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709581 1/35 Russian T-80UD MBT - Early
709581 1/35 Russian T-80UD MBT - Early
 
Retail Price: $111.99
Scale: 1/35
Brand: TRUMPETER

Stock Status: In Stock

Product Code: 709581
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Description
 
T-80UD is a variant of the T-80U Main Battle Tank, fittedwith a diesel engine in place of the high performance gas turbine. The originalT-80 with a gas turbine was produced in 1976. The T-80UD with convention al diesel engine was introduced in 1985 and entered service with the Soviet Armyin 1987. Design of the T-80UD is similar to the T-80U except the powerplant. Development ofthis MBT commenced in themid 1970s. Production of the T-80UD commenced inUkraine in 1987. About 500-800 of these MBTs were built, and it was planned as the primary MBT of the Soviet Army. However with the collapse of the SovietUnion its production ceased in 1991. These tanks are currently in service withRussia and Ukraine. A number of Ukrainian T-80UDs were exported to Pakistan in the late 1990s. armor protection of the T-80UD includes composite armor with built-in explosivereactive armor blocks. The vehicle is fitted with NBC protection and automaticfire suppression systems.