| Item No | FOV-861003A |
|---|---|
| Scale | 1/700 |
| Product Name | U.S. Iowa Class Battleship, USS Missouri (BB-63) |
| Country | USA |
| Model Year | 1944 |
| Machine Type | Battleship |
| Materials | ABS, Polycarbonate , PVC & Zinc Alloy |
| Weight | 800 g / 28 ounce |
| Product Size | 370 x 48 x 94 mm / 14.58 x1.89 x 3.70 in. |
| Box Size | 450 x 185 x 170 mm / 18.91 x 7.29 x 6.70 in. |
The USS Missouri (BB-63) is the last battleship of the United States Navy, built in the 1940s and involved in significant military operations during World War II, the Korean War, and the Cold War. In 1945, the Missouri witnessed the historic moment of Japan's surrender in Tokyo Bay, where the signing ceremony of Japan's unconditional surrender took place on the main deck of the Missouri, making it a global symbol.
Construction of the Missouri began in 1941 at the New York Navy Yard, and it was launched and officially commissioned in 1944. Its construction was driven by the increased demand for battleships by the U.S. Navy during World War II, with the design aimed at enhancing naval firepower and combat capability to counter formidable enemy fleets.
The Missouri has a full-load displacement of 58,000 tons and a standard displacement of 45,000 tons. It measures 887 feet 3 inches (270.4 meters) in length, has a waterline beam of 108 feet 2 inches, a draft of 38 feet (11.6 meters), and a speed of over 33 knots. In terms of crew, during World War II, it housed 134 officers and 2,400 sailors, while from 1986 to 1992, it had 65 officers and 1,450 sailors.
After the war, the Missouri participated in Operation Magic Carpet, transporting U.S. personnel back home, and declared America's commitment to resisting the spread of communism during the Greek Civil War. When the Korean War broke out in 1950, the Missouri quickly returned from the Atlantic to the Pacific, providing artillery support for United Nations forces and bombarding North Korean supply routes and industrial facilities. After the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, the Missouri also covered the withdrawal of UN forces at Hŭngnam.
The Missouri was decommissioned in 1955 and placed in reserve. In 1981, due to President Reagan's "600 Ship Navy" expansion plan, the Missouri was reactivated in 1984 and underwent modernization, including the installation of Tomahawk cruise missiles, Harpoon missile launchers, and Phalanx close-in weapon systems.
On March 31, 1992, the Missouri was decommissioned for the second time and returned to the reserve fleet. In 1996, the Navy transferred her management to a memorial association. On June 22, 1998, she arrived at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and the memorial museum opened to the public on January 29, 1999. In 2008, the ship underwent a 90-day major repair and reopened in 2009.
