Revell Plastic Model Kit

BTR-50PK (1/72) 03313

The Revell 1/72 BTR-50PK kit reproduces the Soviet armoured personnel carrier developed from the PT-76 amphibious tank. Designed for troop transport, the BTR-50 entered service in the mid-1950s and remained active in Warsaw Pact and Middle Eastern armies well into the 1990s. This highly detailed kit features precision-moulded parts and photoetched components for added realism, along with multiple decal versions for different user nations.

• 1/72 scale plastic model kit
• Detailed reproduction of the Soviet BTR-50PK APC
• Includes photoetched parts for enhanced detail
• Multiple decal options for different service versions
• Illustrated multilingual assembly instructions

This model kit requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints and tools are not included and must be purchased separately.

History:

The BTR-50PK was developed in the Soviet Union during the 1950s as a fully amphibious armoured personnel carrier, based on the chassis of the PT-76 light tank. It could transport up to 20 infantry soldiers while providing protection against small arms fire and shrapnel. Widely adopted by Warsaw Pact nations and exported to Middle Eastern allies, the BTR-50 saw service in conflicts from the Cold War through to regional wars in the late 20th century. Although later replaced by more modern vehicles, it remained in use for decades thanks to its versatility and amphibious capabilities, leaving a lasting mark on Cold War armoured vehicle design.