As developed and manufactured by the Pacific Car and Foundry Company, the Self-Propelled 8-inch Howitzer can fire 200-pound projectiles up to a maximum range of eleven miles. It is believed that Howitzers have been essential military equipment since the 18th century, but today's self-propelled variety most closely resembles another powerful weapon - the tank. Kit features a movable turret and gun, opening hatches, an opening rear door, rotating drive sprockets, flexible black tracks, six crew figures in multiple poses and decals with authentic U.S. Army markings.