{"product_id":"finnish-army-t-55-w-kmt-5-1-35-model-kit-by-trumpeter","title":"Finnish Army T-55 w\/ KMT-5 1:35 Model Kit by Trumpeter","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:35 scale plastic model kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAccurately represents the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinnish Army T-55 with KMT-5 mine-clearing system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a modified Soviet-designed tank operated by Finland during the Cold War period\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed representation of the Finnish service version of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT-55 medium tank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIncludes the distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKMT-5 mine-clearing plough and roller system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mounted to the front of the vehicle\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccurately reproduced turret with detailed gun mantlet, commander’s cupola, and machine gun fittings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed hull featuring realistic armour plates, weld lines, engine deck, and surface details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes detailed suspension system with accurately reproduced road wheels, drive sprockets, and idler wheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed running gear and track components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRealistic external equipment including fuel tanks, storage boxes, tools, and tow cables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed KMT-5 mine trawl components including rollers, support arms, chains, and mine-clearing rakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes fine moulded details suitable for weathering and advanced painting techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaterslide decal sheet featuring Finnish Army markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision-moulded parts designed for an accurate Cold War-era armour build\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for Finnish Defence Forces collections, Cold War dioramas, or modern military vehicle displays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Trumpeter\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1:35\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Finnish Army T-55 with KMT-5 Mine-Clearing System\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Injection-moulded plastic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable for intermediate modellers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaint \u0026amp; Glue Required:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes (sold separately)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKit Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 00341\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVehicle Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium Tank \/ Mine-Clearing Vehicle\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase Vehicle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soviet T-55 Medium Tank\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plastic track components included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecal Options:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Finnish Army markings\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain Armament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100mm D-10T2S rifled gun\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMine-Clearing Equipment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e KMT-5 mine trawl system\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic sprues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed upper and lower hull components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT-55 turret assembly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100mm main gun components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuspension and running gear parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack assemblies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKMT-5 mine-clearing roller and rake system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExternal fuel tanks and vehicle equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMachine gun and turret accessories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaterslide decal sheet with Finnish Army markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated assembly instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory of the Original Vehicle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinnish Army T-55 with KMT-5 mine-clearing system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was a Cold War-era armoured vehicle operated by Finland, combining the reliable Soviet-designed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT-55 medium tank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with specialised engineering equipment designed to clear minefields and obstacles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinland acquired the T-55 during the Cold War as part of its effort to maintain a capable armoured force while balancing its position between East and West. The T-55 was selected due to its reliability, simplicity, and suitability for Finland’s demanding terrain, including forests, marshlands, and rugged countryside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT-55\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was developed in the Soviet Union as an improved successor to the T-54 series. Entering production in the late 1950s, it became one of the most widely produced tanks in history. The design introduced improvements such as increased ammunition capacity, improved nuclear, biological, and chemical protection, and enhanced battlefield systems compared with earlier Soviet tanks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinland operated several versions of the T-55 family, adapting them to meet national requirements. Finnish vehicles received modifications including improved communications equipment, updated fire-control systems, and locally developed upgrades to increase operational effectiveness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe addition of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKMT-5 mine-clearing system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e transformed the tank into an engineering support vehicle capable of breaching minefields and preparing safe routes for advancing armoured formations. The KMT-5 was introduced during the early 1960s and used a combination of mine rollers and mine-clearing rakes to trigger and remove anti-tank mines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe KMT-5 system consisted of two heavy roller assemblies positioned ahead of the tank, designed to detonate pressure-sensitive mines before the vehicle reached them. Additional rake components helped clear buried mines and obstacles from the vehicle’s path. A central chain assembly helped address mines that could otherwise pass between the rollers and threaten the tank’s underside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe T-55’s rugged design made it particularly suitable for engineering roles. Its strong suspension, reliable diesel engine, and straightforward mechanical layout allowed it to operate in harsh environments with relatively simple maintenance requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinnish T-55 vehicles served for several decades, remaining an important part of the country’s armoured capability during the Cold War. Although later replaced by more modern vehicles, they provided Finland with a dependable and effective armoured platform.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Finnish Army T-55 with KMT-5 represents an interesting combination of Soviet engineering and Finnish military adaptation. Unlike standard combat tanks, mine-clearing variants highlight the importance of engineering vehicles in modern warfare, where mobility and battlefield preparation are often just as important as firepower.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor modellers, this vehicle offers a distinctive subject due to its unusual front-mounted mine-clearing equipment, Finnish markings, and Cold War operational history. It provides an excellent opportunity to create a unique armour display or engineering vehicle diorama.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Snapshot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Finland\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eService Period:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cold War era\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRole:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium Tank \/ Mine-Clearing Vehicle\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase Vehicle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soviet T-55 Medium Tank\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soviet Union (tank), KMT-5 system developed in USSR\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrew:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e V-55 12-cylinder diesel engine\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Armament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100mm D-10T2S rifled gun\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecondary Armament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7.62mm machine gun and 12.7mm heavy machine gun\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMine-Clearing System:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e KMT-5 roller and rake mine trawl\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Speed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 50 km\/h (31 mph)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRange:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 500 km\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an unassembled plastic model kit. 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