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'U.S.S. Charles F. Adams' (DDG-2), Adams Class Guided Missile Destroyer ~ Premium Edition Kit

ITEM NO: DRA 7059
SCALE: 1:700
ARRIVAL: December 2006
Box Size: 13"x7.5"x1.8"
Category: U.S. Modern Naval Vessel


Main Features:

- Authentic 1:700 scale model of the 'U.S.S. Charles F. Adams' (DDG-2)
- Cartograf decals
- Photo-etched parts (Ship railing, radars and more...)
- Additional parts to build vessels that served in the German (Lütjens class), Australian (Perth class) and Greece navies.


Vessel History

Intended as a follow-on to the Forrest Sherman class destroyers the ship was originally designated as DD-952. Outwardly similar to the Sherman class, Charles F. Adams was the first U.S. Navy ship designed from the keel up to launch anti-aircraft missiles. To reflect the increased capabilities of the ship and to distinguish it from previous destroyer designs, Charles F. Adams was re-designated DDG-2 prior to the ship's launching.