The BMD-2 is an airborne tracked armored IFV Infantry Fighting Vehicle designed by the Russian defense Company Arkadyi Shabalin. The first prototype of the BMD-2 was completed in 1985 and was first seen in 1988. Production of vehicles started in 1989. Production of the BMD-2 was undertaken at the Volgograd Tractor Plant. The vehicle has been designed to be airdropped by parachutes thanks to a very light hull and a small combat turret. It has a weight of only 8,225 kg. It is now being supplemented by the more advanced airborne infantry armored vehicle BMD-3.

• The kit consists of over 650 parts
• the kit w/refined detail
• multi-slide moulded lower hull and upper hull
• individual tracks
• photo etched parts included

1/35 Russian BMD-2 Plastic Model Kit by HobbyBoss delivers a detailed and rewarding build experience for military vehicle enthusiasts and scale model collectors.

Featuring: Authentic design : Accurately represents the Russian BMD-2, an airborne tracked infantry fighting vehicle used by the Russian military since the 1980s.

Intricate details : Includes over 650 parts, photo-etched components, and individual tracks for enhanced realism.

Assembly required : Designed for modellers with intermediate to advanced skills, offering a challenging and satisfying construction process.

Finished Model Dimensions (Approximate): Length: 17.34 cm Width: 7.Why this kit matters The BMD-2 is a Soviet-designed airborne infantry fighting vehicle that entered service in the mid-1980s.

Developed as a successor to the BMD-1, it offers improvements in firepower, mobility, and overall battlefield effectiveness while retaining the light weight and airdroppable capability crucial for airborne operations.

The BMD-2 is equipped with a 30 mm 2A42 autocannon, a 7.62 mm PKT coaxial machine gun, and a 9P135M launcher capable of firing 9M111 Fagot or 9M113 Konkurs anti-tank guided missiles.

Its lightweight design and amphibious capability make it suitable for rapid deployment via air, either through parachute drops or landing directly from transport aircraft.

Despite being introduced in the 1980s, the BMD-2 remains in service, with some vehicles receiving upgrades to improve their combat effectiveness.

Its ability to be air-dropped or transported easily makes it a valuable asset for rapid response forces.

The BMD-2 has seen service with Russian and former Soviet airborne forces in various conflicts, including the Soviet-Afghan War, the Chechen Wars, and more recent conflicts like the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

How to use it Build using paint and glue.

Display proudly once finished, at home or in your collection cabinet.

Key Specifications

• Scale: 1:35

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