1/350 Soviet Nuclear Submarine pr.658 "K-19" Hotel Class
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ITEM NO:
FLA 235001
SCALE:
1:350
ARRIVAL:
September 2008
*actual product may not be exactly as shown
The first Soviet nuclear-powered submarine to be equipped with
ballistic missiles was «К-19» (NATO code - Hotel class). The submarine
began its military service on November 12, 1960. It was designed on the
basis of the earlier «К-3» (NATO code - November class). Design
limitations were such that it was possible to place only three D-2
launch systems with surface start on the submarine. Eight more boats of
this class were later constructed but numerous setbacks and accidents
earned «К-19» the nickname "Hiroshima" among sailors.
