The Tamiya 1/700 Hornet Aircraft Carrier, model number TAM77510, is a collectible scale model produced by the renowned brand Tamiya. This model represents the USS Hornet (CV-8), the eighth aircraft carrier of the U.S. Navy and the third of the Yorktown type.
Known for its ...The Tamiya 1/700 Hornet Aircraft Carrier, model number TAM77510, is a collectible scale model produced by the renowned brand Tamiya. This model represents the USS Hornet (CV-8), the eighth aircraft carrier of the U.S. Navy and the third of the Yorktown type.
Known for its excellent equipment and anti-torpedo protection, the Hornet was powered by a turbine engine offering 120,000hp, reaching a speed of 34 knots. Despite its strong points, its anti-aircraft armament, consisting of eight 5-inch (12.7mm) single-barrelled A.A. guns, was relatively weak.
The Hornet was an impressive naval vessel of its time.