Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force guided-missile and anti-submarine warfare destroyer, lead ship in her 5-ship class. Kit features single-piece full hull (with finely molded below-water fittings), crisply engraved deck, well represented superstructure (including hangar interior), filigree mast lattice, radome and aerial array, ship's boats and davits, grey or grey or clear molded (depending on current stock) (depending on current stock) SH-60K helicopter, individually molded upperworks fittings, display stand (with nameplate) and extensive weapon suite. Also includes brass anchor chain and photo-etch parts - deck railings, helipad netting, vertical ladders and sensor panels. Completed model is approximately 17.0" long. Color painting guide shows port, starboard and overhead plan views with decals for hull, deck and helipad markings, jack, ensign and aircraft insignia.