Trumpeter 1/35 Trumpeter Russian T80UD Main Battle TankDescription T 80UD is a variant of the T 80U Main Battle Tank, fitted with a diesel engine in place of the high performance gas turbine. The original T 80 with a gas turbine was produced in 1976. The T 80UD with conventional diesel engine was introduced in 1985 and entered service with the Soviet Army in 1987. Design of the T 80UD is similar to the T 80U except the powerplant. Development of this MBT commenced in the mid 1970s. Production of the T