UMT 301 BT-5 Soviet wheel-track tank Scale 1:72 Plastic Model Tank Kit

BT-5 Soviet Wheel-Track Tank in 1/72 scale is a plastic model kit from UMT representing a fast cavalry tank developed in the Soviet Union during the early 1930s. The BT series formed an important part of Soviet armored forces before and during the early stages of World War II, designed for high mobility using either tracks or wheels.

The BT-5 was an improved version of the earlier BT-2, equipped with a new turret carrying a 45 mm tank gun. Built on the Christie suspension system, the vehicle could operate both on its tracks and on road wheels alone, allowing higher speed during road movement. These tanks served widely in the Soviet Union throughout the 1930s and were still present in armored units during the first years of World War II.

BT-5 - Soviet Fast Cavalry Tank

The BT-5 belonged to a family of “fast tanks” intended for maneuver warfare and rapid advances. Its lightweight armor and powerful engine allowed high operational speed compared with many contemporary armored vehicles. Although later replaced by more modern designs, the BT series influenced later Soviet tank development and remains an important part of interwar armored vehicle history.

For modelers: the BT-5 has a distinctive suspension and narrow running gear typical of the Christie system. Careful alignment of the road wheels and tracks during assembly helps maintain the correct stance of the vehicle in small scale.

Kit Contents

• Plastic parts
• Assembly instructions

Paints and glue are not included.

Model Kit Specifications

• Manufacturer: UMT
• Scale: 1/72
• Model (SKU): UMT 301
• Type: Armor Model Kit
• Subject: BT-5 Soviet wheel-track tank
• Vehicle type: Fast tank
• Subject country: Soviet Union
• Period: World War II
• Condition: New in Box
• Kit description: Unpainted, unassembled plastic model kit. Paints and glue are not included.

This plastic model kit by UMT belongs to the armor model kits category and represents a Soviet armored vehicle widely used during the early years of World War II.