Russian BMD-2

Plastic model kit for a Soviet-Russian BDM-2 infantry fighting vehicle

• Scale 1:35
• Dimensions LxW (built): 173.4 x 75.6 mm
• 650+ pieces
• Photo-etched parts included
• Upper and lower hull manufactured using the slide mold process
• Single link tracks
• 4 marking options
• unbuilt / unpainted
• Paint and glue not included

The BMD-2 is an airborne tracked armored IFV Infantry Fighting Vehicle designed by the Russian defense Company Arkadyi Shabalin. The first prototype of the BMD-2 was completed in 1985 and was first seen in 1988. Production of vehicles started in 1989. Production of the BMD-2 was undertaken at the Volgograd Tractor Plant. The vehicle has been designed to be airdropped by parachutes thanks to a very light hull and a small combat turret. It has a weight of only 8,225 kg.  It is now being supplemented by the more advanced airborne infantry armored vehicle BMD-3.