{"product_id":"31183-modelcollect-ua72027-russian-t-80u-main-battle-tank-172","title":"Modelcollect UA72027 Char de combat principal russe T-80U 1\/72 ","description":"\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eModelcollect UA72027 Russian T-80U Main Battle Tank 1\/72\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n    Modelcollect UA72027 Russian T-80U Main Battle Tank in 1\/72 scale is a high-quality plastic model kit, offering an excellent choice for both experienced modelers and ambitious beginners. The kit represents one of the most technologically advanced main battle tanks of Russia at the end of the Cold War and in the modern era. The T-80U was widely introduced into service by the Soviet Army in the 1980s, and subsequently used by Russia and several other post-Soviet states.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eHistorical background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    Developed in the late 1970s, the T-80U was an evolution of the T-80 family, being the world’s first production tank powered by a gas turbine engine. The \"U\" (improved) variant entered production in 1985 – it was fitted with advanced Kontakt-5 reactive armor and a modern 125mm main gun, which greatly enhanced its combat capabilities and survivability on the battlefield. Tanks of this type participated, among others, in conflicts in Chechnya and in numerous military maneuvers during the Cold War era. They have also regularly served in combat roles in the 21st century, especially within the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eModel scale: 1\/72\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCountries of use: USSR\/Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Belarus\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHistorical period: Cold War, modern times\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: high-grade plastic (injection-molded parts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCategory: plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBox contents: accurately reproduced hull and turret details, reactive armor components, plastic tracks molded with modern technology, decals for various painting schemes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBuild difficulty level: 3\/5 – model recommended for intermediate modelers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNo photo-etched and metal parts included – possibility for your own customization\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eRecommendation and target group:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n    Modelcollect UA72027 T-80U is especially recommended for enthusiasts of armored vehicles from the late 20th century and fans of Russian and Soviet military technology. The high level of fidelity to the original, detailed features, and realistic proportions make this model a great fit both for static display collections and as a base for historical diorama projects. It is an excellent choice for modelers seeking an interesting challenge and a realistic final result.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Modelcollect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54720729547086,"sku":"MDC-UA72027","price":17.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/0b1dedde9d0d218af54df27a8dadfe28.jpg?v=1755505033","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.fr\/en\/products\/31183-modelcollect-ua72027-russian-t-80u-main-battle-tank-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}