JS Myoko (DDG-175) is a Kongo-class guided missile destroyer in the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), named after Mount Myoko. She was laid down by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Nagasaki, Nagasaki on 8 April 1993, launched on 5 October 1994; and commissioned on 14 March 1996. Kit consist of 300 + parts, optional full or waterline hull, detailed (flight deck, hangar deck and other superstructures), full weapons suite, anchor chain, ships crane, life rafts and ships boats, deck fittings, photoetch (railings, inclined and vertical ladders, mast, antenna and additional fine accents), aircraft catapult and SH-60K helicopter, name plate and display stand. Completed model is approximately 18.5" long. Decals and 3-view color painting guide representing flight deck markings, aircraft insignia, hull markings, jack and ensign.