Dragon 1/350 Uss Florida Ssgn 728

The Dragon 1/350 USS Florida SSGN-728 (part number HC-D1056) revisits a landmark subject from the brand’s history with a refined take on an Ohio-class submarine. Building on Dragon’s first-ever ship release, this updated kit captures the distinctive lines of USS Florida and sharp surface detail throughout, offering a compelling project for modern naval enthusiasts.

About the Subject

USS Florida (SSGN-728) entered service on 18 June 1983 as part of the US Navy’s Ohio class. After a successful shakedown that included a Trident missile launch, she later underwent refuelling and conversion at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (2003–2006) from a ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) to a cruise missile submarine (SSGN). In March 2011, during Operation Odyssey Dawn, USS Florida conducted her first combat action, launching 93 Tomahawk cruise missiles—marking the first combat use by any Ohio-class boat.

Key Details

• 1/350 scale plastic model kit of USS Florida (SSGN-728) by Dragon
• Updated configuration includes a Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) mounted on deck
• DDS enables covert SEAL operations and carriage of swimmer delivery vehicles (SDV)
• Crisp moulding and accurately captured hull form

This release reflects the submarine’s evolution from SSBN to SSGN, with the Dry Deck Shelter adding notable visual interest along the streamlined hull. The overall quality of the tooling delivers a clean build platform and showcases the modernised appearance associated with Florida’s later service.

Whether you’re expanding a contemporary US Navy collection or focusing on Ohio-class subjects, Dragon’s HC-D1056 offers a well-rendered representation of a significant SSGN with historical relevance and distinctive special operations capability.