Multipurpose Amphibious Assault Ship U.S.S. Wasp 'LHD-1'

Name: Revell 05104 LHD-1 U.S.S. Wasp
Brand: Revell
Price: 201.95 EUR
Availability: InStock

LIMITED EDITION

With the U.S.S. WASP (LHD-1), the U.S. Navy set in 1989, the first ship of a new class of amphibious assault ships, in multi-purpose service. Seven ships of the WASP class were completed by 2009. These ships are the successors TARAWA class and can carry up to 40 aircraft (helicopters and VTOL), numerous tanks, or up to 1,894 troops of the Marine Corps. Furthermore, the floodable Dock several houses at the rear landing boats that bring the combat vehicles and troops ashore. The main function of these ships is to support landing operations of the Navy. But also for rescue operations or humanitarian missions they become available.

The U.S.S. Wasp is 257.2 meters long, has a continuous over the entire length flight deck and has a top speed of 20 knots. The crew consists of 104 officers and 1,004 enlisted men. The hospital can accommodate 600 injured, which are supplied in six operating rooms. 1349 parts kits for the U.S.S. Wasp detail again. Included are photo-etched parts, which enable a delicate depiction of the railing and the radar equipment. The one-piece surface and provided with many engravings flight deck is placed precisely on the one-piece hull. The cargo compartment of the vehicle, the aircraft hangar and also the Dock-fidelity. For the placement of the information contained hovercraft (LCAC) and Landing Craft (LCU) M1A1 & M60 battle tanks, AAV7, HMMWV and trucks are considered. In addition, the following aircraft are included: AH-1W Super Cobra, CH-53E Sea Stallion, CH-46 Sea Knight, AV-8B Harrier II, MV-22A Osprey. Two lateral lifts, to reposition either carry the aircraft to the flight deck. The detailed bridge building houses the antenna forest with all electrical systems on two masts. The extensive armament, consisting of RIM-7 Sea Sparrow, RIM-116 RAM, Phalanx CIWS and other gun is also represented authentically. The decals give a representation of the USS Wasp with numerous markings for the ship, the aircraft and the landing craft.

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Amphibious Assault Ship Wasp-class - US Navy, LHD-1 USS Wasp

Aantal onderdelen: 1.387

Afmeting:

Lang 740 mm.

Model-details:

Includes photo-etched parts for the railing and radar equipment
Detailed one-piece hull with many structures
One-piece main deck (flight deck) with intricate engravings surface
Either closed or open Dock
True to original aircraft hangar and cargo vehicles
Two side lifts to position either
2 LCAC hovercraft
Two landing craft LCU
2 helicopters AH-1W Super Cobra
4 helicopters CH-53E Sea Stallion
4 helicopters CH-46 Sea Knight
2 AV-8B Harrier II
4 MV-22A Osprey
Various vehicles: 2 M1A1 Abrams, 2 M60, 2 AAV7, 2 armored personnel carriers, 2 guns, 4 HMMWV, 2 Trucks
Flight deck vehicles
Extensive decal markings for the ship, the aircraft and the landing craft