Dragon 7026 U.S.S. Chandler DDG-996 1/700 – plastic ship model kit

Dragon 7026 U.S.S. Chandler DDG-996 is a high-quality plastic model kit in the renowned 1/700 scale. The offered set represents an American Kidd-class guided missile destroyer, which was an important element of the United States Navy in the 1980s and 1990s.

USS Chandler (DDG-996) is the fourth and last ship of the Kidd-class, originally designed for the Iranian Navy but after the Islamic Revolution entered service with the US Navy. It stood out with advanced missile armament, adaptation for operations in high-temperature regions as well as resistance to chemical and biological attacks. USS Chandler entered service in 1982 and took part in numerous operations, including activities in the Persian Gulf during the so-called Cold War. The ship was decommissioned from active service in 1999.

• Model scale: 1/700 – perfectly suited for ship model collectors and advanced naval dioramas.
• User country: United States of America (USA).
• Usage period: Cold War and turn of the 20th/21st century (1982–1999).
• Material: high-quality plastic.
• Kit contents: finely detailed parts replicating the hull, superstructures, radar systems, and missile launchers.
• High quality sprues with crisp details and the possibility to choose between several weapon and deck equipment configurations.
• This model kit does not include glue or paints – allowing you to select your own painting schemes matched to the USS Chandler’s specific operations.
• Category: plastic model kit – dedicated to enthusiasts of modern naval vessels and military maritime subjects.

The Dragon 7026 U.S.S. Chandler DDG-996 1/700 product is especially recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers who appreciate precision, attention to detail, and historical realism. The model requires accuracy and a basic experience in building ships in small scales – difficulty level: 3/5. An excellent choice to expand your collection of modern naval forces and as a basis for extensive diorama projects.