The ASTUTE class submarine is the latest in the British Royal Navy fleet and was first launched in 2007. This huge submarine has an appearance similar to a whale, and is nuclear-powered, not requiring a single refuel over its 25 year lifetime, although it is not unique in this regard. The ASTUTE class submarine is built by BAE Systems Maritime in Barrow-in-Furness on the north west coast of Britain.
The submarines cost about $2.4 billion US Dollars (USD) each. The ASTUTE class consists of attack submarines, in contrast to the ballistic missile submarines of the VANGUARD class.
| Item No | : 05909 |
| Item Name | : HMS Astute |
| Bar Code | : 9580208059099 |
| Scale | : 1:144 |
| Item Type | : Plastic Model Warship Kit |
| Model Brief | : Length: 673mm: Beam: 99.6mm |
| Total Parts | : 30+ |
| Metal Parts | : n/a |
| Photo Etched Parts | : 1 piece |
| Film Parts | : n/a |
| Resin Parts | : n/a |
| Total Sprues | : 2 sprues , upper hull and lower hull |
| Released Date | : 2017-12 |
| More Features | : the kit consists of over 30 parts - contains display stand |
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