TRP00380 1:35 Trumpeter Russian PT-76 Amphibious Tank

Kit consists of 176 parts on 6 sprues plus a hull and vinyl tracks, 2 etched parts for engine cover and net, thread for towing cable and brass wire for handrail on turret. Markings are for Russian Army green camoflage and for Syrian Army in stone/brown camoflage colors.

The PT-76 is one of several light amphibious tanks developed and used by the Soviet Army. Although the PT-76 is lightly armored for a modern tank, its inherent amphibious capability outweighs these limitations. It has had widespread use in the Warsaw Pact and many other countries. ThePT-76 carries a 76mm main gun with a maximum effective range of approximately 1500 meters. Operated by a three man crew, the PT-76 is often used to transport troops. The fact that the commander is also the gunner and radio operator reduces his effectiveness as an observer. The PT-76 also lagged behind other Soviet armored fighting vehicles in having no night vision equipment and no NBC protection system for the three-man crew.