Meng TS-053 1/35 Russian Main Battle Tank T-72B3M with KMT-8 Mine Clearing System

The Latest Variant of a Half-century-old Tank Family

Half a century has passed since the debut of the T-72 main battle tank. This tank has various variants, and the T-72B3M is its latest modernized one. Compared to the T-72B3, it’s upgraded with the 1,130 hp V-92S2F engine, which greatly improves the tank’s maneuverability. It is also equipped with protection like the 4S23 Relikt explosive reactive armor, which makes its protection as good as the T-90.

By working with the famous Russian army equipment research organization, Gur Khan Books Publishing House, MENG now presents this 1/35 scale T-72B3M main battle tank model kit. The finished model will be 280mm long, 113mm wide and 87mm high.

Features

• The 4S23 Relikt explosive reactive armor and the modular slat armor are precisely reproduced.
• The gun mantlet canvas cover and the unique 4S22 explosive reactive armor elements are designed by digital sculpting.
• The 12.7mm anti-aircraft machine gun has two installation options.
• All crew hatches are openable.
• The precisely replicated KMT-8 mine clearing system can be built in the retracted or deployed position.
• Lights, observation windows and optical sights are represented with clear parts.
• The engine grilles are represented by precision PE parts.
• This kit includes a realistic and movable torsion bar suspension system.
• Brand-new tooling double-pin workable tracks are easy to assemble.
• This kit includes a quick assembly jig for the tracks.