Trumpeter 05599 Russian T-72B/B1 MBT (w/kontakt-1 reactive armor) 1/35

Trumpeter 05599 Russian T-72B/B1 MBT (w/kontakt-1 reactive armor) in 1:35 scale is an exceptionally detailed plastic model kit that replicates one of the most advanced main battle tanks of the Cold War era and modern times. This model represents the T-72B/B1 version equipped with the distinctive Kontakt-1 reactive armor, which significantly increased the survivability of the vehicle on the battlefield against shaped charge and anti-tank munitions. The model offers an excellent replica of the original, used by the Armed Forces of the USSR and Russia, as well as numerous armies worldwide, such as Ukraine, Syria, and India.

Historical Overview

The T-72B debuted in the mid-1980s as a deeply modernized base version of the iconic T-72. Widely introduced into Soviet Army service from 1985, it became a crucial pillar of armored forces during the final years of the Cold War up to the present day. T-72B/B1 tanks participated in conflicts in the Caucasus, the Chechen wars, Middle Eastern wars, and the most recent military operations in Ukraine.

• Scale: 1:35
• Country of use: USSR/Russia and numerous export countries
• Period of use: Cold War, modern times (from the 1980s to today)
• Category: plastic model kit
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Add-ons: copper cable, brass wire, 3 photo-etched parts
• Number of parts: over 1300 elements
• 31 sprues, lower hull, and turret included
• Assembled model length: 289 mm
• Width: 108 mm

Product Advantages and Recommendation

The Trumpeter 05599 model is a choice for ambitious modelers who appreciate highly detailed military vehicle replicas. Details such as the Kontakt-1 armor, realistic copper tow cables, and fine photo-etched metal parts enable you to recreate the tank with an unmatched level of authenticity. The kit does not include paints or glue, so it is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers (assembly difficulty: 4/5). It is a perfect addition to collections dedicated to Soviet and Russian armored vehicles, as well as historical diorama reconstructions from the end of the Cold War and the turn of the 21st century.