Trumpeter 07149 Russian T-62 ERA (Mod.1972) 1/72

Modelers seeking a realistic and highly detailed model of a Soviet Cold War tank will be delighted with the Trumpeter 07149 Russian T-62 ERA (Mod.1972) 1/72 scale kit. This is a high-quality plastic model kit that faithfully captures the features and silhouette of the T-62 main battle tank with additional ERA (Explosive Reactive Armour) plating.

The T-62 tank was one of the main pillars of Soviet armored forces. Designed as a development of the T-55, it was fitted with a new 115mm 2A20 smoothbore cannon capable of penetrating 300mm of armor at a distance of 1000 meters. Its most important features include a modern (for its time) cannon, an elongated hull, and a new turret. The tank was used not only by the Soviet Army from the early 1960s, but also by Warsaw Pact armed forces and numerous Middle Eastern armies—including Egypt, Iraq, and Syria. It participated in many Cold War conflicts and Middle Eastern wars, including the Yom Kippur War and the Iran-Iraq War. Period of use: from the 1960s to the present day (Cold War and modern times).

This model, offered by the renowned manufacturer Trumpeter, is made from high-quality plastic, ensuring durability and ease of assembly. The kit does not include glue or paints, giving the modeler full freedom to choose color schemes matching specific historical theaters. The set is enriched with parts enabling the recreation of the ERA armor as well as detailed hull, turret, armament, and running gear elements.

• Category: plastic model kit
• Scale: 1/72
• Countries of use: USSR, Warsaw Pact states, Middle East (Egypt, Iraq, Syria), Israel
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Extras: detailed ERA elements, hull and weapon parts
• Build difficulty level: 3/5 – recommended for intermediate modelers and fans of armored vehicles and Cold War militaria
• Ideal for dioramas and collections of historic Cold War vehicles

The Trumpeter 07149 Russian T-62 ERA (Mod.1972) 1/72 model is a great choice for modelers interested in 20th-century military history, Soviet militaria, and Middle Eastern conflicts. Thanks to high-quality castings, the model's detail allows you to create a striking display piece for your collection. Highly recommended for those who appreciate both historical accuracy and the pleasure of building a model with a moderate level of complexity.