HobbyBoss 1/16 WWII Soviet T34/85 Plastic Model Kit [82602]

SKU: HB82602 | Brand: HobbyBoss | Product: HobbyBoss 1/16 WWII Soviet T34/85 Plastic Model Kit [82602] The T-34/85 ranks among World War 2's most formidable tanks, combining speed, maneuverability, and firepower. From early 1944 onward, it spearheaded Soviet operations against Germany and subsequently saw widespread distribution to communist allies. The primary advancement after 1943 introduced the 85mm gun mounted in a new three-man turret with an enlarged turret ring. The T-34/76 continued parallel production until mid-1944, totaling 35,099 units before discontinuation. Early Soviet losses in 1941 and 1943 stemmed from German blitzkrieg tactics and the emergence of heavy tanks like the Tiger and Panther. The Panther, notably, incorporated sloped armor inspired by the T-34 design and mounted a long-barrelled 75mm gun comparable to Soviet 76.2mm armament. Despite sharing automotive components with its predecessor, the T-34/85 represented a major redesign featuring the new three-man turret configuration from the KV-85. The primary armament consisted of the D-5T85 dual-purpose 85mm gun, later superseded by the ZIS-S53 variant.