This is a scale plastic model kit, assembly required. Paints and glue not included.

The M109 Howitzers started their military service in the 1960s and were the result of the U.S. Military looking for a Self-Propelled Howitzer with a protected crew compartment to replace the M44 and M52. This need dated back to the early 1950s before the M44 and M52 had even gone into full service with U.S. Forces, the reason for which was that both of the weapons systems had shortcomings which became evident very early in their military service. When the M109 entered service it very quickly became the standard NATO Self-Propelled Howitzer going into service with a number of NATO members. The M109 first saw limited action during the Vietnam War, and was still in service during both of the Gulf conflicts with both the British Army and the U.S. Army. The M109A2 came into service in the mid 1970s and is the subject of this review.