Trumpeter 07283 T-55 with KMT-5 (1/72) – Plastic Tank Model Kit

Trumpeter 07283 T-55 with KMT-5 in 1/72 scale is a high-quality plastic model kit that allows you to recreate one of the most recognizable Cold War tanks – the Soviet T-55 equipped with the KMT-5 mine roller system. This kit will satisfy both beginner and experienced modelers interested in 20th-century military history.

Historical Information and Technical Details

The T-55 tank was widely used by the Soviet Army and numerous allied countries around the globe, including Central and Eastern Europe, Asia, and Africa. Production began in the mid-1950s, and the version with the KMT-5 mine roller appeared as an attempt to adapt the classic T-55 for breaching minefields. This type of vehicle took part in numerous military conflicts: from Eastern Bloc crises, through wars in the Middle East, to African wars and other regional conflicts from the 1950s up to the early 21st century.

Product Features

• Scale: 1/72 – perfect for Cold War equipment collections and building dioramas
• User countries: USSR, Warsaw Pact nations, numerous Middle Eastern, African, and Asian states
• Period of use: Cold War, numerous local conflicts from 1949 up to modern times
• Version with KMT-5 mine roller – a specialized system for neutralizing anti-tank mines
• Material: high-quality plastic for durability and precise details
• Contents: plastic assembly parts, clear assembly instructions; paints and glue not included
• Category: Plastic model kit
• Kit parts replicate details such as suspension, hull segmentation, KMT-5 roller texture, and armament

Who is this model recommended for?

The Trumpeter 07283 T-55 with KMT-5 in 1/72 scale is recommended for military history enthusiasts, Soviet tank fans, and collectors of Cold War-era models. We rate the assembly difficulty at 2/5 – the model is suitable for beginners, but more experienced builders can further enhance it using their own painting techniques and modeling accessories.

Choose the Trumpeter 07283 if you want to expand your tank collection with a realistic KMT-5-equipped example in this interesting and popular scale!