USS HORNET CV-8 Length overall: 252m Beam max: 34.3m Displacement standard: 19500t Full load: 25400t The HORNET (CV-8) was launched 14 December 1940 by the Newport News Ship Building & Dry Dock Co,and commissioned at Norfolk 20 October 1941. 18 April 1942, HORNET lunched B-25 to bomb Japan, Intercepted broadcasts, both in Japanese and English. 6 June 1942, HORNET planes attacked the fleeing Japanese fleet to assist in sinking cruiser Mikuma, damaged a destroyer, and left cruiser Mogami aflame and heavily damaged. HORNET (CV-8) received four battle stars for World War II service. Item No 05727 Item Name USS HORNET CV-8 Bar Code n/a Scale 1:700 Item Type Static Kit Model Brief Length: 360 mm Width: 49mm Total Parts 465pcs Metal Parts n/a Photo Etched Parts n/a Film Parts n/a Resin Parts n/a Total Sprues 22pcs Paint Schemes 1942 Measure 12 Released Date n/a More Features Either waterline version or full hull version can be selected.