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

In regards to the Kursk

From extent associated with the Cold War Era hands race, Russia stumbled on emerge while the globe's 2nd largest naval energy. Meant to oppose the Aircraft Carriers of the powerful U.S. Navy, the Russian Navy created a new variety of Guided-Missile Nuclear Submarine referred to as Oscar course. Massive Oscar-I Class submarines had been first employed in 1982. Later on, the Oscar-I submarine would evolve into the a lot 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 Course submarines had been with the capacity of high-maneuverability and silenced motion. In January 1995 the 10th submarine of this Oscar-II show, the K.141 Kursk, went into payment with Russia's Northern Fleet and was assigned to protect the nation's north edges. Like other Oscar-II Class nuclear submarines the Kursk had two-layer construction consisting of an 8.5 diameter pressure-resistant inner hull along with an external hull. The approximately 3.5meter space between those two hull levels housed twelve 550km-range SS-N-19 anti-ship cruise missile launch tubes for each part. To support these missile launchers the 154m-long Kursk ended up being built extra-wide, which behemoth of a nuclear submarine became known because of its total girth of 18.2meters. The Kursk sank five years down the road August 12th, 2000. This incident would mark many tragic episode in most of Russian submarine history. At 11:30 am, 140km from the naval slot of Severomorsk (Northern Fleet Headquarters), an explosion of not known cause sent the Kursk 100m underwater on base regarding the Barents Sea. Despite efforts for the Russian Navy, also British and Norwegian rescue teams, the 118 men on-board, including the captain, could not be saved.

Three sets of decals included

In addition to the Kursk (K-141), kit also incorporates markings for just two other Oscar II class submarines- the 9th Oscar II, the Omsk (K-186), plus the 11th Oscar II, the Tomsk (K-512).

perfect for diorama design

The Kursk model is ideal for using in dioramas. With this specific model you can enjoy creating 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's special features and powerful form are typical reproduced faithfully with full information.
• Characteristically wide girth authentically replicated.
• Model features authentic replication of sound dampening tile, cruise missile launchers, torpedo introducing tubes, and water drainage slits.
• The periscope and radar antenna might modeled in "in-use" or "stowed" positions.
• Eagle emblem on forward side of conning tower replicated as decal.