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Hobby Boss 1/700 USS Navy SS-285 Submarine # 87011
SKU
HBB87011
In Stock
Type:
Plastic Boat & Ship
Special Price
£5.18
was
£5.75
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The U.S. Navy Submarine SS-285 was part of the formidable fleet of American submarines that played a decisive role in the Pacific Theatre during the Second World War.
Built for long-range patrols and sustained operations far from home ports, submarines of this class were designed to disrupt enemy supply lines and project naval power deep into contested waters.
With a sleek, streamlined hull and powerful diesel-electric propulsion, SS-285 was capable of operating both on the surface and submerged, combining endurance with stealth.
Its design allowed it to travel vast distances across the Pacific, conducting extended patrols that often lasted for weeks at a time.
Armed with multiple torpedo tubes and a deck gun, the submarine was well equipped to engage enemy shipping and surface targets.
Its primary mission was commerce raiding—targeting cargo vessels, tankers, and military transports to weaken the enemy’s logistical network.
These operations proved highly effective, significantly impacting the flow of resources and reinforcements.
Life aboard SS-285 was demanding, with a tightly packed crew working in confined conditions under constant threat.
Despite these challenges, American submariners developed a reputation for skill, resilience, and effectiveness, contributing greatly to the overall success of Allied naval strategy.
SS-285 represents the strength and versatility of U.S. submarine forces during the war, embodying the combination of endurance, firepower, and stealth that made them such a powerful and influential component of the Allied war effort.
| SKU | HBB87011 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hobby Boss |
| Scale | 1/700 |
| Short Description | Hobby Boss 1/700 USS Navy SS-285 Submarine # 87011 |
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