Product Description

[About the actual ship]
――The amphibious assault ship was developed as a ship type that has the ability as a landing craft, such as a dock landing ship and a cargo landing ship, in addition to the operational ability as a helicopter mother ship.
――The top deck has a flat flight deck similar to an aircraft carrier, and it is possible to operate 12 CH-46s and 9 CH-53s at the same time.
--Furthermore, a well-dock was set up at the rear of the hull, which had the capacity to accommodate 4 LCUs, 20 LCMs (6), and 52 LVTs.
--The LHA-2 Saipan was launched in 1974 as the second amphibious assault ship named Tarawa-class amphibious ship, and was commissioned in 1977.
――The full displacement amounted to 39,000 tons, the total length was 254 m, equipped with a steam turbine of 77,000 horsepower, and the maximum speed was 24 knots.
――Saipan has been in operation until 2007 and has been retired.

[About the model]
-The model is a plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the US Navy's amphibious assault ship Saipan, which was operated from 1977 to 2007, on a 1/700 scale.
-The powerful style unique to the amphibious assault ship is reproduced in detail.
-The model is a full hull model that reproduces to the bottom of the ship.
--The hull is divided into left and right parts to accurately model its shape.
――The finished figure is reproduced with a total length of about 36 cm and a width of about 6.8 cm.
-Details of the flight deck are expressed in detail including structures such as bridges.
-A helicopter to be mounted on the deck is also set.
――In addition, the well-dock at the rear of the hull reproduces the internal appearance, and the structure can be understood.
――It's a kit that is fun for model fans.

[Major features]
--Reproduce the American amphibious assault ship Saipan on 1/700 scale
--Plastic model assembly kit with a finished total length of about 360 mm
--Full hull model reproduced to the bottom of the ship
--With display stand
--Modeling of the well-dock at the rear of the hull


Item Size/Weight : 47.5 x 16 x 6.5 cm / 485g

Product Specifications

Country

USA

Item code

DR7009

JAN code

4545782073812

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