Project 971 Щука-Б (Shchuka-B, 'Shchuka' meaning pike, NATO reporting name "Akula"), is a nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) first deployed by the Soviet Navy in 1986. The class is sometimes erroneously called the "Bars" class, after one of its members. Note that Akula ("shark") is the Soviet designation of the ballistic missile submarine class designated by NATO as the Typhoon class submarine.
There are three sub-classes or flights of Shchuka, consisting of the original seven "Akula I" submarines which were built between 1982 and 1986, five "Improved Akula" submarines were built between 1986 and 1991, and four "Akula II" submarines were built from 1991. This information is disputed, however, as the distinction between the Improved Akula and the Akula II class is debated by authoritative sources. The Russians simply call all of the submarines Schuka-B, regardless of modifications, and it is rumoured that no two are alike.
Item No 83525
Item Name Russian Navy SSN Akula Class Attack Submarine
Bar Code 6939319235251
Scale 1:350
Item Type Static kit
Model Dimension Length: 314.5mm Beam: 80mm
Total Plastic Parts 50+
Total Sprues 1 sprue , upper hull , lower hull and stand
Chromeplate Parts n/a
Resin Parts n/a
Metal Parts n/a
Photo Etched Parts 1 piece
Film Accessory n/a
Released Date 2013-08
More Features The kit consists of over 50 parts , includes over 20 Photo etched parts
- Photo Etched parts for nameplate and propeller etc.
- contains display stand
