Product Description

The Akizuki-class (first generation) destroyer was built through U.S. Outsourced Procurement Program (OSP), and was the first domestically produced destroyer of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force with a standard displacement of 2,000 tons.
The first ship, the Akizuki, entered service in 1960. Designed from the outset with the requirement of having excellent command and control capabilities, it served as the fleet flagship for a long period, from 1961 to 1985.
The hull adopted the long forecastle design, which was common in many escort ships of the time. It was the last ship to feature a slope that descended towards the stern, commonly known as the "Dutch Slope."
In terms of armament, it possessed powerful firepower, including three long-barreled 54-caliber 12.7cm guns, two twin 50-caliber 7.6cm rapid-fire guns, and a quadruple 53cm torpedo launcher.
After entering service, efforts were made to improve its capabilities, and in 1968, the depth charge weapon at the stern was removed and a variable depth sonar (VDS) was installed.
Furthermore, in 1978, the anti-submarine armament was updated by replacing the anti-submarine rocket launchers from Mk.108 to Type 71 Bofors, and the conventional torpedo launchers with Type 68 triple torpedo tubes.
After retiring from its role as a fleet flagship, it was reclassified as a special service ship and decommissioned in 1993.

1/350 scale plastic model
・Full hull model
- Variable depth sonar (VDS), Bofors anti-submarine rocket launchers, short torpedo tubes, etc., recreate the ship as it was during its special refit.
- Includes decals for ship numbers, walkways, etc.
・1 ship included
・Total length: 337mm

*The image shows the product assembled and painted.

Product Specifications

Item series

Sky Wave

Country

Japan

Item code

JB27

JAN code

4986470023625

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