{"product_id":"hobbyboss-1-35-russian-bmd-2-plastic-model-kit","title":"HobbyBoss 1\/35 Russian BMD-2 Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe BMD-2 is an airborne tracked armored IFV Infantry Fighting Vehicle designed by the Russian defense Company Arkadyi Shabalin. The first prototype of the BMD-2 was completed in 1985 and was first seen in 1988. Production of vehicles started in 1989. Production of the BMD-2 was undertaken at the Volgograd Tractor Plant. The vehicle has been designed to be airdropped by parachutes thanks to a very light hull and a small combat turret. It has a weight of only 8,225 kg.  It is now being supplemented by the more advanced airborne infantry armored vehicle BMD-3.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eThe kit consists of over 650 parts\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003ethe kit w\/refined detail\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003emulti-slide moulded lower hull and upper hull\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eindividual tracks\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003ephoto etched parts included\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e1\/35 Russian BMD-2 Plastic Model Kit by HobbyBoss delivers a detailed and rewarding build experience for military vehicle enthusiasts and scale model collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFeaturing: Authentic design : Accurately represents the Russian BMD-2, an airborne tracked infantry fighting vehicle used by the Russian military since the 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIntricate details : Includes over 650 parts, photo-etched components, and individual tracks for enhanced realism.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAssembly required : Designed for modellers with intermediate to advanced skills, offering a challenging and satisfying construction process.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFinished Model Dimensions (Approximate): Length: 17.34 cm Width: 7.Why this kit matters The BMD-2 is a Soviet-designed airborne infantry fighting vehicle that entered service in the mid-1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDeveloped as a successor to the BMD-1, it offers improvements in firepower, mobility, and overall battlefield effectiveness while retaining the light weight and airdroppable capability crucial for airborne operations.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe BMD-2 is equipped with a 30 mm 2A42 autocannon, a 7.62 mm PKT coaxial machine gun, and a 9P135M launcher capable of firing 9M111 Fagot or 9M113 Konkurs anti-tank guided missiles.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIts lightweight design and amphibious capability make it suitable for rapid deployment via air, either through parachute drops or landing directly from transport aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDespite being introduced in the 1980s, the BMD-2 remains in service, with some vehicles receiving upgrades to improve their combat effectiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIts ability to be air-dropped or transported easily makes it a valuable asset for rapid response forces.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe BMD-2 has seen service with Russian and former Soviet airborne forces in various conflicts, including the Soviet-Afghan War, the Chechen Wars, and more recent conflicts like the Russia-Ukraine conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eHow to use it Build using paint and glue.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDisplay proudly once finished, at home or in your collection cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:35\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFull Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e   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