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1:35 Soviet BTR-60PA
The BTR-60 is the first vehicle in a series of Soviet eight-wheeled armored personnel carriers. It was developed in the late 1950s as a replacement for the BTR-152 and was seen first time in public in 1961. In order to enter the BTR-60P into Soviet Army service was issued on 13 December 1959. However, production started in 1960. The first BTR-60Ps were delivered in 1960. It first entered service with the Soviet Army and later the Soviet naval infantry. In the early 1960s, it replaced the BTR-152 in the role of the basic APC. BTR-60P was first seen by the West in 1961. BTR-60PA entered service with the Soviet Army in 1963, BTR-60PB did in 1966. As the newer models of BTR-60 appeared the older ones were gradually withdrawn from front-line service. A number of old BTR-60Ps were converted into repair vehicles.
Additional Information
| Article No | TRU01543 |
|---|---|
| Article No of Manufacturer | 01543 |
| Аvailability | Out of stock |
| Colour | For colouring |
| Scale | 1:35 |
| Manufacturer | TRUMPETER |
| Brand | No |
| Series | No |
| EAN | 9580208015439 |
| Material | Polystyrene (plastic). |
| Epoch | 1947-1991 Cold War and 21st century |
| Age recommendation | Not suitable for children under 14 years. |
