• 1/35 scale Russian T-62 Mod.1960 plastic model kit by Trumpeter (Kit No. 01546)
• Represents an early Soviet T-62 main battle tank, one of the most important Soviet armoured fighting vehicles developed during the Cold War
• Developed by the Soviet Union as a successor to the successful T-54 and T-55 tank families
• Designed to provide improved anti-tank firepower against increasingly well-armoured Western main battle tanks
• The T-62 programme developed during the late 1950s, with serial production beginning in 1961
• Features the distinctive low-profile hull, rounded cast turret and long-barrelled main gun
• Armed with the powerful 115mm U-5TS (2A20) smoothbore gun, a major advancement in Soviet tank armament
• The T-62 became the world's first mass-produced main battle tank equipped with a smoothbore main gun
• Its 115mm gun was designed to fire high-velocity armour-piercing ammunition against heavily armoured targets
• Also equipped with a 7.62mm PKT coaxial machine gun for engaging infantry and lightly protected targets
• The original vehicle featured a four-man crew, consisting of a commander, gunner, loader and driver
• Powered by a V-55 V12 diesel engine, producing approximately 580 horsepower
• Capable of reaching road speeds of approximately 50 km/h under suitable conditions
• Features a conventional tracked suspension system with five large road wheels on each side
• The T-62's running gear is distinguished by the characteristic spacing between its road wheels
• Equipped with a relatively low silhouette, reducing its visual profile on the battlefield
• The cast turret provided substantial frontal protection for its era
• The original tank incorporated an automatic spent-cartridge ejection system, helping remove fired cartridge cases from the fighting compartment
• Designed for armoured breakthroughs, direct-fire support and engagements against enemy tanks
• The T-62 entered service with the Soviet Army and became an important component of Warsaw Pact armoured forces
• Widely exported to Soviet-aligned countries and operated by numerous military forces around the world
• T-62 tanks participated in several major conflicts, including the Arab-Israeli wars, Soviet-Afghan War and Iran-Iraq War
• The T-62 family remained in service for decades, with numerous modernisation programmes extending its operational life
• The early T-62 configuration represents an important transitional stage between the T-55 and later T-64 and T-72 main battle tanks
• Its combination of a conventional Soviet tank layout and revolutionary smoothbore armament makes it an important Cold War military engineering subject
• 1/35 scale provides an excellent balance between display presence and modelling detail
• Ideal for collectors of Soviet tanks, Cold War military armour, Russian main battle tanks and Warsaw Pact vehicles
• Excellent companion to T-54, T-55, T-64, T-72, BMP-1 and BTR-series model kits
• Suitable for Cold War Soviet military exercises, Warsaw Pact armoured formations, Middle Eastern conflicts and military training ground dioramas
• Offers excellent opportunities for historically inspired Soviet 4BO Green, military green and period-appropriate camouflage finishes
• Ideal for realistic mud accumulation, track wear, chipped paint, dust effects, fuel stains and operational weathering
• The distinctive rounded turret and long 115mm gun make the T-62 an attractive display subject for military armour enthusiasts
• A fascinating addition to any collection of Soviet Cold War tanks and twentieth-century armoured warfare history
• Kit supplied unpainted and unassembled
• Glue and paint not included
• Recommended for experienced modellers aged 14+
