The M55 Self-Propelled Howitzer was an
American development emerging out of the 1950s. The vehicle was designed
around commonality of automotive parts with the existing M46 and M47
Patton series of medium combat tanks stocking US Cold War inventories at
the time. The M55 was similar in scope and function to the preceding
M53 self-propelled assault gun armed with a 155mm main gun barrel.
However, the M55 utilized a much larger 203.2mm M47 howitzer instead
which limited total ammunition carried due to the heftier shells.
Production of M55s was handled by the Pacific Car & Foundry Company
throughout the 1950s. Many US Army M53 systems were then upgraded to the
M55 standard.
Some M55s were utilized operational
during the American involvement in the Vietnam War (1955-1975) though
they were eventually removed from inventory within time.
| Item No | 63548 |
| Item Name | M55 203mm Self-Propelled Howitzer |
| Bar Code | 9580208635484 |
| Scale | 1:35 |
| Item Type | Plastic Model Armor Kit |
| Model Brief | Length: 237.6mm Width: 105.5mm |
| Total Parts | 850+ |
| Metal Parts | n/a |
| Photo Etched Parts | 2 pcs |
| Film Parts | n/a |
| Resin Parts | n/a |
| Total Sprues | 9 sprues , lower hull and turret |
| Released Date | 2023-12 |
| More Features |
the kit consists of over 850 parts - multi-directional slide moulded lower hull and turret - photo-etched parts included |