The 127mm Mk 45 is a naval gun turret of US origin. It was developed in the 1960's by United Defense as a lighter alternative to the earlier Mk 42 turret. The Mk 45 is the smallest 127mm gun turret in the world and can be considered a direct competitor to the Italian 127mm Compatto. The Mk 45 is a lighter and easier to install design while the Compatto has a higher rate of fire and has more ammunition ready to fire. Both guns use the same US standard 127mm ammunition.
| Item No | 63552 |
| Item Name | MK-45 Mod.2 (5-inch/54-caliber) Gun |
| Bar Code | 9580208635521 |
| Scale | 1:35 |
| Item Type | Plastic Model Armor Kit |
| Model Brief | Length: 273.7mm Width: 100mm |
| Total Parts | 15 |
| Metal Parts | n/a |
| Photo Etched Parts | 1 piece |
| Film Parts | n/a |
| Resin Parts | n/a |
| Total Sprues | 1 sprue , turret and base |
| Released Date | 2024-04 |
| More Features | The kit consists of 15 parts |