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PLAN Type 039A Yuan Class SSG (Modern)

By: Hobby Boss

Type: Scale Model

Product Line: Model Kits - Ship (1/350) (Hobby Boss)

21 pcs.

MSRP old price: $19.99


Product Info

Title
PLAN Type 039A Yuan Class SSG (Modern)
Publisher
Sub-category
Publish Year
2017
Dimensions
9.75x5.25x1.5"
NKG Part #
2147882086
MFG. Part #
HBB83510
Type
Scale Model

Description

The Type 039A submarine (NATO code name Yuan class) is the newest class of diesel-electric submarine in the People's Liberation Army Navy. This class was first launched at Wuhan Shipyard and is the successor of the Type 039 Song class.

The Yuan class inherits the tail design of the Type 039 (NATO codename: Song class) with four diving planes and a single large shaft. The teardrop shaped hull and large sail suggest heavy Kilo influence. The teardrop shape also suggests a pressurized double hull design inherited from the Kilo. A pair of fore planes are positioned in the middle of the sail. The submarine is equipped with indigenously developed cabin-raft (shock absorbers) system that helped to reduce noise level by over 35dB. Additionally, the submarine is covered with rubber anti-sonar protection tiles to reduce the risk of detection.

Models are supplied unpainted and some assembly may be required.