T-80BVM "Bunny" – Captured Russian MBT

About the T-80BVM “Bunny” - Captured Russian MBT

Eight days into the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a rifleman commandeered this specialized Russian T-80 tank. This version has been fitted with mine rakes and a modernized autoloader, increasing the rate of fire and variety of munitions available from its upgraded 125mm main gun. The tank also features a unique mascot, a stuffed bunny, which lends the tank its name. The T-80 was built only two years ago and was found abandoned in a field near the commander’s hometown of Kharkiv. Under the direction of its new owner, the now Ukrainian T-80 got right to work, reportedly destroying over two dozen Russian military vehicles, including several tanks.

First showcased in 2017, the T-80BVM is Russia’s first tank to be fitted with explosive reactive armor. This armor protects against tandem warheads and reduces penetration of armor piercing sabot rounds. The tank’s main armament is a 125mm smoothbore gun, but it is also armed with 9M119M Refleks anti-tank guided missiles. The secondary armament features a coaxial 7.62mm machine gun and roof-mounted 12.7mm machine gun. Similar to the U.S. Abrams, the T-80BVM utilizes a turbine engine, making it able to reach speeds of 80 km/h while on a road.

Specifications:

Armament: 125mm smoothbore gun, 7.62mm coax MG, 12.7mm antiaircraft MG
Engine: gas turbine, 1,000 hp
Transmission: manual, 5 forward gears and 1 reverse
Suspension: torsion bar
Ground clearance: 0.38 m (1.2 ft) T-80B
Fuel capacity: 1,100 litres (240 gal)
Range: 335 km (208 mi)
Maximum speed: 80 km/h (50 mph)

Additional information about this Brickmania® custom building kit:

This massive modern MBT features seating for your minifigures (and bunnies!),
a massive rotating turret with posable gun, modeled reactive armor, and BrickArms® secondary defense weapons. It rolls on Brickmania® TrackLinks™ and a pliant suspension, perfect for rolling through forests or along your display case.

Model Statistics:

Designed by Daniel Siskind
993 elements
1x custom minifig
Full-color printed building instructions
1/35th scale to match other Brickmania kits
Advanced skill level (6–8 years building experience recommended)

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