03265 Revell 1/72 M109 self-Propelled howitzer (USA)

Additional Information

the M109 is an American self-propelled artillery unit, a class of self-propelled howitzers that has become the most common in the world. M109 created in 1953-1960 years to replace less successful SAU M44, in parallel with the M108 105 mm. caliber was produced Commercially in the United States. In the period from 1962 to 2003 years repeatedly modernized. In the 1990s, it was produced under license in South Korea. In total, 9205 self-propelled guns of all modifications were produced. It quickly became a standard self-propelled artillery unit of the US troops, replacing not only older models, but also the M108. The first combat use of the M109 during the Vietnam war and was subsequently used in almost all military conflicts involving the United States. Besides the U.S., has become a standard self-propelled gun of NATO countries.

model Length - 9.1 cm

Number of parts - 160 PCs.