The Hyuga-class are helicopter destroyers (DDH) (essentially aircraft carriers for helicopters) serving with the JMSDF. By placing the ship’s stealth technology-incorporating bridge on the starboard side of the vessel, its designers made possible the first JMSDF vessel with a full-length unobstructed flight deck, able to hold 11 helicopters as opposed to the previous 3 that could be accommodated on its predecessors. These are also the first JMSDF DDHs with a Combat Information Center (CIC) capable of serving as a flagship command room. The Hyuga-class are the first JMSDF ships armed with the FCS-3 anti-aircraft combat system, and their 16-cell Mk.41 VLS (vertical launching system) can be fitted with the next-generation Sea Sparrow (RIM-162 ESSM) missile. After the Great East Japan (Tohoku) Earthquake in 2011, helicopters from the Hyuga jumped into action, flying search and rescue missions in the disaster area. It additionally served as a king of offshore floating support for personnel and logistical transport operations of all services of the Japan Self Defense Forces, as well as American military units assisting in the relief efforts. At present, the Hyuga operates out of the Maizuru port in Kyoto Prefecture as the key vessel in the 3rd Destroyer Squadron, 3rd Destroyer Flotilla, playing active roles in maritime defense, disaster relief and international peacekeeping missions.
Please see the paint guide below for the manufacturer’s suggested colors.
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Product Details
Scale: 1/450
Skill Level: 2
Parts: 190+
- Painting and assembly required
- 7 sprues
- Molded in grey plastic
- One decal sheet
- Two-piece hull
- One-piece deck
- Display stand
- Optional flagpoles
- Onboard boats
- Includes a towing vehicle, two P-25J rescue work vehicle and a self-propelled 25t crane truck
- Onboard aircraft includes two each MCH-101 minesweeping/transport helicopter, SH-60K patrol helicopter and MV-22 transport helicopter
- MCH-101 and SH-60K have optional folded rotors
- Illustrated instructions and paint guide
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Paint Guide:
White
Black
Yellow
Green
Silver
Gold
Cocoa Brown or Hull Red
Flat Black
Tan
Flat White
Bright Blue
Shine Red
Tire Black
Grey FS 36320
Grey FS 26440
Light Grey FS 36495
Dark Sea Grey BS381C/638
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