Description
The Hornet was the eigth aircraft carrier of the U.S. Navy and the third one of the Yorktown type constructed under the limitations of the naval treaty. The Hornet had excellent equipment and anti-torpedo protection, but her anti-aircraft armament consisting of eight 5-inch (12.7mm) single-barrelled A.A. guns (38 calibres long) was rather weak. She was powered by turbine engine offering 120,000hp and made a speed of 34 knots.
Specifications
- Brand
- Tamiya
- Category
- Plastic Model Kits
- Scale
- 1:700
- Model Type
- Ships
- Ship Type
- Carrier
- Nationality
- American
- Era
- 1939-1945 - World War II
- Kit Type
- Assembly Kit
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US HORNET AIRCRAFT CARRIER
Description
The Hornet was the eigth aircraft carrier of the U.S. Navy and the third one of the Yorktown type constructed under the limitations of the naval treaty. The Hornet had excellent equipment and anti-torpedo protection, but her anti-aircraft armament consisting of eight 5-inch (12.7mm) single-barrelled A.A. guns (38 calibres long) was rather weak. She was powered by turbine engine offering 120,000hp and made a speed of 34 knots.
Specifications
- Brand
- Tamiya
- Category
- Plastic Model Kits
- Scale
- 1:700
- Model Type
- Ships
- Ship Type
- Carrier
- Nationality
- American
- Era
- 1939-1945 - World War II
- Kit Type
- Assembly Kit
