Product Overview:

The Trumpeter 05638 kit offers a highly detailed 1/350 scale plastic model of the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), the lead ship of the US Navy’s newest class of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. This kit features over 2,200 finely moulded parts, including extensive photo-etched components, accurately representing the ship’s advanced design and capabilities. With precise engineering and comprehensive instructions, this model provides an authentic representation of the most technologically advanced aircraft carrier in the world.

Features:

• 1/350 scale plastic model kit of the USS Gerald R. Ford CVN-78
• Over 2,200 parts including 6 photo-etched sheets and metal anchor chain
• Hull constructed as a one-piece part for accurate shape
• Finely rendered decks with detailed surface textures
• Includes display stand and a comprehensive air wing: F-35C, EA-18G, MH-60S, MV-22, F/A-18F, E-2C
• Complete decal sets for ship and aircraft markings
• Detailed island superstructure with photo-etched railings and radars
• Deck vehicles and equipment including Tilly crane, tow tractors, and fire trucks

Note:

This model kit requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints and tools are not included and must be purchased separately.

History:

The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) is the first in a new class of US Navy aircraft carriers, representing a significant leap forward in naval technology and capability. Commissioned in 2017, the Gerald R. Ford features numerous advancements over the preceding Nimitz-class, including the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) for more efficient and less stressful aircraft launches, and the Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) for improved recovery of a wider range of aircraft. The ship also boasts a redesigned flight deck to increase sortie rates, enhanced radar and sensor systems, and a reduced crew requirement due to increased automation. With a displacement of approximately 100,000 tons and a length of 1,106 feet (337 meters), the Gerald R. Ford is the largest aircraft carrier ever built. Its air wing includes the latest generation of aircraft such as the F-35C Lightning II, E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, and unmanned systems like the MQ-25 Stingray. The Gerald R. Ford class is planned to include ten ships, gradually replacing the Nimitz-class carriers and serving as the backbone of the US Navy’s carrier strike groups well into the mid-21st century.