Meng Model TS-053 T-72B3M w/ KMT-8 MINE CLEARING SYSTEM 1/35

Discover Meng Model's latest offer for advanced armored vehicle modelers – the T-72B3M w/ KMT-8 MINE CLEARING SYSTEM in 1/35 scale (product code: TS-053). This plastic model kit faithfully reproduces the details of the newest Russian main battle tank, an upgraded version of the T-72B3 that underwent deep modernization at Uralvagonzavod and has been formally inducted into the Russian Armed Forces since 2018.

• Scale: 1/35
• Origin: Russia
• Period of service: modern era (2018–present), widely used, among other instances, during the Russian operation in Ukraine
• Kit material: high-quality plastic, photo-etched details (PE parts), clear parts for optics and headlights
• Contents: realistic working torsion bar suspension, opening hatches, workable tracks, detailed KMT-8 mine clearing system, 3 painting options (Russian unit schemes), specially designed 4S23 Relikt explosive reactive armor, and canvas mantlet cover
• Product category: plastic model kit
• Dimensions after assembly: length 280 mm, width 113 mm, height 87 mm

Historical Description

The T-72B3M is the latest and most advanced variant of the legendary T-72 tank, significantly upgraded compared to previous versions. It is equipped with a new V-92S2F engine delivering 1130 HP, modern Relikt reactive armor, and advanced optoelectronic targeting systems. This tank, fitted with the KMT-8 system for mechanical minefield clearance, has seen extensive use in modern military operations, including combat in Ukraine since 2022.

Recommendation and Difficulty Level

The Meng TS-053 T-72B3M w/ KMT-8 model is recommended primarily for intermediate and advanced armored vehicle modelers who are looking for a market-leading kit in terms of detail fidelity, functionality (moving parts), and the appealing theme of modern armored vehicles. We rate the difficulty level of this kit as 4/5 due to the abundance of parts, assembly of the KMT-8 system, and the use of photo-etched details. It is also an excellent choice for collectors of modern tanks used by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.