USS Virginia (SSN-774)
Stock Number: YKM-350105 Price: $65.00
The New Attack Submarine is designed for multi-mission operations and enhanced
operational flexibility. Seawolf (SSN-21) Class quieting has been incorporated in a smaller hull while military performance has been maintained or
improved. Compared with the Seawolf, the Virginia
Class SSN is slower, carries fewer weapons, and is less capable in diving depth and arctic
operations. On the other hand, the Virginia Class is expected to
be as quiet as the Seawolf, will incorporate a vertical launch system
and have improved surveillance as well as special operations characteristics to enhance
littoral warfare capability. While the 688-I submarines are noisier
than the improved Russian Akula class, the Seawolf
is quieter than Akula and the upcoming Russian SSN-P-IX class. The primary design
driver for the Virginia Class SSN is acoustic quietness equal to
that of the Seawolf, even at the cost of reducing maximum top speed. With a
focus on the littoral battlespace, the Virginia Class Submarine
has improved magnetic stealth, sophisticated surveillance capabilities, and Special Warfare
enhancements.
The Blue Water Navy kit measures 12 1/2 inches long and is a perfect starter kit. The hull is a single casting with resin dive planes. A small photo-etched brass sheet is included.
Subs of class: USS Virginia (SSN-774), USS Texas (SSN-775), USS Hawaii (SSN-776), USS North Carolina (SSN-777), USS New Hampshire (SSN-778) and USS New Mexico (SSN-779).