IBG 72118 BTR-4E Ukrainian APC with slat armor 1/72 – Plastic Model Kit

The IBG 72118 BTR-4E Ukrainian APC with slat armor in 1/72 scale is a faithfully reproduced plastic model kit, representing the modern Ukrainian armored personnel carrier BTR-4E equipped with an advanced slat armor protection system (lattice armor). This IBG product was created for modelers who appreciate both high detail and the possibility of creating realistic dioramas using contemporary combat vehicles.

• Scale: 1/72
• Country of use: Ukraine
• Period of use: modern times (since 2012, widely used during the conflicts in eastern Ukraine and military actions in the Donbas area since 2014)
• Material: high-quality plastic providing precise detailing and easy processing
• Extras: version with lattice armor (slat armor), non-metallic lattice components, optional small parts to ensure detailed replication. The packaging does not include glue or paints.
• Category: plastic model kit

Historical background and use

The BTR-4E is a modern Ukrainian take on a wheeled infantry fighting vehicle, developed by the renowned Morozov Design Bureau in Kharkiv. The E variant stands out due to the implementation of lattice protection to significantly increase resistance against RPG rounds and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The BTR-4E was extensively used by the Ukrainian armed forces during the Donbas conflict, serving as a crucial element for mobile fire support and the safety of transported troops. The vehicle is designed to carry an infantry squad of up to eight soldiers, and its unique architecture allows for rapid movement both over difficult terrain and through water obstacles.

Who do we recommend this model for?

The IBG 72118 BTR-4E model will be an excellent choice for enthusiasts of modern military vehicles, fans of modern history and 20th/21st-century conflicts, as well as collectors of Ukrainian equipment and dioramists portraying contemporary battlefields. We rate the build difficulty level at 3/5 – the set is recommended both for intermediate modelers and ambitious beginners who want to hone their assembly and vehicle detailing skills.

The kit impresses with its attention to detail, technologically advanced sprues, and faithful representation of both the vehicle’s shape and the characteristic lattice components. In this version, the BTR-4E perfectly highlights the modern trends in the development of Ukrainian military technology. It is an ideal proposal to expand your collection of modern armored vehicles!