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555520 1/720 USS Saratoga CV-60
The Saratoga was built for the U.S. Navy in the 1950s. She was used extensively in the
Mediterranean, and then in Vietnam War and was part of the U.S. Atlantic fleet
which participated in operation Desert Storm in 1990/91. Various aircraft from
the carrier were used including A-6 Intruders, F-14 Tomcats and F/A-18 Hornets.
The carrier’s defenses against enemy attacks include helicopters and planes
against submarines, various missiles and radar-controlled high speed guns.
Launched in 1956, the Saratoga was continuously up-dated, especially its radar
and electronic systems. She was decommissioned
in 1994.
Type: Aircrafts carriers
Period: from '50
Skill: 2
Model Dim.: 45 cm
Box Dim.: 160x65x475 mm