The Takanami class destroyer is the newest class of Japanese ASW destroyer, serving with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). It is an evolution of the Murasame-class destroye, the hull and offensive ability are reinforced. The main battery with 127mm gun is the same type as that of the kongo class. In front of the bridge VLS for short-SAM(Sea-sparrow) and Asroc-SUM was mounted on the higher place from the deck. Instead of Murasame’s VLS for Mk-48, SSM-1B missiles were equipped on the center of the hull, and the room for helicopter crew under the missilesuly 2001. She is launched on 26 July 2001,and commissioned on 12 March 2003.

Features

• The kit consists of over 540 parts
• Detailed hull w/accurate design
• 1 sprue in clear with 13 parts for SH-60 helicopters with fine details.
• Contains display stand
• Large size photo-etched fret for handrails,deck details etc.”

Specification

• Model Brief: Length:431.4 mm Beam:49.7 mm
• Total Parts: 540+
• Metal Parts; anchor chain
• Photo Etched Parts: 2 PCS
• Total Sprues: 9 sprues , hull and deck
• Paint Schemes: JMSDF TAKANAMI DESTROYER