Description
Unpainted white metal kit, requires some modelling skill. Caution contains lead and small parts not suitable for young children
BMD-1 Paratrooper MICV
£3.70
Soviet air transportable Mechanisned Infantry Combat Vehicle. This unique lightweight aluminium vehicle was built for the Soviet Paratroop Force or VDV.? It is parachuted into action with the commander and driver on board. They then drive the vehicle to pick up the other 4 members of the crew.? Approximaty one third of a paratroop unit could be mounted this way to form a fast moving shock assault unit while the rest opperated as infantry.
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