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Trumpeter provides a peek into the contents of its latest Ukrainian main battle tank kit.

The Oplot-M (Modernised) or BM Oplot is an upgraded version of the T-84 Oplot main battle tank. It mounts a KBA-3 125mm smoothbore gun, complemented by a KT-7.62 (PKT) coaxial machine gun and a KT-12.7 anti-aircraft machine gun. Its advanced fire-control system provides the capability to lay and fire the main armament while on the move. The Oplot-M is capable of destroying ground-based as well as low-flying, low-speed aerial targets.

Ukrainian T-84BM Oplot MBT (09512). The kit contains more than 850 parts spread over 23 sprues. It features a multi-slide molded lower hull and turret, individual track links, as well as photo-etched parts for detailing. A decal sheet with markings of the Royal Thai Army completes the offering. As built, the model’s dimensions are: 280.2mm (L) by 107.3mm (W).

Background information on the vehicle sourced from Army-Technology.com.