Pit-Road 1/700 US Navy Buckley-Class Destroyer Escort (x2) Plastic Model

Buckley-class Destroyer Escort 1/700 Scale Plastic Model Kit

The Buckley-class destroyer escort was a small US Navy warship introduced in 1943, primarily for convoy escort and anti submarine patrols. To address diesel engine shortages, the class turbo electric propulsion. A total of 154 vessels were built, making it the most numerous US escort destroyer class. Of these, 102 served with the United States Navy, 46 were transferred to the Royal Navy, and six were converted to high speed transports.

- Scale: 1/700 plastic model kit
- Model type: Waterline model
- Includes: two ships
- Overall length: approximately 134 mm

Product specifications
- Series: Skywave
- Country: United States
- Product code: W283
- JAN code: 4986470078106

Ideal for World War II naval model collectors and ship dioramas.

Buckley-class destroyer escort

The Buckley-class destroyer escort is a compact World War II era escort ship operated by the United States Navy from 1943. Designed for anti-submarine warfare, it performed convoy escort and scouting patrol duties.

- Role: convoy escort, anti-submarine warfare, scouting patrols
- Propulsion: turbo-electric drive adopted to compensate for diesel engine shortages
- Production: 154 ships built, the largest number among US destroyer escorts
- Service history: 102 served with the US Navy; 46 were transferred to the Royal Navy; 6 were converted to high-speed transports (APD)