Trumpeter 07147 Russian T-62 Main Battle Tank Mod.1972 1/72 is a high-quality plastic model kit designed for military modeling enthusiasts looking to precisely recreate the history of armored technology from the Cold War era. This kit allows you to build a realistic miniature of the famous Soviet T-62 main battle tank in 1:72 scale, measuring 139 mm in length and 48.6 mm in width when assembled.

Features of the Trumpeter 07147 Model

• Scale: 1/72
• Country of vehicle origin: USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Number of parts: over 60
• Set contents: plastic sprues with parts to assemble, assembly instructions
• Category: plastic model kit, combat vehicles/tanks
• Does not include glue or paints – separate modeling accessories are required for complete assembly

Historical Description of the T-62 Tank

The T-62 tank was designed as a development of the earlier T-55, introduced into service in 1961 as a supplement and support to that model. The key change was equipping the vehicle with a new, powerful 2A20 (UT-5) 115 mm smoothbore gun, capable of penetrating about 300 mm of armor at a distance of 1,000 meters. Thanks to this, the T-62 surpassed many contemporary NATO tanks in firepower, such as the American M48 Patton and the British Centurion.

The T-62 served in the Soviet army from the 1960s onward, as well as in Warsaw Pact countries, the Middle East (primarily Egypt, Iraq, Syria), and in many conflicts – for example, the 1973 Yom Kippur War, the Afghan War, numerous conflicts in the Middle East and Africa. Israel even captured significant numbers of vehicles during battles, later modifying them to its own standards.

Why Choose This Model?

• An ideal choice for enthusiasts of Soviet armored technology and Cold War conflicts
• Easy to assemble for intermediate and more experienced modelers
• Accurately reproduced details of the hull and turret, in accordance with historical documentation
• Possibility to create a realistic historical diorama

Build difficulty: 2/5 – recommended for those with basic experience in assembling plastic models. A great choice for both collectors of Soviet equipment and modelers interested in 20th-century main battle tanks.