The ACE 72112 Soviet BMP-2 Infantry Fighting Vehicle model in 1:72 scale is a high-quality plastic model kit, intended for military modeling enthusiasts and collectors of armored vehicles from the Cold War period and modern era. It is an excellent replica of one of the most important infantry fighting vehicles of the Soviet Union, which remains in service in many armies around the world to this day.

Technical and historical information:

• Scale: 1:72
• Country of use: USSR, Warsaw Pact countries, and many armies around the world
• Period: Cold War, modern times (introduced into service in 1980, still in use today)
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Contents: the kit does not include glue or paints
• Category: plastic model kit

Historical description:

The BMP-2 is a modernized version of the BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicle. Introduced into service with the Soviet Army in the early 1980s, it significantly improved the firepower and protection of mechanized units. Armed with a 30 mm 2A42 automatic cannon and a coaxial PKT 7.62 mm machine gun, the BMP-2 remained for decades one of the pillars of mechanized infantry units in many countries of Eastern Europe, Asia, and Africa. BMP-2 units participated, among others, in the war in Afghanistan, numerous conflicts in the Middle East, and recent operations in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

ACE 72112 BMP-2 model details:

• The model features precisely reproduced details of the hull, turret, and running gear
• The kit includes realistic armament elements (30 mm cannon and PKT machine gun), optional fenders, and numerous external details
• The model is ideal for dioramas depicting the Cold War period and modern conflicts
• The assembly manual clearly illustrates each stage of construction

Recommended for:

This product is recommended especially for intermediate and advanced modelers interested in armored technology of the 20th and 21st centuries, war dioramas, and military equipment of the Soviet and Russian armies. ACE 72112 is also a great choice for collectors of 1:72 scale kits. The assembly difficulty is rated at 3 out of 5, requiring some experience and precision. The model allows for accurate reproduction of historic vehicles, offering wide scope for customization and impressive painting.