• Category: Plastic model kit
• Material: High-quality plastic, copper cable (metal element), two sheets of photo-etched parts

Trumpeter 09521 allows you to build a precise model of the S-300V 9A85 launcher. The set consists of over 1,160 parts, including numerous premium-standard details. You'll find 25 sprues with parts, separately designed upper and lower hull sections, detailed missiles, as well as metal and photo-etched parts (for details and wiring elements), which allow for a faithful representation of the real system. The finished model measures an impressive length of nearly 31 cm and a width of over 10 cm. Glue and paints are not included in the kit.

Historical significance: The S-300V system played a key role in the air defense doctrine of the USSR and Russia. Designed in response to the threats posed by Western Lance and Pershing missiles, it was mainly used to protect strategic facilities and military formations. Variants of this system are still seen during military exercises in Russia today.

Recommended for: advanced modelers and military enthusiasts who appreciate a high level of difficulty, detail, and realism. Precise photo-etched and metal parts make this model a real challenge and a treat for collectors and diorama builders.

• Difficulty level: 5/5 – requires experience and precision
• Manufacturer: Trumpeter

Trumpeter 09521 Russian S-300V 9A85 SAM 1/35 is an excellent choice for those looking for a unique, richly detailed, and historically important large-scale air defense model kit.