Armored vehicle BTR-80A 1/35 Zvezda-3560

The BTR-80A is a modernized version of the Soviet BTR-80 armored personnel carrier, introduced into service in the 1980s. This vehicle was designed to improve mobility and protection of troops on the battlefield, as well as to provide more effective fire support compared to its predecessors. The main improvement of the BTR-80A is its turret equipped with a 30 mm 2A72 automatic cannon, which provides increased firepower against infantry, light armored vehicles and low-altitude aerial targets. In addition, the gun is stabilized, allowing it to fire accurately on the move. The BTR-80A retains the amphibious characteristics of the original model, with the ability to cross rivers and operate in difficult terrain. It was used extensively in conflicts such as the Chechen War and is still in service with various armies. It is a symbol of the evolution of Russian armored vehicle design.