Russian T-90SA MBT

Complete kit for building an Russian T-90SA main battle tank

• 1:35 scale
• Dimensions LxW (built): 289 x 108 mm
• 1300+ pieces
• Turret and lower hull manufactured using the Slide Mold process
• single link tracks
• Photo-etched, clear parts and copper wire included
• not built/not painted
• Paint and glue not included

To further improve the T-72's export prospects and its chances of being selected as Russia's sole production MBT, the T-80U's more sophisticated fire control system was also added to produce a vehicle designated T-72BU. The T-90 was developed by the Kartsev-Venediktov Design Bureau at the Uralvagonzavod factory in Nizhny Tagil. The production model is based on the T-72BM, with some added features from the T-80 series.

 The T-90 with an 840 hp (630 kW) engine went into low-level production in 1993, based on a prototype designated T-88. It featured a new generation of Kontakt-5 explosive reactive armour on its hull and turret. Of conventional layout, the T-90 represents a major upgrade of every system in the T-72, including the main gun. The T-90S has been identified as an export model. The references to a T-90E appear to be unsubstantiated. The T-90 is fitted with a "three-tiered" protection system: the first tier is the composite armour in the turret, second tier is third generation Kontakt-5 ERA and third tier is a Shtora-1 countermeasures suite.