T-80 Standard Tank : The Soviet Army's Last Armored Champion French from the defence of Calais

from the defence of Calais in 1940 to the defeat of Germany in 1945

Detailed cab interior & engine

Three infantrymen and one tank commander in realistic poses bring an air of excitement to the kit

The 8th and 48th Transportation Groups were responsible for hauling supplies through the long

eliminating the revolving turret and reducing overall height

T-80 Standard Tank : The Soviet Army's Last Armored Champion French from the defence of CalaisBy Steven J. Zaloga The Soviet T 80 Standard Tank was the last tank fielded before the Soviet collapse, and the most controversial. Despite having the most sophisticated fire controls and multi layer armor ever fielded on a Soviet tank, its turbine power plant (rather than a conventional diesel) remained a source of considerable trouble throughout its career. Steven J Zaloga charts the little known history of the T 80, covering the initial