Scale 1/35

Plastic Model Kit Skif 243

BMD-1 with 9K11 "Malutka" (AT-3 Sagger)

BMD-1, updated kit (new wheels, weapon)

APC/IFV's BMD-1(BMD-1 infantry fighting vehicle )

The BMD-1 infantry fighting vehicle was developed in the late 1960s and entered service with the Soviet Army in 1970. Serial production of the vehicle began in the same year, and the vehicle is still in use by the Russian Federation troops to this day (2017). The BMD-1 was powered by a single 240hp 5D20 engine and could take up to 4-5 landing troops. The basic armament of the BMD-1 is: the 73mm 2A28 cannon, 1 PKT machine gun cal .: 7.62 mm and 1 ATGM launcher (anti-tank guided missile) 9M14M Malyutka or 9M113 Competition. ATGM "Malyutka" is designed to combat armored targets, destroy shelters and destroy enemy fire weapons and points

In its concept, the BMD-1 infantry fighting vehicle was modeled on the BMP-1, with the difference, however, that it was to be used by airborne regiments. Thus, the BMD-1 became a lighter and less armored vehicle than the BMP-1. However, it still had relatively strong weapons and the ability to overcome water obstacles without special preparation. Due to the relatively low weight, it was possible to transport it by air, for example, by AN-12 or Il-76 planes and MI-6 and MI-26 helicopters. The emphasis on the high maneuverability of the car and its low weight made the BMD-1 very easy to destroy by other IFVs of NATO countries already in the late 1970s. The fact would explain why the car was only exported to Iraq and Angola.

Plastic Model Kit Scale 1/35 Skif 243

BMD-1 with 9K11 "Malutka" (AT-3 Sagger)

Length model, mm: 207

The complete kit includes:

     15 sprues with parts
    decal (sticker)
    photoetched
    scheme for painting model
    detailed instruction in Russian, Ukrainian and English languages

The model kits do not contain paints, glue and tools for assemble