An unlicensed copy of the Soviet BMP-1 IFV, the PLA Chinese Type 86A IFV entered service in 1992 and carried a crew of three in its hull. The vehicle is equipped with a 73mm low velocity gun, HJ73 rail launcher and a 7.62mm machine gun. It is powered by a 6V-150 diesel engine with 298hp, is fully amphibious and is propelled on land and in water by its tracks. Kit consists of over 460 parts on 11 spruces plus lower/upper hulls, 180 individual track links and photo etched details. Ages 14 & Older.