Trumpeter 1/350 Jeanne d'Arc Plastic Model Kit

SKU: TR05636 | Brand: Trumpeter | Product: Trumpeter 1/350 French Navy Cruiser Jeanne d'Arc Plastic Model Kit The Trumpeter 05636 kit depicts the French Jeanne d'Arc helicopter carrier, originally designated Resolution before being renamed after the historical French heroine Joan of Arc. Construction commenced July 7, 1960, with launch on September 30, 1961, and commissioning on June 30, 1964. Specifications include: overall length 182m, beam 24m, draft 7.3m. Twin turbine engines deliver 40,000 horsepower, enabling a maximum speed of 26.5 knots and an operational range exceeding 10,000 kilometers at 15 knots. The vessel accommodates up to eight helicopters on a single flight platform. Original armament comprised four 100mm guns and six MM38 Exocet missile launchers; a 2000 modernization removed the aft 100mm gun system. Maximum troop capacity reaches 700 personnel with equipment. Kit features include one-piece hull construction, detailed decking, extensive photo-etched components, and four Sa.321 and Alouette helicopters.