Academy 13219 1:35 Scale Kit R.O.K. Army K9 Self-Propelled Howitzer

Academy 13219 1:35 Scale Kit R.O.K. Army K9 Self-Propelled Howitzer The K9 Thunder is a South Korean self-propelled 155 mm howitzer developed by Samsung Techwin for the Republic of Korea Armed Forces. It was developed to supplement and eventually replace the K55 self-propelled howitzers currently in South Korean service. K9 howitzers operate in groups with the K10 automatic ammunition resupply vehicle. This is an Academy plastic model kit. The South Korean K9 self-propelled 155 mm howitzer is called "Thunder". The main armament consists of a 155 mm caliber ordnance with a maximum firing range of 40 km.Loading is automated and the gun is capable of firing three rounds in 15 seconds at different elevations and fuse settings so all shells can impact simultaneously on a mid-range target. Academy has always shown a soft spot for thehome marketand done an excellent job on Korean national vehicles and this kit is no different. The big 1/35 scale kit includes 11 hatches that can be positioned open or closed scale tools and accessories and has single piece tracks. The kit also includes an extensive decal sheet covering three different units and battery markings for three different batteries (red blue and yellow) and serial numbers. Three crew figures are included too. Accurately reproduced 155mm Howitzer and suspension Hatches can be positioned open or closed 3 figures included