In 2014, Uralvagonzavod provided an improved tank variant to the Russian Ministry of Defense in response to the problems of the T-72B3 main battle tank. This tank variant is powered by a new V-92S2F diesel engine, which increases the output to 1,130 hp. It’s fitted with the 4S23 Relikt explosive reactive armor and the slat armor to resist the attack of light anti-tank missiles more effectively. This variant was formally designated T-72B3M and entered service with the Russian armed forces in 2018. By 2022, the T-72B3M has become the No.1 modernized tank in terms of number in the Russian armed forces, and they have been extensively used in the Russian special military operation in Ukraine.
KIT INFO
This latest MENG TS-053 Russian Main Battle Tank T-72B3M w/ KMT-8 Mine Clearing System is a 1/35 model kit released with the help of Gur Khan Books Publishing House. This model is an accurate replica of the real tank. The 4S23 Relikt explosive reactive armor and the slat armor are precisely reproduced. The gun mantlet canvas cover and the unique 4S22 soft case ERA are designed by digital sculpting. This kit includes a realistic and movable torsion bar suspension system and brand-new tooling easy-to-assemble double-pin workable tracks. All crew hatches are openable. Lights, observation windows and optical sights are represented with clear parts. This kit includes the KMT-8 mine clearing system and fine PE parts. This kit provides three paint schemes.
- Length: 280mm
- Width: 113mm
- Height: 87mm
Features:
- The T-72B3M has become the No.1 modernized tank in terms of number in the Russian armed forces
- The 4S23 Relikt explosive reactive armor is precisely reproduced.
- All crew hatches are openable.
- The anti-aircraft machine gun can be built in the horizontal or elevated position.
- Lights, observation windows and optical sights are represented with clear parts.
- The gun mantlet canvas cover designed by digital sculpting has realistic details.
- The engine grilles are represented by precision PE parts.
- The 4S22 explosive reactive armor elements designed by digital sculpting are accurately replicated.
- The modular slat armor of T-72B3M is precisely reproduced.
- The KMT-8 mine clearing system is precisely replicated.
- Brand-new tooling double-pin workable tracks are detailed and easy to assemble.
- The realistic torsion bar suspension system is movable as the real one. The combination of movable suspension and workable tracks gives this model good movability.
Paint Schemes
- Victory Day Praade, marking the 76th Anniversary of the Soviet Victory in the Great Patriotic War, Moscow, May 9th, 2021
- Russia International Military-Technical Forum
- 26th Tank Regiment, 47th Guard Tank Division, 1st Guard Tank Army, Russian Ground Forces, Kursk Oblast, February 2022