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Tamiya Hornet Aircraft Carrier
Brand: Tamiya
Part No: HC-77510
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The Tamiya Hornet Aircraft Carrier portrays the U.S. Navy’s eighth carrier, USS Hornet, and the third of the Yorktown type. Presented under Tamiya part number HC-77510, it highlights the ship’s notable blend of speed, protection and anti-aircraft capability drawn from treaty-era design decisions.
Key Details Of The Prototype Ship
- Third of the Yorktown type constructed under naval treaty limitations.
- Equipped with anti-torpedo protection.
- Anti-aircraft armament: eight single-barrelled 5-inch (12.7 mm) guns, 38 calibres long.
- Turbine power output of 120,000 hp.
- Top speed of approximately 34 knots.
This overview provides useful context for enthusiasts and ship modellers interested in the Hornet’s historical specifications and design features.
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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.
Key Info:
- Brand: Tamiya
- Part No: HC-77510
- Barcode: 4950344999590
- Scale: 1:700
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