1:700 Trumpeter 06722 HMS Monmouth F235 – Type 23-class – British Frigate Plastic Model kit

The 1:700 Trumpeter 06722 HMS Monmouth F235 is a detailed plastic model kit of a modern British Type 23 frigate from the Duke class. This compact warship model is perfect for modellers who want to build a Royal Navy frigate with a strong anti-submarine role, modern armament and a recognisable naval appearance in 1:700 scale.

The Type 23 frigates were originally designed as specialised anti-submarine ships, but after the experience of the 1982 Falklands War, their onboard armament was significantly expanded, including a 114 mm gun and Harpoon missiles. The class is also known as the Duke class, because all ships are named after British Dukes. A total of 16 ships of this type were built, with HMS Monmouth being the sixth Type 23 frigate of the Royal Navy and the seventh ship to bear the name.

HMS Monmouth was launched by Lady Eaton in 1991 and commissioned two years later. The combination of Merlin helicopters, advanced anti-submarine equipment and Sonar 2087 has, according to the Royal Navy, reinforced the class’s reputation in anti-submarine warfare. This Trumpeter model includes more than 190 parts, a slide-moulded lower hull, finely rendered deck pattern, an engraved name plate and photo-etched details. Order today from Most-Models.com and benefit from fast delivery, excellent customer service and a strong range of Trumpeter ship models, British frigates and 1:700 warships.

Features:
– Trumpeter 06722 HMS Type 23 Frigate Monmouth F235 plastic model kit in 1:700 scale
– Model of a modern British Royal Navy frigate from the Type 23 or Duke class
– Type 23 frigates are named after British Dukes and are therefore also known as the Duke class
– A total of 16 ships of this type were built
– First Type 23 was commissioned in 1989 and HMS St Albans was launched in May 2000 and commissioned in June 2002
– HMS Monmouth is the sixth Type 23 frigate of the Royal Navy
– Seventh ship to bear the name HMS Monmouth
– HMS Monmouth was launched by Lady Eaton in 1991 and commissioned two years later
– Type 23 frigates were initially designed as specialised anti-submarine ships
– Armament was expanded after the Falklands War with equipment including a 114 mm gun and Harpoon missiles
– Later ships in the class used elements of stealth technology
– Combination of Merlin helicopters, advanced anti-submarine equipment and Sonar 2087 reinforced the Royal Navy’s anti-submarine warfare reputation
– Ships of this type measure 133 metres long, 16.1 metres wide and have a full displacement of about 4900 tons
– Maximum speed is around 28 to 30 knots
– Armament includes one Sea Wolf missile launcher with 32 rails, two quadruple Harpoon missile launchers, one 113 mm gun and two 30 mm guns
– Can carry one helicopter on board, for example an Agusta-Westland Merlin HM2
– In 2005-2006, Great Britain decided to recall three ships of this type and sell them to Chile
– Model consists of more than 190 parts with 4 sprues, hull and deck
– Lower hull made from multi-directional slide moulds
– Deck wood pattern is finely rendered
– Includes engraved name plate and 1 photo-etched fret
– Built model measures 190 mm long with a beam of 23.4 mm

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