The T-34 was a Soviet medium tank from World War II that featured a powerful 76.2 mm tank gun and angled 60-degree armour, making it a game-changer on the Eastern Front. It left a lasting impact on tank design and impressed German generals during Operation Barbarossa.

What set the T-34 apart was its cost-efficiency and rapid production, often forcing German panzer forces to face much larger Soviet tank formations. It remained the backbone of the Soviet Red Army's armoured forces, with over 80,000 T-34s built, despite significant losses. As a replacement for many light and medium tanks, the T-34 became the most-produced tank of the war and the second most-produced in history. Its development influenced future tank designs like the T-44, T-54, and T-55 series. The T-34's legacy extends to post-war exports, with over 130 still in service as recently as 2010.

Now, Academy have recreated this piece of military history in 1/35 scale ready for you to build and display.

• Faithfully recreated Soviet tank in 1/35 scale
• Photo etched parts included

Paint Schemes:

• T-34-85, 1st Polish Armoured Corps, Czechoslovakia, 1945
• T-34-85, 36th Guards Tank Brigade, Yugoslavia, 1944
• T-34/85, Austrian Army, 1955
• T-34-85, Red Army, Port Arthur, 1945
• T-34-85, KPA, 1950s
• T-34-85, 7th Guards Tank Corps, Berlin, 1945
• Beutepanzer T-34/85(r), 1.Kompanie, 9.Pz. Rgt.25.Pz-Div near Frankenau, Germany, in Feb. or March 1945
• T-34-85, 3rd Byelorussian Front, East Russia, 1945

• 1x Academy 1/35 T-34-85 Soviet Medium "Ural Tank Factory 2" Tank Plastic Model Kit

• Paints & Brushes
• Modelling Glue (such as Revell Contacta Professional Glue 25g)
• Tweezers, Scissors & Modelling Knives