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709607 1:35 Russian Object 490A
Object 490A was a Soviet experimental main battle tank developed between 1981 and 1982. Only two prototypes were produced, neither of which was capable of firing due to time constraints. Neither of the vehicles was completed before their production was ceased.
Object 490A was created as an alternative variant for the Object 490. The 490A Buntar was suggested to provide the vehicle with one more crew member as well as an externally mounted gun. The biggest change from the Object 490 to the 490A was the completely redesigned turret as well as minor changes to the chassis. The project was cancelled at the end of 1984 due to the newer Object 477 Molot program beginning. The tank is considered to be a vehicle ahead of its time, as it utilized multiple new technologies in order to stay ahead of the competition.
The armor consisted of a layer of steel followed by composite armor, which consisted of five layers of steel separated by four layers of ceramic. The vehicle's fuel tank was located to the right of the driver and functioned as extra armor.
The vehicle sported a fire-control system (designated as "Argus"). Argus was the main computer to which the radar, thermal imager and cameras were linked.
Item Type Plastic Model Armor Kit
Model Brief Length: 254.2mm Width: 104.5mm
Total Parts 450+
Photo Etched Parts 2 pcs
Total Sprues 17 sprues, lower hull and turret
More Features
Refined detail
Multi-slide molded turret and lower hull
Details of the turret show the main gun, vision blocks, sensors, smoke dischargers, and storage compartments.
Photo etched engine grille
Separately molded tow hooks
Armored driver's hatch
Separately molded running gear
Detailed headlights and blackout lights
Rear deck with photo etched details
