Takom 2166 1/35 T-55AD “Drozd” Tank Model Kit

Takom 2166 1/35 T-55AD “Drozd” Tank

Model Kit

This adaption was designed as an alternative to passive or reactive armor defense systems to defend against anti-tank rockets and weapons, the Tula Machine Design Bureau under A. Shipunov developed the world’s first active tank defense system, called the KAZT Drozd (Kompleks aktivnoi zashchity tanka:: Tank active defense system-Thrush) or Drozd entered development in 1977 on the basis of an army requirement and the first prototypes were ready by 1978. The Russian Army lost interest in the concept, but the program continued due to support from the Soviet Naval Infantry.

FEATURES:

• Scale: 1/35
• Hatches can be assembled in open or closed position
• Individual tracks
• Marking for 2 versions
• Photo-etched and clear parts included