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Hobby Boss 1/700 USS SSN-711 'San Fransico ' Submarine # 87015
SKU
HBB87015
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Type:
Plastic Boat & Ship
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£5.18
was
£5.75
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The USS San Francisco (SSN-711) is a nuclear-powered fast attack submarine of the United States Navy, and part of the highly successful Los Angeles-class—the backbone of American undersea warfare during the late Cold War and beyond.
Commissioned in 1981, USS San Francisco was designed for speed, stealth, and versatility, capable of operating across the world’s oceans on a wide range of missions.
Design and Capability
As a Los Angeles-class submarine, SSN-711 features:
- Nuclear propulsion, allowing long-duration, high-speed submerged operations
- Advanced sonar systems for detecting enemy submarines and surface ships
- A streamlined hull for quiet and efficient underwater performance
Armament
USS San Francisco is heavily armed for multiple combat roles:
- Torpedoes for anti-submarine and anti-ship warfare
- Capability to launch Tomahawk cruise missiles
- Mines for strategic deployment
This combination allows it to engage targets both above and below the surface.
Operational Role
The submarine is designed for:
- Anti-submarine warfare (ASW)
- Intelligence gathering and surveillance
- Strike missions against land targets
- Escorting and protecting carrier battle groups
Its stealth makes it one of the most difficult assets to detect.
Notable Service
USS San Francisco gained widespread attention following a serious underwater collision in 2005, when it struck an uncharted seamount in the Pacific Ocean.
Despite severe damage, the crew managed to bring the submarine safely to the surface—highlighting both the durability of the vessel and the professionalism of its crew.
Legacy
The Los Angeles-class submarines, including USS San Francisco, represent a major leap forward in submarine warfare capability.
Many remain in service today, continuing to play a vital role in modern naval operations.
Silent, fast, and heavily armed, SSN-711 exemplifies the power and precision of U.S. Navy undersea forces.
| SKU | HBB87015 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hobby Boss |
| Scale | 1/700 |
| Short Description | Hobby Boss 1/700 USS SSN-711 'San Fransico ' Submarine # 87015 |
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