Hobby Boss 1/700 USS Wasp LHD1 Amphibious Assault Ship Kit
HBB-83402
USS Wasp ( LHD1 ) is a multi-purpose amphibious assault ship of the United States Navy, the tenth ship to be named "Wasp", the flagship of the Second Fleet and the lead ship of its class. The ship was built by Ingalls Shipyard. The main task of the ship is to support landing operations. The Wasp, and her sister ship, were designed by the U.S. Navy to carry the AV-8B Harrier VTOL/STOL aircraft and the new LCAC air-cushioned landing craft. This class of ships integrates various functions such as helicopter attack ships, amphibious assault ships, dock landing ships, amphibious transport ships, and hospital ships.