Trumpeter 09588 1/35 Russian T-80BVM MBT (Marine Corps) Scaled Plastic Model Kit

The T-80BVM was first publicly revealed in 2017. The upgraded T-80BVM has slightly improved armour protection and is fitted with Relikt explosive reactive armour — the same armour used by the latest Russian main battle tanks such as the T-90M and T-90MS. The T-80BVM was the first operational tank to be fitted with this new explosive reactive armour. The Relikt provides protection against tandem warheads and reduces penetration of APFSDS rounds by over 50%. The tank is fitted with rubber side skirts with built-in armour plates, and the rear parts of the hull and turret are covered by cage armour. The T-80BVM is reportedly fitted with passive counter measure systems, which improved protection against some types of anti-tank guided missiles.