Barcode: 0 89195 87112 1
Case Pack: 20 pieces per master carton
Box Size: 6.5" x 18.7" x 2.6"
Features:
- Brand new Cartograf decals
New from Orange Box is a fine combination of a Soviet surface warship and an
American nuclear-powered submarine. The 1/700 scale vessels in question are
the Admiral Nakhimov and USS Dallas (SSN-700). The former is a 24,300-ton Kirov-class
battlecruiser that’s still serving in the Russian Navy. Beaten in size only
by aircraft carriers, this Soviet vessel is huge, even in 1/700 scale. The third
ship in this Kirov class, it was originally named Kalinin. It entered service
with the Northern Fleet at the end of 1988, and was renamed Admiral Nakhimov
after the collapse of the Soviet Union. It was reactivated in 2005 after being
mothballed for a time, and is currently being overhauled. Main weapons aboard
the nuclear-powered battlecruiser are 20 P-700 Granit (SS-N-19) Shipwreck missiles.
The American counterpart in this twin set is USS Dallas, a Los Angeles-class
attack submarine. This US Navy boat was commissioned in 1981, and its initial
duties were in the research and development area. However, since 1988 it has
been part of Submarine Squadron Two based in Connecticut, and the submarine
has conducted numerous deployments to places like the Mediterranean, Persian
Gulf, Indian Ocean and North Atlantic. More recently USS Dallas has been fitted
with a Dry Deck Shelter that allows deployment of Swimmer Delivery Vehicles
by special forces teams. These two interesting vessels – a Russian and an American
– are a valuable addition to the Orange Box range of ships. Outfitted with brand
new Cartograf decals, this pair of ships is offered at a very reasonable price
and with an outstanding level of quality!
