Product Description

- A masterpiece American howitzer that was used from World War II to the Vietnam War

[About the actual gun]
- The M1 155mm howitzer was developed in 1939 before World War II and was officially adopted by the US Army in 1941.
- It had a caliber of 155mm, a muzzle velocity of 563 m/s and a maximum range of 14,600 m.
- Rugged and reliable, it was used by the US military throughout World War II.
- It was also used after World War II in the Korean War and the Vietnam War.
- After the war, they were also deployed by the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force.
- In 1962, the US military changed its designation to M114, and then in 1979, the more modern M198 howitzer entered service, and the M1 (M114) howitzer was retired.

[About the model]
- This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the M1 115mm howitzer, which served as the US Army's main howitzer during World War II.
- The finished length is 209mm, and the howitzer is mechanically reproduced.
- The gun barrel, cradle, and even the legs are all modeled in detail, allowing you to move each part even after assembly.
- In addition, this kit includes six figures of American artillerymen who operate the guns.
- Posing to load and prepare to fire.
- Soldiers carrying artillery shells, soldiers communicating via radio, and soldiers working shirtless - all of these scenes are very realistic.
- Combined with a gun, it creates a tense scene.

[Main features]
- 1/35 scale reproduction of the American military's masterpiece howitzer, the M1 155mm howitzer
- Each part can be moved even after completion
- Includes 6 US artillery figures

Product Specifications

Country

USA

Item code

IT6581

JAN code

4545782124385

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