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EDUARD 53296 USS Nimitz CVN-68 Photo Etched

Brand EDUARD

SKU EDU-53296 EAN 8591437581085

Features

Scale: 1/350

Nation: United States of America

Period: WWII

Type: Ships

Price 32,55 €

Description

1/350 USS Nimitz CVN-68 Part II Photo Etched (by Trumpeter)

The USS Nimitz (CVN-68) is a U.S. nuclear aircraft carrier, belonging to the Nimitz class, named after Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, one of the leading naval commanders of World War II. She is one of the largest and most powerful aircraft carriers in the world and part of the United States Navy (USN).

Here are some key features of the USS Nimitz:

Size and Capabilities: The USS Nimitz is one of the largest aircraft carriers ever built. It is about 333 meters in length, with a wide and long flight deck to accommodate aircraft during takeoff and docking. It can carry a large number of combat aircraft, helicopters and reconnaissance planes, making it a powerful airborne platform.

Nuclear Propulsion: One of the distinguishing features of the USS Nimitz is its nuclear propulsion. Nuclear power powers the reactors that produce electricity for the electric motors that move the propellers, providing the unit with virtually unlimited range and remarkable speed.

Aircraft on board: The USS Nimitz is capable of operating a wide range of aircraft, including fighters, fighter-bombers, reconnaissance aircraft and helicopters. Its air groups can consist of several dozen aircraft, providing a large power projection capability.

Defense System: The USS Nimitz is equipped with an array of active and passive defense systems, including radar, anti-aircraft missiles and electronic countermeasures, to protect itself and its air battle group from enemy threats.

Role and employment: Nimitz-class aircraft carriers are used in a wide range of missions, including power projection operations, close air support, air defense, reconnaissance, and humanitarian operations. They are often used as part of naval battle groups, providing formidable strike and defense potential for the U.S. military.

The USS Nimitz was launched in 1972 and is still in active service. Its presence and power projection capabilities have made the USS Nimitz a crucial component of U.S. military forces and have demonstrated the relevance and importance of nuclear aircraft carriers in U.S. defense strategy.