Like the earlier BRDM-1, the BRDM-2 is a fully armored, four-wheel drive, amphibious reconnaissance vehicle with two pairs of belly wheels and a centralized tire pressure regulation system for increased cross-country capability and a single water jet for propulsion through water. Externally, it differs from the BRDM due to a larger, box-like hull. It retains the boat-like bow of the BRDM, but the crew compartment has been moved farther forward and the engine has been moved to the rear. In the basic model, a small conical turret is mounted on the hull in a central position above the belly wheels. There are two front cupolas, and vision blocks are located centrally on both sides. The engine is larger than in the BRDM (140hp V-8 as opposed to 90hp 6-cylinder). The BRDM-2 is fitted with an IR spotlight and IR driving lights as well as an NBC filter system. Item No 05512 Item Name Russian BRDM-2(LATE) Bar Code 9580208055121 Scale 1:35 Item Type Static Kit Model Brief Length:164.5 mm Width: 65mm Total Parts 260+ Metal Parts n/a Photo Etched Parts 1 piece Film Parts n/a Resin Parts n/a Total Sprues 8 sprues , upper hull , lower hull and tires Paint Schemes Russian Army Released Date 2013-04 More Features "The kit consists of over 260 parts >the kit w/refined detail >multi-slide moulded lower hull >Rubber tires w/fine detail >Photo-etched parts included"