The type 99 :155mm hsp (self-propelled howitzer) will be delivered to division artillery regiments to shell enemy artillery units and to support japanese combat units on the front line with its fire power. This new hsp is expected to replace the current type 75 155mm hsp. :
:mitsubishi heavy industries, ltd. Was the primary contractor, developing the main gun and the turret. The vehicle is powered by a diesel engine. In a period of planned force reduction, the japan ground self-defense force (jgsdf) planning calls for additional type 99s.
:the 99-type ammunition loading vehicle supports the type 99 155mm hsp. It loads the ammunition and the like for the 99 type self-propelled 155mm howitzers
item no : 01597
item name : jgsdf type 99 hsp
bar code : 9580208015972
scale : 1:35
item type : static kit
model brief : length: 320. 7mm : width: 94. 7mm
total parts : 860+
metal parts : n/a
photo etched parts : 1 piece
film parts : n/a
resin parts : n/a
total sprues : 28 sprues , lower hull , upper hull and turret
paint schemes : jgsdf
released date : 2012-07
more features the kit consists of over 860 parts:
>the kit w/refined detail
>multi-slide moulded lower hull , upper hull & turret
>192 individual tracks links:
>photo-etched parts for grill"
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