USS Arleigh Burke DDG-51 Scale Kit 1/350 by Trumpeter 04523  [TP04523]

Product brief: Trumpeter 04523 1/350 USS Arleigh Burke

The Trumpeter 04523 1/350 plastic model kit depicts the US Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51), produced as a detailed external scale representation for display and reference within model collections.

The real USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51) is the lead ship of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers, named for Admiral Arleigh A. Burke. Laid down in December 1988 and commissioned in July 1991, the class was designed for multi-role surface warfare with emphasis on air defense, anti-submarine warfare, and strike operations. The class features gas-turbine propulsion, vertical launch systems, and advanced radar and combat systems for modern naval missions.

This kit reproduces the vessel's external form at 1/350 scale, concentrating on hull lines, superstructure arrangement, and deck fittings. The parts list and sprue layout reflect a medium-to-high part count for this scale, enabling a detailed depiction of the ship's silhouette and deck features. Decals for national markings are supplied and builders can incorporate aftermarket items to increase fidelity. The model's dimensions and parts count inform display and storage planning.

With a comprehensive parts count and precise external detailing, the Trumpeter 04523 1/350 kit is well suited to modellers seeking a refined representation of a modern destroyer.