Today Канюк конструкторское бюро are proud to announce completion of the prototype for the next generation of the Влади́мир Влади́мирович Пу́тин1 (VVP1), the Влади́мир Влади́мирович Пу́тин2, (VVP2). Following combat feedback from the courageous commanders of the glorious RUSK tank regiments, additional reactive armour, a powerful 130mm main gun, Point Defence System and many other minor modifications have been made to the battle proven VVP1. With these improvements, the VVP2 will surely dominate the battlefield as we continue the struggle of this current Supreme Patriotic War. As always it is an honour to provide our brave soldiers with the best we can give.

Press release issued on behalf of the Director, Канюк конструкторское бюро and authorisation granted for distribution via all approved news channels under the control of the Media Relations Department of Armies Army.

Big thanks to Andrew....again :)


Keith

Влади́мир Влади́мирович Пу́тин1 .....or in other words the Rusk MBT VPP1

This was an early Christmas present today from my rather splendid 3d sculptor Andrew Burton. I knew he was working on it, however after pulling a (very) late one as he was in the zone, he came up with the current Main Battle tank of the RUSK armed forces.

I bring to you the Владимир Владимирович Путин1 - code name VPP1.

Rather then base it on the T-72 series of tanks Andrew went down the IS family of tanks and I am rather pleased that he did!

It needs a couple of mounted HMGS (Ive a nice Dhsk) Im going to mount and point defense weapon,  however the thickness of the armor alone can stop most of its rivals guns!
As with the nature of Andrews modular work, this can also be combined with the BTR trailers and a possible flame tank option is on the cards. (I just thought of that:) )
Another option is to have Wing mounted 40mm Cannon as opposed to the Rockets.


Anyhow.....a great big hand to Andrew ....yet again!

comments welcome!

Keith