The Trumpeter 09582 BMD-4M Airborne Infantry Fighting Vehicle 1/35 scale model is a highly detailed plastic model kit representing the modern Russian BMD-4M airborne infantry fighting vehicle. This kit falls under the category of military armored vehicle models and has been designed with great care to faithfully reproduce the original vehicle used by the Airborne Forces of the Russian Federation.

The BMD-4M is a state-of-the-art combat vehicle introduced in 2008 by the Russian manufacturer Kurganmashzavod. The vehicle features a lightweight yet durable armor, enabling both amphibious operations and rapid deployment by air. It is powered by a robust 500 hp BMP-3 engine, and its advanced Bakhcha-U turret ensures effective firepower on the battlefield. This vehicle has been in use by the Russian army since modern times, with proven performance in both training and combat operations after 2008.

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of use: Russia
• Historical period: Modern times (post-2008)
• Category: Plastic model kit
• Included: over 580 parts, 7 sprues, upper and lower hull elements, individual track links
• Add-ons: photo-etched parts (1 sheet), metal cable (copper cable)
• No resin, 3D-printed, or film parts included
• Model dimensions when assembled: length 195.8 mm, width 90 mm
• Manufactured by: Trumpeter

The model is characterized by excellent detailing of the hull and turret, accurate reproduction of armament, and realistic individual track links. The use of advanced multi-slide molding technology has enabled precise shaping and detailing. Photo-etched parts emphasize the high standard of the kit, allowing for the creation of a truly realistic miniature.

We recommend this model to intermediate and advanced military modelers who value precise reproduction of contemporary Russian military vehicles. The kit's complexity is rated as level 4 out of 5, due to its wealth of details and the inclusion of photo-etched parts and individual tracks.

Trumpeter 09582 BMD-4M is an excellent choice for collectors of modern military technology and for dioramas depicting airborne forces operations. The model guarantees satisfying assembly and will become an impressive addition to any collection.