Item No.: 510007006
Description: 1:72 Russian T-62 Main Battle Tank. A successor to the T-55, the T-62, like its predecessor, was the backbone of Soviet and Warsaw Pact armored divisions for many years. Although very similar to the T-55, the new Soviet "Main Battle Tank" incorporated notable improvements in terms of its armor, aiming systems, and above all, its main weapon system. The T-62 was equipped with a new 115 mm high-speed smooth-bore gun. Innovative for the period, it could use a wide range of munitions capable of penetrating the armor of the main battle tanks deployed by the NATO alliance. The tank entered service in the early 1960s and was used in various versions by both the Soviet Union and its allies. It has been deployed in a variety of military conflicts ranging from Afghanistan to the Middle East.