PLA NAVY TYPE 054A FRIGATE 1/700

In late 2005, it was revealed that an improved version of the Type 054 frigate, the Type 054A (NATO codename Jiangkai II) was under construction at Huangpu Shipyard. The 054A is based on the same hull as the 054, but has updated sensors and more capable weapons regarded as one of the china's most modern frigate. _x000D_ _x000D_ Most importantly, the Type 054A's medium-range HQ-16 VLS SAM system now provides area air defence from all engagement angles up to a range of 50km, a considerable upgrade from the limited engagement angle, short range SAM system of the Type 054. The 4 AK-630 30mm AA guns of the Type 054 have also been replaced by 2 autonomous Type 730 CIWS which have improved reaction time for close-in anti-aircraft and anti-missile engagements. _x000D_ _x000D_ Like the Type 054, the Type 054A also incorporates many stealth features: sloped hull design; radar absorbent materials; and reduction of surface equipment and features. _x000D_ _x000D_ Item No 06727 _x000D_ Item Name PLA Navy Type 054A Frigate _x000D_ Bar Code 9580208067278 _x000D_ Scale 1:700 _x000D_ Item Type Plastic Model Warship Kit _x000D_ Model Brief Length: 191.6mm Beam: 24.5mm _x000D_ Total Parts 100+ _x000D_ Metal Parts n/a _x000D_ Photo Etched Parts 1 piece _x000D_ Film Parts n/a _x000D_ Resin Parts n/a _x000D_ Total Sprues 4 sprues , hull and deck _x000D_ Released Date 2020-03 _x000D_ More Features - hull made from multi-directional slide moulds. _x000D_ -Deck wood pattern finely rendered _x000D_ -Contains display stand and engraved name plate _x000D_ -Photo-Etched parts included