T-55A Mod.1981 Soviet Medium Tank

The Soviet T-55A Mod.1981 is an upgraded version of the iconic T-55 medium tank. Various upgrades to the tank included radio sets and intercom systems, a KTD-2 laser rangefinder, Type 902B “Tucha” smoke grenade launchers on the turret, modified gun sight and RMSh tracks. In addition, Mod.1981 T-55A tanks included the addition of the 12.7mm DShKM machine gun on the loader’s station for anti-air defence. Despite the fact that the T-55A became the main tank for armored units of the Soviet Army and various armies of the Warsaw Pact and middle east countries, the T-55A Mod.1981 saw limited use by Soviet forces during the Soviet Afghan War.

Ryefield Model T-55A Mod.1981 Soviet Medium Tank features:

• Highly detailed kit featuring crisp details and weld lines.
• Highly detailed turret featuring realistic cast texture and weld lines.
• Highly detailed lower hull and chassis.
• Fully workable torsion bar suspension system after assembly.
• Full workable RMsh single link tracks after assembly.
• Cast lines on the rubber rims.
• Finely moulded fuel lines with connectors.
• Highly detailed 3D printed main gun dust cover.
• Clear plastic parts for the turret’s IR light, headlights, and periscopes.
• Length of nylon cable to replicate tow cable.
• 1 PE fret included.
• 2 marking options for 2 USSR units.