The M55 203mm self-propelled howitzer was developed in the United States and produced since the 1950s. This vehicle was designed to use components from the Patton tank series in order to reduce development time and costs, and to share the hull and gun mount with the M53 15mm self-propelled gun in order to further reduce procurement and operating costs. This vehicle was equipped with a 203.2mm howitzer with a 30-degree left and right traverse angle, and was equipped with ten M106 howitzers. The M55 was retired after being mobilized for the Vietnam War, but some vehicles were given to countries such as West Germany, Belgium, and Italy.
This model kit from I Love Kit features a slide-molded hull; photo-etched parts are included.
