The BMP-1 was the Soviet Union's first fully tracked infantry fighting vehicle to see widespread use. Developed in the 1960's, it was designed to carry troops into battlefields while offering protection against potential chemical, nuclear, or biological contaminants. It carried a crew of three (driver, commander and gunner) plus eight fully equipped combat troops in the rear passenger compartment.The BMP's turret is armed with a smooth bore 73mm low-velocity, semi-automatic cannon and was also equipped with a rail-launcher for the Malyutka ant-tank guided missile. More than 20,000 BMPs have been produced and are still in service in Russia, the former Soviet republics, and various client states.

Additional information about this Brickmania custom Lego® kit:

BMP-1 Amphibious Infantry Fighting Vehicle kit has the following features:

• Fully articulated Brickmania Track Links
• 9 opening hatches for the crew and passengers
• 1 custom pad-printed Spetsnaz minifigure plus BrickArms AK weapon
• Camouflage vehicle body with built-in Russian insigna
• 1/35 scale to match other Brickmania models
• 575 genuine new-condition LEGO bricks, plus Brickmania & BrickArms elements
• Signed and numbered certificate of authenticity
• Intermediate Skill Level (4-6 years experience with LEGO is recommended)

All Brickmania model kits are made of new-condition LEGO bricks, plus Brickmania and BrickArms elements. This model comes disassembled and includes printed building instructions and comes packaged in a sealed box. This is a limited edition kit and production may be discontinued at any time.