Tamiya Military Model Kit
Russian Army Tank T72M1 (1/35) 35160
This 1/35 scale Tamiya kit recreates the Russian T72M1, one of the most widely produced and recognisable main battle tanks of the Cold War era. Developed in the 1970s to address the shortcomings of the T64, the T72 combined robust engineering with a simplified design, resulting in a reliable and cost-effective armoured vehicle.
- Detailed 125mm 2A46 smoothbore gun with auto-loading system.
- Low-profile turret and hull design for reduced battlefield visibility.
- Faithful reproduction of reinforced frontal armour and turret casting.
- Accurate road wheels, suspension components, and track links.
- Includes laser range finder and other Cold War-era details.
The T72M1 served extensively with Soviet and Warsaw Pact forces, and has seen service in conflicts worldwide. Its combination of firepower, mobility, and ease of production ensured it remained a key component of Russian armoured forces even after newer designs like the T80 entered service.
