Trumpeter 04537 1/350 JMSDF MURASAME destroyer

In order to make up for the lack of point air defense capabilities and strengthen ocean anti-submarine capabilities, Japan built the Murasame-class destroyer in the 1990s. Its construction purpose is to gradually replace the Hatsuyuki-class multi-purpose destroyer, which is mainly used for offshore combat missions. The ship itself and the weapons it carries are relatively backward and unsuitable for ocean combat missions. The Murasame-class multi-purpose destroyer adopts a full-length deck ship type with a neat and concise appearance. The "Sea Sparrow" ship-to-air missile and the "Asroc" anti-submarine missile are both replaced by a vertical launch system. The helicopter landing and take-off deck is wider and equipped with SH-60J "Sea Hawk" multi-purpose anti-submarine helicopters. The hangar can accommodate 2 helicopters. The degree of automation of the entire ship has been greatly improved.

Specifications

• Model size Length: 431.4mm Width: 49.7mm
• Total number of parts: 630+pcs
• Metal parts: chain
• Etched parts: 2pcs
• Total sprues: 12sprues, hull and deck
• The kit consists of over 630 parts
• Detailed hull w/accurate design
• 1 sprue in clear with 13 parts for SH-60J helicopters with fine details.
• Minesweeper ( msc-681) included
• Contains display stand
• Large size photo-etched fret for handrails,deck details etc.