Trumpeter 05578 Soviet MT-LB – plastic model of an armored personnel carrier in 1:35 scale

Trumpeter 05578 Soviet MT-LB is a high-quality plastic model kit that faithfully reproduces one of the most recognizable armored vehicles of the Soviet Army and Warsaw Pact countries. The model is made in 1:35 scale, allowing you to build a detailed replica of the MT-LB transporter – a versatile vehicle used from the early 1970s to modern times.

Historical background and vehicle application

The MT-LB is a Soviet light, multi-purpose armored personnel carrier developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s by the Kharkiv Tractor Plant. Its main user was the Soviet Union, but it was widely exported to satellite states and Middle Eastern countries. This vehicle proved indispensable on numerous battlefields – from Afghanistan and the Chechen conflict to peacekeeping operations in Western Europe and Central Asia.

The MT-LB's service period began during the Cold War, but the vehicle was (and still is) intensively used in post-Soviet era conflicts as well. Its universal design allowed the MT-LB to serve as an infantry carrier, command vehicle, ambulance, artillery tractor, or even a platform for various types of weaponry.

Characteristics of the Trumpeter 05578 Soviet MT-LB model

• Category: Plastic model kit
• Scale: 1:35
• Material: top-quality plastic
• Rich set of details – precise reproduction of the cabin interior and armament
• Clear assembly instructions and decals included, allowing different paint schemes and markings
• Glue and paints not included (sold separately)

Who is this model intended for?

The Trumpeter 05578 Soviet MT-LB model is especially recommended for intermediate and advanced military modelers, enthusiasts of Soviet vehicles, and collectors of equipment from the Cold War and modern conflicts. Due to the abundance of details and large number of parts, we rate the model’s difficulty level at 4/5.

If you are looking for an exceptionally realistic model that will make a great addition to your Soviet transporter collection, the Trumpeter 05578 Soviet MT-LB is a highly recommended choice. Excellent workmanship and attention to detail allow you to create a unique miniature of a real combat vehicle.