USS ALABAMA BB-60 Length: 207.3m Bean: 33.0m Displacement: 37970t The South Dakota class was originally planned that only two ships of this design would be built and that the Iowa design would start with BB-59. In the event was decided to build BB-59 and BB-60 as repeats of this design, to expedite production. This class was generally resembled the North Carolina class, but shorter, with one funnel instead of two. The armour and underwater protection scheme were entirely new, however, the design was found to be rather cramped, especially for antiaircraft guns in the superstructure, because the length of the superstructure had been reduced.

The 5" guns were at the 01 and 02 levels, rather than at the main deck and 01 level, as they had been in North Carolina. Still, they were good, effective ships and gave good service during WWII. As with other battleships of their era, however, they were rapidly overtaken by changes in naval warfare.

• Model: Length:592.3 mm Beam:94.2 mm Height: mm
• Total Parts: 520pcs
• Total Sprues: 12
• Paint Schemes: Camouflage scheme in 1942

More Features:
The kit consists of 506 parts in plastic with 14 clear plastic parts for 2 kingfish seaplanes plus the decal sheet and optional waterline plate

Please Note: The product comes un-assembled and unpainted. This will require glue/paint and tools for complete assembly. (Modelling equipment sold separately)