Bronekater Pr.1125

About the Bronekater Pr.1125 – WWII Soviet River Boat

A narrow warship slicing through shallow rivers under enemy fire, its tank turret turning toward the enemy and opening fire: the Soviet Project 1125 Bronekater was a compact armored river boat designed to fight where larger warships simply could not operate.

Developed during the 1930s, the Project 1125 was purpose-built for river warfare. Its flat-bottomed hull had a draft of just 0.6 meters, allowing it to operate close to riverbanks and navigate shallow channels.

Displacing 27 tons and measuring 22 meters in length, the Project 1125 was also compact and narrow enough to be transported by rail. This allowed the boats to be moved overland to follow advancing forces or to be quickly redeployed between different fronts.

Its primary armament consisted of a 76.2mm gun mounted in a turret taken from either a T-28 or T-34 tank. Machine guns provided additional firepower, while some vessels were also equipped with Katyusha rocket launchers or mines.

During the Second World War, Project 1125 boats saw action on the Volga, Dnieper, Don, and Danube rivers. They shelled enemy positions, supported infantry, transported troops, and helped launch amphibious assaults.

They played a particularly important role during the Battle of Stalingrad. Their shallow draft and excellent mobility allowed them to operate close to the fighting and helped the Red Army maintain its small but crucial foothold on the western bank of the Volga.

Small, maneuverable, and heavily armed, the Project 1125 demonstrated that the impact of a warship was not determined by its size.

Model Statistics

• 1004 LEGO®, BrickArms®, and Brickmania® elements
• 1 custom minifigure
• Custom printed elements
• Custom 3D-printed parts
• Custom fabric parts
• Full-color printed building instructions
• 1/35 scale to match other Brickmania kits
• Advanced Skill Level – 5–6 years of building experience recommended

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