Trumpeter Scale Models 5736 1/700 USS Ticonderoga CV14 Aircraft Carrier

Model Kit

The second ‘long hull’ unit, Ticonderoga was laid down in 1 Mar 1943, commissioned in May of 1944, built by Newport News. Her first action was supporting landings in the Philippines. In January 1945 the she was damaged by a kamikaze, but returned to support operations off Okinawa and Japan. After participating in Magic Carpet operations Ticonderoga was placed in reserve in 1947. Ticonderoga was modernized and saw further service, was being stricken in 1973 Ticonderoga received five battle stars during World War II and three Navy Unit Commendations, one Meritorious Unit Commendation, and 12 battle stars during the Vietnam War.

FEATURES:

• Scale: 1:700
• Length: 383mm
• Width: 59mm
• Total Parts: 520+ pcs
• Total Sprues: 32 sprues plus lower hull, upper hull, decks, waterline plate and display stand