The Hobby Master USS Yorktown (CG-48) brings one of the U.S. Navy’s most advanced Cold War–era guided-missile cruisers to collectors in a highly detailed 1:700 scale display model. Featuring crisp molding, finely reproduced deck systems, and an accurate hull profile, this Yorktown replica captures the powerful presence of the Ticonderoga-class cruiser that helped define modern naval warfare.
Features
- Scale: 1:700
- Collection: Sea Power Collection
- Category: Diecast Model Warship
- Construction: Diecast metal with select plastic components
- Contents: Fully assembled ship model with display stand
- Model Dimensions: 9.25” L × 1.0” W
- Box Dimensions: 12.2" L x 4.3" W x 5.5" H
- Recommended Age: 14+ for hobbyists and collectors
Cold War Era Guided-Missile Cruiser Icon
The USS Yorktown (CG-48) entered service in 1984 as one of the early Aegis-equipped Ticonderoga-class cruisers, introducing a technological leap in naval air defense. Using the SPY-1 radar and advanced missile-tracking systems, Yorktown could simultaneously track and engage multiple airborne threats while also carrying Tomahawk cruise missiles, Harpoon anti-ship missiles, and robust anti-submarine warfare capabilities. Throughout the Cold War, Gulf War, and numerous multinational exercises, Yorktown served as a frontline demonstration of U.S. naval power before its decommissioning in 2004. This Hobby Master model captures the ship’s distinctive tall mast, missile deck layout, and sleek hull form, offering collectors an accurate and visually striking representation of one of the Navy’s most important cruisers.
Specifications
Class & Type: Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser
Displacement: Approx. 9,600 long tons full load
Length: 567 ft (173 m)
Beam: 55 ft (16.8 m)
Draft: 34 ft (10.2 m)
Propulsion:
4 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbines
2 × controllable-reversible pitch propellers
2 × rudders
Speed: 32.5 knots (60 km/h / 37.4 mph)
Crew Complement: 30 officers and 300 enlisted
