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The USS Kidd (DDG-993) was commissioned on March 27, 1981. The four Kidd-class destroyers were originally built for the Shah of Iran and taken over by the U.S. Navy after his overthrow in 1979. The U.S. Navy acquired them in 1981 and 1982 after the subsequent Iranian government canceled the contracts. Therefore, they are often referred to as the "Ayatollah class."
These ships were designed for operations in the Persian Gulf and are geared more towards general operations than specialized anti-submarine warfare. They are considered the most powerful warship of their size to ever patrol the world's oceans. The Kidd combines the best features of the Spruance-class destroyers with the combat system of the Virginia-class nuclear-powered cruisers, resulting in unique characteristics:
She is so quiet and has such a powerful anti-submarine warfare system that she can operate offensively against submarines.
The fleet's most advanced medium-range air defense systems: highly responsive and precise, equipped for today's air defenses and with future development potential.
An exceptionally reliable and responsive engine system.
These qualities make the KIDD a triple threat, one of the few ships with true multi-role missions, capable of operating offensively and simultaneously repelling attacks from the air, surface, and underwater. After more than 16 years of service with the U.S. Navy, this ship was decommissioned on March 12, 1998.
Plastic model kit
unbuilt / unpainted
Paint and glue not included
These ships were designed for operations in the Persian Gulf and are geared more towards general operations than specialized anti-submarine warfare. They are considered the most powerful warship of their size to ever patrol the world's oceans. The Kidd combines the best features of the Spruance-class destroyers with the combat system of the Virginia-class nuclear-powered cruisers, resulting in unique characteristics:
She is so quiet and has such a powerful anti-submarine warfare system that she can operate offensively against submarines.
The fleet's most advanced medium-range air defense systems: highly responsive and precise, equipped for today's air defenses and with future development potential.
An exceptionally reliable and responsive engine system.
These qualities make the KIDD a triple threat, one of the few ships with true multi-role missions, capable of operating offensively and simultaneously repelling attacks from the air, surface, and underwater. After more than 16 years of service with the U.S. Navy, this ship was decommissioned on March 12, 1998.
Plastic model kit
- 4 decal options for DDG 993, 994, 995, 996
unbuilt / unpainted
Paint and glue not included
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