Trumpeter Scale Models 3723 1/200 USS Fletcher DD-445 Destroyer Model Kit Commissioned in June 1942, USS Fletcher (DD-445) was the lead ship of the famed Fletcher-class destroyer—a class that would become synonymous with American naval dominance in the Pacific. Designed to answer the lessons of early-war combat, the Fletchers combined long range, high speed, and a hard-hitting armament of five 5”/38 dual-purpose guns and ten torpedo tubes, all supported by increasingly sophisticated radar and fire control systems. Fletcher herself saw immediate and sustained action, participating in the Solomon Islands campaign and helping to screen carriers during some of the fiercest naval engagements of 1942–43. These ships formed the backbone of U.S. fast carrier task forces, providing anti-aircraft defense, anti-submarine protection, and night surface striking power. Their adaptability ensured many would serve long after 1945, a testament to the soundness of the original design. FEATURES: Scale: 1:200 Length: 573.8mm Beam: 60.5mm Total Parts: 490+ Metal Parts: anchor chain Photo Etched Parts: 2 pcs Total Sprues: 12 sprues, deck and hull One-piece hull made from two-directional slide molds Deck pattern finely rendered Stand and nameplate included