Details of Trumpeter 00324 1/35 British 155mm AS-90 Self-Propelled Howitzer
Basic Specifications
• Item No.: Trumpeter 00324
• Scale: 1/35
• Subject: British 155mm AS-90 Tracked Self-Propelled Howitzer
• Kit Type: Unpainted plastic assembly kit, glue and paint required
• Completed Dimensions: Length 288 mm, Width 106 mm, Height 112 mm
• Parts Count: 309 pieces
• Photo-etched parts: Not included
• Package Weight: approx 500 g
• Figures, glue, paints and tools NOT included
Kit Contents
• Complete accurate tracked chassis and fully enclosed turret assembly
• Detailed 155mm 39-calibre main howitzer barrel with authentic breech structure
• Full set of road wheels, return rollers, drive sprockets and idler wheels
• Realistic flexible track link parts matching original vehicle tread features
• Complete suspension system components for static display posture
• Turret interior partial structural parts and external operational fittings
• Hull side skirts, stowage compartments and standard exterior accessories
• Decals for British Army standard military marking schemes
• Detailed step-by-step assembly instruction manual
Kit Features
• Precise 1/35 scale model restoring British modern AS-90 self-propelled howitzer
• Faithfully reproduced classic turret profile, chassis proportion and overall vehicle silhouette
• Accurate 155mm main gun structure with realistic barrel angle adjustment state
• Rich surface details including panel lines, bolt textures and welded hull features
• Standard flexible track links and complete suspension for authentic chassis restoration
• Fully presents the structural characteristics of NATO standard self-propelled artillery
• Ideal for modern British military armor collection and artillery themed diorama building
• Moderate part count, clean structural design, friendly for assembly and weathering modification
Recommended Skill Level
• Suitable for modern military artillery collectors and British armor model enthusiasts
• Beginner to intermediate skill level, easy to complete standard assembly and detailed finishing
Historical Background
• The AS-90 is a British domestically developed 155mm self-propelled howitzer, formally entering service with the British Army in the late 1990s.
• It adopts a fully enclosed armored turret and advanced fire control system, serving as the core long-range fire suppression equipment of British field artillery.
• Equipped with a 39-calibre 155mm rifled gun, it can launch full-range NATO standard artillery ammunition with stable firing accuracy.
• The vehicle features all-welded armored hull structure, providing basic protection against small arms fire and shrapnel.
• It has been actively deployed in multiple overseas military operations, maintaining stable combat reliability in modern battlefield environments.
Full‑Size Vehicle Specifications (British AS-90 Self-Propelled Howitzer)
• Combat Weight: 42 tons
• Overall Length: 9.07 m
• Overall Width: 3.50 m
• Overall Height: 2.60 m
• Engine: Cummins V8 diesel engine, 660 hp
• Max road speed: 55 km/h
• Cruising range: 420 km
• Main Armament: 155mm L31 rifled howitzer, 39 calibre
• Secondary Armament: 1 × 7.62mm general-purpose machine gun
• Maximum Firing Range: approx 24.7 km (standard shell), 30 km (rocket-assisted shell)
• Crew: 5 personnel
