Russian T-80UK MBT

Complete kit to build a Russian T-80UK main battle tank

• 1:35 scale
• Dimensions LxW (built): 278.9 x 104.8 mm
• 1,170 parts
• Photo-etched, clear parts and copper wire included
• single link tracks
• not built/not painted
• Paint and glue not included

The T-80UK tank provides command and control capability for field commanders and enable communications with superior command. It is similar to the T-80U but has a number of additional features. It is fitted with the Shtora-1 countermeasures suite also fitted on the T-90 tank. This system includes infrared jammer, laser warning system, grenade discharging system and a computerised control system. Operational range is 200m.

The tank has a combined symmetric dipole antenna for both UHF and HF communications. This increases range when the tank is stationary – up to 40km for the R-163-50U radio and 350 km for the R-163-50K radio. An AB-1-P28 1kW benzene generator is provided to power communications when the tank is stationary. T-80UK also has a more advanced fire control system, automatic loader for the gun, built-in turret ERA.