USS Mobile Bay (CG-53) USN (Ticonderoga-Class) HSP1002 scale 1:700

USS Mobile Bay (CG-53) Ticonderoga-Class USN HSP1002 scale 1:700

USS Mobile Bay (CG-53) USN (Ticonderoga-Class) HSP1002 scale 1:700
Hobby Master 1:700 Sea Power Series
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USS Mobile Bay (CG-53) USN (Ticonderoga-Class) HSP1002 scale 1:700 Hobby Master 1:700 Sea Power Series 1:700 Scale Item: HSP1002 The Ticonderoga Class ship was first conceived as a low cost, large production number vessel with a hull based on the Spruance Class Destroyer but later was redesigned as a cruiser. Over time the Ticonderoga Class evolved in to one of the most advanced ships in the USN inventory. The Ticonderoga Class was the first combat surface ship to be equipped with the AEGIS Weapon System that can detect threats 200 miles away and provide defense against the threat. Originally there were 27 ships built but 5 have been retired. USS Mobile Bay (CG-53) is a Ticonderoga class guided-missile cruiser that is named after the Battle of Mobile Bay during the American Civil War in 1864. Her keel was laid in June 1984 and launched in August 1985 and after sea-trials Mobile Bay was commissioned on February 21, 1987. Initially her homeport was Mayport, Florida but in June 1990 relocated to Yokosuka, Japan with deployment to support Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. While there the ship launched 22 Tomahawk missiles and help destroy thirty eight Iraqi naval vessels.
Additional Info
  • Stock#
    HSP1002
  • Brand
    Hobby Master
  • Color
    Camouflage
  • Country of Manufacture
  • Type
    Battle Ship
  • Vehicle Model
    Ticonderoga-Class
  • Era
    Modern
  • Country
    United States
  • Scale
    1:700
Warning: Choking Hazard! Contains small parts. Not a toy. Not for children under 3 years.
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