Dragon 7068 U.S.S. Ingraham FFG-61 1/700 – Plastic model kit of the American Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigate

Dragon 7068 is an extremely detailed plastic model kit representing the USS Ingraham (FFG-61), the last built guided missile frigate of the famous Oliver Hazard Perry class. The model is made in the popular 1/700 scale, allowing for precise reproduction of details while maintaining a compact size, perfect for display in any modern warship collection.

• Scale: 1/700
• User country: United States of America
• Historical period: Cold War and modern era (service in the US Navy from 1989 to 2015)
• Construction material: high-quality plastic
• Set includes: decals with authentic USS Ingraham markings, plastic components for the hull, superstructure, and ship equipment
• Extras: detailed weaponry parts (76 mm OTO Melara gun, Mk 13 missile launcher, CIWS Phalanx air defense system), landing deck and hangar for SH-60 Seahawk helicopter
• Product category: plastic ship model kit

Short historical description and usage: USS Ingraham (FFG-61) was the 51st and final Oliver Hazard Perry-class ship built for the US Navy to support escort operations and defend maritime convoys. These ships were highly versatile – they participated in international exercises, anti-piracy patrols, and peacekeeping missions in the Middle East and other regions around the world. USS Ingraham served for almost three decades, taking part in operations in the Mediterranean Sea, Persian Gulf, and Pacific, before being retired in 2015.

Skill level (1–5): 3 — This model is intended for intermediate and advanced modelers. The set requires precise assembly and painting of fine details, and the abundance of parts provides an excellent opportunity to develop modeling skills.

Recommendation: The Dragon 7068 U.S.S. Ingraham FFG-61 is a model distinguished by its high level of detail and authentic reproduction of a modern US Navy guided missile frigate. We recommend it both to enthusiasts of modern warships and collectors of historic models from the Cold War and contemporary eras. It is an excellent choice for modelers looking for realistic miniatures of American surface vessels, as well as hobbyists building maritime dioramas.