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An order to enter the BTR-60P into Soviet Army service was issued on 13 December 1959. However production started in 1960. First BTR-60Ps were delivered in 1960. It first entered service with the Soviet Army and later the Soviet naval infantry. In early 1960s it replaced the BTR-152 in the role of the basic APC. BTR-60P was first seen by the West in 1961. BTR-60PA entered service with the Soviet Army in 1963 , BTR-60PB did in 1966. As the newer models of BTR-60 appeared the older ones were gradually withdrawn from front-line service. A number of old BTR-60Ps were converted into repair vehicles.
Item No 01542
Item Name BTR-60P APC
Bar Code 9580208015422
Scale 1:35
Item Type Static Kit
Model Brief Length: 206mm Width:81 mm
Total Parts 450+pcs
Metal Parts n/a
Photo Etched Parts 1piece
Film Parts n/a
Resin Parts n/a
Total Sprues 18 sprues,upper hull,lower hull and tyres
Paint Schemes Russian Army
Released Date 2011-05
More Features " - Lower hull & upper hull made from multi-directional slide moulds.
- Separate sonar due to her sphere.
- Either full hull version or waterline version can be selected.
- 1 sprue for Ka-27 helicopter in fine details.
- Contains display stand and engraved name plate
- Large size photo-etched frets for handrails etc."