TRUMPETER 1/350 FRENCH NAVY CRUISER JEANNE D'ARC PLASTIC MODEL KIT TR05636

France Jeanne d'Arc helicopter carrier formerly known as Resolution , after the French heroine in history - Joan of Arc named. The ship 7 July 1960 construction started, September 30, 1961 launched, June 30, 1964 in service.

Jeanne d'Arc was widely used, usually used as a training ship, wartime little modification, it can be used as amphibious assault ship, helicopter carrier or troop transport ship. When making troop transport ships can carry a 700-man battalion landing their equipment.

The ship junction 182 meters long, 24 meters wide ship, draft of 7.3 meters; gear power unit 2 turbine axis, 40,000 horsepower; maximum speed of 26.5; 15 when the speed, endurance of about 10,000 kilometers or more. Only one ship helicopter platform, can load 8 helicopter; the ship late armament systems installed feature four 100 mm gun, six "flying fish" MM38 ship missile launchers. Jeanne d'Arc aircraft carrier in 2000 carried out modernization, removed aft 100 mm anti-aircraft artillery.

• Detailed Hull is a one piece part
• Detailed  decks
• Extensive photo-etched details included
• Helicopter included
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  • ALOUETTE x2
  • GAZELLE x2