Tamiya 31906 - 1/700 RUSSIAN SSGN KURSK (OSCAR II CLASS)  [31906]

Concerning the Kursk

From the severity for the Cold War Era hands battle, Russia stumbled on emerge since the globe's second biggest naval energy. Meant to oppose the Aircraft Carriers of the effective U.S. Navy, the Russian Navy created a new type of Guided-Missile Nuclear Submarine referred to as Oscar course. Massive Oscar-I Class submarines had been very first used in 1982. Later, the Oscar-I submarine would evolve into the more massive Oscar-II Class, with a wonderful displacement tonnage of 18,300 tons and total duration of 154 meters. Despite their gargantuan size, Oscar-II Class submarines had been with the capacity of high-maneuverability and silenced movement. In January 1995 the 10th submarine regarding the Oscar-II series, the K.141 Kursk, went into commission with Russia's Northern Fleet and was assigned to protect the country's northern boundaries. Like other Oscar-II Class nuclear submarines the Kursk had two-layer construction consisting of an 8.5 diameter pressure-resistant internal hull also an outside hull. The around 3.5meter area between these two hull levels housed twelve 550km-range SS-N-19 anti-ship cruise missile launch tubes on each part. To support these missile launchers the 154m-long Kursk ended up being built extra-wide, and also this behemoth of a nuclear submarine became known for the total girth of 18.2meters. The Kursk sank 5 years later on August 12th, 2000. This event would mark probably the most 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 as yet not known cause delivered the Kursk 100m underwater to your base of Barents water. Despite efforts associated with the Russian Navy, in addition to British and Norwegian rescue crews, the 118 men on-board, including the captain, couldn't be conserved.

Three sets of decals included

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

perfect for diorama design

The Kursk model is ideal for using in dioramas. Using this model you are able to enjoy producing awesome scenes. (picture features sample diorama)

Specs & Features

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