Hobby Boss 87005 Russian Navy Akula Class Attack Submarine 1/700 – Plastic model submarine kit

Hobby Boss 87005 Russian Navy Akula Class Attack Submarine in 1/700 scale is a precise plastic model of a military vessel designed for maritime modeling enthusiasts and fans of Russian naval history. This kit represents one of the most renowned submarines of the Cold War era – the Akula class, an important element of the modern Russian Navy fleet.

Model features:

• Scale: 1/700
• Model length: 164.1 mm
• Operator country: Russia (Russian Federation), USSR
• Service period: Cold War, modern times (1985–present)
• Number of parts: 10 pieces
• Sprues included: 1 sprue
• Set includes: display stand and nameplate with silk-screen printing
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Extras: glue and paints not included

Historical information:

Akula-class submarines (Project 971 Shchuka-B) are among the most advanced and quietest nuclear-powered vessels serving in the Russian fleet since the 1980s. They were designed during the Cold War as a counter to the American Los Angeles class submarines. The basic armament of the Akula includes 533 mm and 650 mm torpedoes (e.g., Type 53 and Type 65), as well as the ability to launch cruise missiles and lay mines. These submarines operated, among others, in the waters of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans as part of nuclear deterrence. To this day, they form the backbone of Russia’s submarine fleet.

Product category:

• Plastic model kit
• Static model – collectible warship

Recommendation and difficulty level:

The Hobby Boss 87005 Russian Navy Akula Class Attack Submarine 1/700 model is recommended for both intermediate and experienced modelers interested in submarines and Russian military technology. The kit contains a small number of parts and is easy to assemble, making it an excellent choice as a first submarine in a beginning 1/700 scale collection. It also makes a great gift or addition to maritime dioramas.

• Difficulty level: 2/5