U.S.S. Arleigh Burke, DDG-51 | Guided missile destroyer. The USS Arleigh Burke is considered by many to be a break-through design, the Burke class of guided missile destroyers utilizes the highly sophisticated AEGIS radar system, as well as many other technological innovations that make them unique.

The USS Arleigh Burke is a guided missile destroyer that has been serving in the United States Navy since its commissioning in 1991. Named after the famous World War II Admiral, Arleigh Burke, this ship is a formidable force on the seas. With a length of 505 feet and a displacement of over 9,000 tons, the Arleigh Burke is a powerful and versatile vessel that can operate in all types of environments, from open ocean to littoral waters.

All this and she still is a “pretty” ship-long, lean, and with a thoroughly modern silhouette Dr. Al Ross starting designing true multimedia model kits, with his very successful USS Maine, followed by the USS Olympia. Using the most modern techniques available to us, a carved, laminated basswood hull, over 600 acid etched brass parts, custom Britannia fittings, laser cut and resin parts, Al’s latest creation is indeed, impressive. Al’s reputation for accuracy is well displayed in this model. His plans are based upon the original US Navy Navsea plans! It is important to note that some pictured items may have been built with optional items not included as part of standard kits, such as pedestals, bases, cases, paint, etc. If there are any questions about the contents of a particular kit, please contact Bluejacket.

Paint Kit Contents:

Thinner (1 oz) Primer
Flat Black
Flat White
Natural Haze Gray
Brass Euro Gray
Anti fouling red

LOA: 32″

Scale: 1/16″

Finished Model: $8,400.00

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