Trumpeter 1/35 Russian BTR-70 APC in Afghanistan

: BTR-80 8 x 8ArmouredPersonnelCarrier isdesignedto carry personnel on the battlefield and provide close fire support. It can also carry out reconnaissance, combat support and patrol missions. It entered service with the RussianArmy in the late 1980s and has since been used in a number of military conflicts, including UN peacekeeping operations. The vehicle isstillin production andisin service with the RussianArmy and a number of other countries.

:BTR-80 is superior to BTR-60/70 with a larger chassis, highangle-of- fire turret, and more powerful diesel engine (vs gasoline). Although the armament is same as BTR-60 and BTR-70, except for added smoke grenade dispensers on the back of the turret, the conical turret has been improved and the gun can elevate higher. The front and side firing ports have been greatly improved (square/inset, angled slightly forward).Theside entrance problems found in BTR-60 & BTR-70were fixed onBTR-80,the entrancenewconsistingof a two part door (upper and lower parts)which open outwardsandis now big enough to load/unload cargo.

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