HMS Vanguard S28 [94cm] – Submarine

⚓ HMS Vanguard (S28) – Submarine 🌊

Dive into the silent depths with this detailed model of HMS Vanguard (S28) — the flagship of Britain's Trident-armed Vanguard-class submarines, a keystone of the Royal Navy's nuclear deterrent.

This model spans 94 cm in length, ~13 cm in width, and ~19 cm in height — a commanding presence in any display.

✨ What you'll get

• Includes 16 ballistic missiles with openable missile hatches.
• All control surfaces are fully movable: rudder, dive planes, stern planes, stabilizers, and even the propeller.
• Full assembly instructions included — though don't worry, building this is straightforward.
• Optional component: a missile launch smoke effect, complete with an LED to simulate rocket motor ignition.

Built for enthusiasts of naval history, military modeling, and tech-lovers who appreciate precision.

💡 Combine the smoke-effect variant with a COB LED strip for a dramatic launch display.

HMS Vanguard (S28) – Key Facts

• Class & Type: Vanguard-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN)
• Role: Carries the Trident II D5 ballistic missile system – UK's strategic nuclear deterrent
• Builder: Vickers Shipbuilding & Engineering Ltd, Barrow-in-Furness, England
• Ordered: 30 May 1986
• Laid down: 3 September 1986
• Launched: 4 March 1992
• Commissioned: 14 August 1993
• Length: ~ 149.9 metres
• Beam (width): ~ 12.8 metres
• Displacement (submerged): approx. 15,900 tonnes
• Speed (submerged): over 25 knots ≈ 46 km/h
• Crew complement: ~ 135 officers and enlisted personnel

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