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STURGEON CLASS
SUBMARINE
Stopped The Soviet Navy - Influenced Modern Attack Subs
The Sturgeon class
was a
class of nuclear-powered fast attack submarines in
service with the United States Navy from the 1960s until
2004. They were the workhorses of the Navy's attack
submarine fleet throughout much of the Cold War.
Sturgeon class submarines were built for anti-submarine warfare
in the late 1960s and 1970s. They are heavily armed,
with missiles including Tomahawks and Harpoons, as well
as mines. The submarines also integrated new
noise-reducing technological breakthroughs.
Torpedo tubes are located amidships to accommodate the
bow-mounted sonar. The sail-mounted dive planes rotate
to a vertical position for breaking through the ice when
surfacing in Arctic regions.
Current
submarine weaponry has likely been influenced by the
Sturgeon class’ on-board arsenal. In the 1980s, the Navy
upgraded its Sturgeon-class boats to include improved
electronics and the BQQ-5 sonar suite with a retractable
towed array -- a technology that is widely used today.
The Sturgeons' top speed was 26 knots
(48 km/h).
This class of ship was the platform of choice for many
of the Cold War missions for which submarines are now
famous. After a 5-year study was completed on the
SSN-637 class submarine, the design life was extended
from 20 years to 30 years.
Some of the class’ distinguishing features included a
retractable towed sonar array, a large sail to allow for
multiple antennas, an ability to fire torpedoes, and a
half-inch rubber coating covering a glass-reinforced
plastic dome to improve sonar sphere performance.
The last nine Sturgeons were lengthened 10 feet to
provide more space for electronic equipment and
habitability. The extra space also helped facilitate the
use of dry deck shelters first deployed in 1982.
The class received mid-life upgrades in the 1980s,
including the BQQ-5 sonar suite with a retractable towed
array, Mk 117 torpedo fire control equipment, and other
electronics upgrades.
This primarily wood
Sturgeon class
submarine
model is
19"
x 7" x 4"
(1/200 scale)
$1,355
 Shipping and insurance in the US included.
Other
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This model is in stock and can be shipped within five
business days.
25" long
(1/144 scale)
$1,725 Shipping and insurance in the US included.
Other
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This model is
built per commission only. We require only a small
deposit to start the process (not full amount, not even
half) to start the process $500 The
remaining balance won't be due until the model is
completed,
in maximum four months.
36" long
(1/100 scale)
$2,370 Shipping and insurance in the US included.
Other
places: $300 flat rate.
This model is
built per commission only. We require only a small
deposit to start the process (not full amount, not even
half) to start the process $500 The
remaining balance won't be due until the model is
completed,
in maximum four months.
For different sizes,
contact us for a quote:
Services@ModelShipMaster.com.
Learn more about the
Sturgeon class submarine here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sturgeon-class_submarine
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