GAZ-233014 is the military variant of GAZ-2330 “Tiger” high-mobility vehicles which
resemble
the U.S.
"Humvee" and are therefore called the “Russian Humvee”. Entered
military
service
in 2007, the “Tiger”
is capable
of achieving an off-road speed up to 120-140km/h thanks to
its high mobility design. A crew
of six includes driver and co-driver plus 4 Special Forces personnel. Armament consists of roof ring
mounted AGS-17 30mm automatic grenade
launcher and “Pecheneg” 7.62mm MG which can be
simultaneously operated by two
crew members through the open hatch. The cabin
can also host
a large
storage of
ammunition and RPG launchers.
KIT INFO
This 1/35 scale plastic model kit of “Tiger” is a faithful replica of the Russian armored high-mobility vehicle. Not only is the unique outline accurately reproduced, but also cabin interior details are provided. All cabin doors can be built in open or closed position. Rotatable roof ring mount and decals for camouflaged interior covers all represent the real vehicle realistically. Two painting schemes are provided.
Overall length: 165mm; width: 66mm
