Tamiya 31906 - 1/700 RUSSIAN SSGN KURSK (OSCAR II CLASS) 田宮軍事模型食水綫系列 雙星孖星  [31906]

In regards to the Kursk

From the severity of Cold War Era arms battle, Russia came to emerge while the world&39;s second biggest naval power. Meant to oppose the Aircraft Carriers of the powerful U.S. Navy, the Russian Navy created a fresh type of Guided-Missile Nuclear Submarine referred to as Oscar class. Significant Oscar-I Class submarines were first utilized in 1982. Later on, the Oscar-I submarine would evolve into the much more massive Oscar-II Class, with a wonderful displacement tonnage of 18,300 tons and total period of 154 meters. Despite their gargantuan size, Oscar-II Course submarines had been effective at high-maneuverability and silenced movement. In January 1995 the 10th submarine regarding the Oscar-II show, the K.141 Kursk, went into payment with Russia&39;s Northern Fleet and ended up being assigned to defend the country&39;s north edges. Like other Oscar-II Class nuclear submarines the Kursk had two-layer construction comprising an 8.5 diameter pressure-resistant internal hull also an outside hull. The about 3.5meter area between both of these hull layers housed twelve 550km-range SS-N-19 anti-ship cruise missile launch pipes on each part. To allow for these missile launchers the 154m-long Kursk was built extra-wide, which behemoth of a nuclear submarine became known because of its total girth of 18.2meters. The Kursk sank five years later on August 12th, 2000. This event would mark many tragic episode in all of Russian submarine history. At 11:30 am, 140km off the naval slot of Severomorsk (Northern Fleet Headquarters), an explosion of unknown cause delivered the Kursk 100m underwater towards bottom regarding the Barents Sea. Despite efforts for the Russian Navy, plus Uk and Norwegian rescue crews, the 118 men on-board, including the captain, couldn't be conserved.

Three sets of decals included

as well as the Kursk (K-141), kit also incorporates markings for 2 other Oscar II class submarines- the 9th Oscar II, the Omsk (K-186), plus the 11th Oscar II, the Tomsk (K-512).

Ideal for diorama design

The Kursk model is fantastic for making use of in dioramas. With this particular model it is possible to enjoy producing awesome scenes. (picture features sample diorama)

Specs & Features

• Tamiya gift suggestions a model kit for the Oscar II class Guided-Missile Nuclear Submarine, the Kursk.
• 1/700 scale, total size: 205mm, total width: 26mm.
• The Oscar II class nuclear submarine&39;s unique features and powerful form are reproduced faithfully and with full information.
• Characteristically wide girth authentically replicated.
• Model features authentic replication of sound dampening tile, cruise missile launchers, torpedo releasing tubes, and water drainage slits.
• The periscope and radar antenna can be modeled in "in-use" or "stowed" positions.
• Eagle emblem on forward side of conning tower replicated as decal.