Vietnam War Ship Models

Prototype Information: USS Enterprise (CVN-65), Nuclear Aircraft Carrier The USS Enterprise was the first nuclear powered aircraft carrier built for the US Navy and entered service in November 1961. This huge ship displaces 75,700 tons and has 8 reactors which generate over 300,000 hp. The ship carries nearly 5,000 personnel to operate the vessel and maintain the aircraft she carries.

The Patrol Boat, River or PBR as it was known militarily, became one of the most successful weapons systems used in Southeast Asia. It was 31' 11" long ; 11; 7" wide, and 9'9" high above the waterline. It displaced 8 3/4 tons loaded drawing two feet of water. It's crew of four was armed with a pair of .50 cal gun or grenade launcher mounted on a tripod in the fantail, plus a single M-60 on a pipe mount bolted to one of the amidships splinter shields. It was powered by two turbocharged Detroit Diesel 205 HP, V-6 marine engines, driving a pair of Jaccuzzi 14JY water jetdrives. The engines were located underneath the aft decking, and the boat was steered by two movable nozzles below the water l

The United States Navy Aircraft Carrier CVN-65 Enterprise, also known as the "Big E", is the worlds largest ship and the first nuclear powered aircraft carrier. Webster defines the word Enterprise as meaning"Undertaking, Project, A business organization, Initiative, etc.", and the CVN-65 fits all of these definitions perfectly.

This is the 1/350 Scale US Battleship BB-62 New Jersey Plastic Model Kit from the Ship Series by Tamiya. Suitable for Ages 14 & Up. Scale: 1/350 Length: 30.47" (774mm) Beam: 3.72" (94.5mm).

This is a 1/800 Plastic CV-63 USS Kitty Hawk Aircraft Carrier from Academy Plastics. It's for ages 10 and up.

This is the 1/168 Scale USS Carronade Plastic Model Kit from Lindberg. Suitable for Ages 10 & Older.

This is a 1/700 scale USS New Jersey BB62 Battleship 1983 plastic model ship from Trumpeter.

This is the 1/700 Scale US Aircraft Carrier Ticonderoga from the Water Line Series by Hasegawa. Modeling skills helpful if under 10 years of age.

This is the 1/700 Scale USS Long Beach CGN-9 1980 from Modern Sea Power Series for Cyber-Hobby by Dragon Models. Suitable for Ages 14 & Up.