Build a modern U.S. Navy guided missile destroyer with the Hobby Boss 1/700 USS Lassen (DDG-82) plastic model kit. Representing an Arleigh Burke-class Flight IIA destroyer, the USS Lassen combines advanced Aegis combat capabilities with anti-air, anti-submarine, and anti-surface warfare systems, making it one of the most capable warships in the U.S. fleet.

Hobby Boss faithfully recreates the USS Lassen with crisp molding, finely detailed superstructure components, and realistic deck equipment. The kit features over 180 plastic parts, photo-etched details, optional full-hull or waterline construction, and two SH-60B Seahawk helicopters, providing everything needed to build an impressive display model. Whether displayed on its included stand or incorporated into a naval diorama, this kit is an excellent addition to any modern warship collection.

Key Features

• Highly detailed 1/700 scale plastic model kit
• Authentic USS Lassen (DDG-82) guided missile destroyer
• Arleigh Burke-class Flight IIA destroyer
• Optional full-hull or waterline display
• Includes two SH-60B Seahawk helicopters
• Photo-etched parts included for enhanced detail
• Detailed radar arrays, missile launchers, and superstructure
• Display stand and nameplate included
• Assembly required
• Paint and cement sold separately

Historical Background

Commissioned in 2001, USS Lassen (DDG-82) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient Commander Clyde Everett Lassen. Equipped with the Aegis Combat System and the versatile Mk 41 Vertical Launching System, the ship is capable of conducting air defense, ballistic missile defense, anti-submarine warfare, and strike missions. Throughout its service, USS Lassen has participated in numerous operations throughout the Indo-Pacific region, demonstrating the flexibility and effectiveness of the Arleigh Burke-class design.