OT-133 Soviet Flamethrower Tank
Recreate one of the Red Army’s specialised armoured vehicles with this detailed OT-133 3D-printed model. Developed from the widely used T-26 light tank, the OT-133 replaced conventional anti-tank firepower with a turret-mounted flamethrower system. Its unusual armament and distinctive silhouette make it an excellent addition to early World War II Soviet collections.
Historical Role
The OT-133 was intended to support Soviet infantry during assaults on fortified positions, trenches and defended strongpoints. Its flamethrower could suppress troops in cover at close range, while its tracked chassis allowed it to accompany other T-26-based vehicles. This specialised battlefield purpose earns the model its SPECIAL WEAPONS badge, reflecting its development as a dedicated flamethrower version of the T-26 rather than a conventional gun tank.
Distinctive Appearance
The vehicle retained the compact hull, narrow tracks and closely spaced road wheels associated with the T-26 family. Its conical turret and short flamethrower projector provide the clearest visual contrast with cannon-armed versions. The combination of a familiar Soviet light-tank chassis and specialised turret equipment gives the OT-133 a particularly recognisable early-war profile.
Variant Differences
Developed from the single-turret T-26, the OT-133 exchanged the standard 45 mm cannon for flamethrowing equipment, while retaining machine-gun armament for local defence. For modellers, the most obvious difference is the short flame projector in place of the longer gun barrel. The conversion existed to provide Red Army assault formations with a mobile weapon for attacking field defences and covered infantry positions.
Modelling Uses
This model is ideal for Soviet assault dioramas, Eastern Front scenes, model railways, wargaming displays and collectors of unusual armoured vehicles. Smaller scales suit formation displays and railway layouts, while larger versions offer greater scope for painting, weathering, battle damage and terrain integration.
Fun Fact
Soviet flamethrower tanks were initially classified as “chemical tanks” and commonly carried the prefix KhT. The OT designation came from the Russian term for flamethrower tank, making OT-133 and KhT-133 names associated with the same specialised vehicle type.
Available Scales
1:87, 1:76, 1:72, 1:48 and 1:35.
Finish Options
Cleaned Resin Grey, Grey Primed - Ready for Painting, and Historical Base Colour.
Very small details may vary slightly depending on the scale selected.
