1/800 Academy CVN-70 U.S.S. Carl Vinson 14209

Academy USS Carl Vinson CVN-70 - 1/800 Scale Nimitz-Class Aircraft Carrier

Build one of America's most powerful warships with this 1/800 scale USS Carl Vinson CVN-70 model kit from Academy Models. This kit represents the third Nimitz-class nuclear-powered supercarrier, a cornerstone of U.S. naval power projection since 1982.

About the USS Carl Vinson CVN-70

The USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) is a Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier commissioned in 1982 and named after Georgia Congressman Carl Vinson, known as "The Father of the Two-Ocean Navy." Measuring 1,092 feet in length with a flight deck spanning 252 feet, the Carl Vinson displaces over 100,000 tons fully loaded. Powered by two Westinghouse A4W nuclear reactors, the carrier has virtually unlimited range—capable of operating for over 20 years without refueling and traveling more than 1,000,000 nautical miles. The ship's air wing typically consists of approximately 85-90 aircraft including F/A-18 Super Hornets, EA-18G Growlers, E-2C Hawkeyes, and various helicopters. With a crew of over 6,000 personnel (ship's company and air wing combined), the Carl Vinson serves as a mobile airbase capable of projecting American power anywhere in the world. The carrier has participated in numerous operations including Operation Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom, and famously served as the burial site for Osama bin Laden in 2011.

Kit Features

• 1/800 scale providing excellent detail in a manageable size
• USS Carl Vinson CVN-70 third Nimitz-class carrier
• Full-length flight deck with angled landing area
• Island superstructure with radar and communications arrays
• Aircraft complement representing carrier air wing
• Detailed hull with accurate panel lines
• Deck equipment including elevators and catapults
• Injection-molded plastic for precise fit and detail
• Authentic U.S. Navy markings

Perfect For

This kit is ideal for 1/800 scale ship modelers who appreciate modern naval vessels, U.S. Navy enthusiasts, and collectors interested in aircraft carriers. The 1/800 scale provides impressive size while remaining displayable, making it perfect for showcasing American naval power.

Expand Your Nimitz-Class Collection

Build other Nimitz-class carriers including 1/800 Academy USS Nimitz and 1/800 Academy USS Eisenhower CVN-69. Explore larger scales with 1/700 Trumpeter USS Nimitz CVN-68 2005, 1/700 Trumpeter USS John C. Stennis CVN-74, and 1/350 Trumpeter USS Nimitz CVN-68 1975. Learn more with Schiffer Publishing USS Nimitz.

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