Revell 1/720 05170 USS Tarawa LHA-1 Assault Ship kit
odel kit of an amphibious attack ship of the US Navy. The ships are a combination of a helicopter carrier and a floating port for landing craft. hoisting crane, Gun turrets, Landing boats, Helicopters, Display stand Decals for 5 ships of the Tarawa class length 347mm Width 100mm Parts 102
No other vessel in the world is comparable to the U.S.S. Tarawa and her sister ship, the U.S.S. Saipon. Belonging to the American amphibious forcec, she represents a combination of helicopter carrier and floating part. 30 Marine Corps helicopters are stationed on the flight deck, ready for action. The Tarawa's unique features include a sorcalled wet deck. A gigant stern gate provides access to a mobile harbour basin where action is required. The Tarawa has a total displacement of 39,300 tons. Powered by two Westinghouse steam turbines of 70,000 SHP driving two propelling screws, she has a max. speed of 24 knots