Model: BTR-3E1 (Ukrainian APC) |
Catalogue number | 72175 |
Scale | 1/72 |
Model state | Production line |
Weapons and equipment | APC |
Period | Post WWII |
Description
The BTR-3E1 is an 8x8 wheeled armoured personnel carrier (APC) manufactured by the Ukraine-based Kharkiv Morozov Machine Building Design Bureau. The vehicle is primarily developed for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The BTR-3E1 is installed with a BM-3 Shturm turret system. The turret is fitted with a ZTM-1 30mm automatic cannon, and carries 350 rounds of ammunition. The ZTM-1 30mm gun can be operated remotely from inside the vehicle to reduce casualty to the troops.The vehicle is armed with a 7.62mm coaxial machine gun with 2,500 rounds of ammunition. The BTR-3E1 turret is also fitted with six 81mm electrically-operated smoke grenade launchers and 30mm auto gr. launcher.
Inside of box
Decal | Decal | Photo-etched
Photos of prototype
BTR-3E1 | Video BTR-3E1 | Video BTR-3 | Video Royal Thai BTR-3E1