USS GATO SS-212 1944 PLASTIC MODEL KIT 1/350 HOBBY BOSS

During World War II, the Gato class, and its successor, the Balao class, carried much of the burden of the submarine war in the Pacific. These new fleet submarines were successful boats that proved to be fast, strong, well armed, and suited to the long-range patrols necessary to fight in the Pacific. They waged war against the Axis powers, amassing a record of devastation and sheer killing power that was unmatched by any other land or sea assault platform. These new fleet submarines enabled the Navy to shift its submarine doctrine from coastal defense to open ocean attacks on enemy warships and convoys critical to enemy logistical support. This doctrine of forward presence and strike warfare by the submarine remains today. Item No 83524 Item Name USS GATO SS-212 1944 Bar Code 6939319235244 Scale 1:350 Item Type Plastic Model Warship Kit Model Dimension Length: 271.5mm Beam: 24.7mm Total Plastic Parts 20+ Total Sprues 3 sprues and stand Chromeplate Parts n/a Resin Parts n/a Metal Parts n/a Photo Etched Parts 1 piece