Trumpeter 09618 MT-LB with ZU-23-2 1/35

The Trumpeter 09618 MT-LB with ZU-23-2 1/35 scale plastic model kit is an extremely detailed replica of the Soviet tracked armored personnel carrier MT-LB, fitted with the twin-barreled ZU-23-2 anti-aircraft gun. This model kit will satisfy both advanced and ambitious modelers seeking challenges and a high degree of historical accuracy.

• Scale: 1/35
• Operator country: USSR (Soviet Union), also used by Poland, Bulgaria, and many other Eastern Bloc countries.
• Material: Plastic, photo-etched parts, multi-slide molded parts, with highly refined details.
• Number of parts: Over 720 components, including detailed wheels, track segments, and two hull sections.
• Model dimensions: Length – 208.5 mm, width – 82 mm.
• Category: Plastic model kit

Historical overview

The MT-LB (Rus. МТ-ЛБ – mnogocelevyj tjagacz legkobroneerovannyj) is a multi-purpose, lightly armored tracked carrier developed in the early 1970s in the USSR. The PT-76 light amphibious tank served as the design basis, allowing the engineers to ensure high vehicle mobility in difficult terrain and the ability to cross water obstacles. The MT-LB is in service with many countries worldwide and saw wide use during the Soviet intervention in Afghanistan, Middle Eastern conflicts, as well as current military actions in Eastern Europe. The variant armed with the ZU-23-2 gun was used for both fire support of ground forces and air defense.

Why choose this kit?

The Trumpeter MT-LB with ZU-23-2 stands out for its incredibly precise detail reproduction, which will be appreciated by military enthusiasts looking for authentic and historically accurate vehicles. The kit includes photo-etched parts, lending the model exceptional realism—especially for grilles, handles, and weapon details. Multi-part tracks and movable elements enhance the realistic display of the vehicle. Due to the high number of detailed parts, this kit will be a major challenge even for experienced modelers, guaranteeing satisfaction from the build and an impressive final appearance.

• Historical period: Cold War, Modern era
• Build difficulty level: 4/5 (advanced, previous modeling experience recommended)
• Recommended for: This model is recommended for advanced military modelers and collectors of vehicle replicas from the Cold War and modern conflicts.