Dragon 1056 U.S.S. FLORIDA SSGN 728 (1/350) – Plastic Model Submarine Kit

Discover the highly detailed plastic model kit of the Dragon 1056 U.S.S. FLORIDA SSGN 728 in 1/350 scale. This kit is a faithful miniature of one of the most advanced submarines of the United States Navy. The model is intended for maritime enthusiasts and fans of modern military technology.

Brief Historical Description of the U.S.S. Florida SSGN 728

USS Florida (SSGN-728) belongs to the Ohio class and was originally launched as a nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN). However, between 2003-2006 it underwent a comprehensive conversion to a cruise missile submarine (SSGN). This unit is one of four vessels in its class converted to the new strategic role, serving in the U.S. Navy from the Cold War period up to the present. USS Florida participated in, among others, Operation Odyssey Dawn (2011), where it launched Tomahawk missiles during military operations against Libya.

• Model scale: 1/350, allowing for accurate display of details with a reasonable hull length.
• Operator country: United States of America (US Navy).
• Service period: Cold War, modern times (from the 1980s to the present day).

Technical Details of the DRAGON 1056 Model

• Material: high-quality injection-molded plastic, ensuring sharpness and perfection of details.
• Kit contents: multi-part hull with rendered weaponry, precise deck details, optional parts to display the submarine submerged or on the surface.
• Add-ons: authentic decals with SSGN Florida markings. The kit does not include glue or paints.
• Category: plastic model kit.

Recommendation and Difficulty Level

We recommend this model to all intermediate and advanced modelers who value high fidelity and wish to expand their naval collection with a unique, modern Ohio-class submarine. We rate the assembly level as 3/5 – some precision and skill working with details are required, but the kit is clear and well-fitted. It's a great choice for those interested in contemporary naval warfare and seeking a modeling challenge.