The BTR-80 appeared in the 1980s when it became obvious that the BTR-70 was an inadequate APC (from the Afghanistan experience). It retains the shape and basic features of the BTR-60PB and BTR-70, including armament, night-vision equipment, NBC protection system, amphibious capability, etc. The BTR-80 can hold seven men in addition to the two crewmen. There are three forward-facing firing ports along the length of the hull, one at the front of the vehicle for the commander and two in the roof hatches. The front two firing ports are designed for PK general-purpose machine guns. The remaining firing ports are designed for the AKM / AK-74 assault rifles.
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Product Details:
Scale: 1/72
Skill Level: 2
Length: 4.2”
Width: 1.6”
Height: 1.3”
Parts: 67
- Painting and assembly required
- 1 sprue
- One-piece upper and lower hulls
- 8 black rubber tires
- One decal sheet
- Illustrated instructions and paint guide
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Paint Guide:
A. Steel or Metal Black
Russian Green
B. Steel or Metal Black
Dark Green
Khaki Green
Flat Black
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