Soviet military off-road vehicle UAZ-469 1:43 Zvezda 43007
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Plastic military model kit: Soviet military off-road vehicle UAZ-469 1:43 Zvezda 43007
The Zvezda 43007 model kit depicts the Soviet military off-road vehicle UAZ-469 in 1:43 scale. It is an excellent proposition for modeling enthusiasts and fans of military automotive history. The UAZ-469 is a vehicle that gained immense popularity in both military and civilian applications due to its reliability and versatility.
Model characteristics:
- Scale: 1:43
- Manufacturer: Zvezda
- Catalog number: 43007
- Material: Plastic
- Type: Model kit
History and achievements of the UAZ-469:
The UAZ-469 first rolled off the production line of the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant on December 15, 1972. This fully-fledged off-road vehicle was produced for over 39 years and found use in both military and civilian services. Since the mid-1970s, the UAZ-469 became the primary command vehicle in the Soviet Army and in the countries of the Warsaw Pact. It was also exported to Cuba, Vietnam, and African countries.
The vehicle could carry up to seven people, including the driver, or up to 600 kg of cargo. Additionally, the UAZ-469 was capable of towing a trailer weighing up to 850 kg. Equipped with a removable canvas roof, it protected passengers from adverse weather conditions. If necessary, the roof could be dismantled, and the windshield could be folded down onto the hood, significantly reducing the vehicle's height. This allowed the UAZ-469 to be transported by air, inside a helicopter or airplane.
One of the most impressive achievements of the UAZ-469 was the ascent of Mount Elbrus in August 1974. Three standard UAZ-469B vehicles, as part of a test rally, reached an altitude of 4200 meters above sea level in just 38 minutes. This event highlighted the exceptional off-road capabilities and durability of this vehicle.
Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. For assembly, separately sold modeling tools are needed (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g., Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.
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