Description

Dragon 1:700 USS Tarawa lha-1 (7008) – Rare Model

The Dragon 1:700 scale model of the U.S.S. Tarawa LHA‑1 (7008) rare model kit represents the lead ship of her class. An iconic amphibious assault vessel of the U.S. Navy. With high attention to detail and a robust sailing pedigree, this kit belongs to Dragon’s Modern Sea Power Series and is a classic choice for naval modelers.

This is a 1:700 plastic scale model kit of the U.S.S. Tarawa, the first Tarawa-class Landing Helicopter Assault ship commissioned in 1976. The kit captures both the flight deck and hull in fine detail.

Box Contents & Features

  • Plastic sprues for full hull, superstructure, flight deck, and island

  • Decal sheet for accurate ship markings, including hull numbers

  • Optional photo-etched parts in some releases for enhanced detail

  • Static display only — no movable parts

  • Dimensions when built: approximately 36 cm long × 6.8 cm wide

U.S.S. Tarawa (LHA‑1): Actual Ship Highlights

  • Lead ship of the Tarawa-class amphibious assault ships

  • Laid down in 1971, launched in 1973, and commissioned in 1976

  • Displacement: around 39,000–40,000 tons

  • Length: approximately 254 meters

  • Max speed: 24 knots

  • Aircraft capacity: around 19 CH-53 or 26 CH-46 helicopters, and up to 6 AV-8B Harriers

  • Armament included RAM missile launchers, Phalanx CIWS, 25 mm Bushmaster cannons, and multiple .50 caliber machine guns

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