Preorder - I Love Kit 62009 - 1:200 USS Oscar Austin DDG-79

Pre-order product! Your order will be fulfilled once the model is released by the manufacturer. Estimated availability: end of December 2025. The delivery date is approximate and may change for reasons beyond our control.

1:200 scale plastic model kit of the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG-79)

This large-scale model by I Love Kit represents the USS Oscar Austin (DDG-79), an Arleigh Burke-class Flight IIA guided missile destroyer of the United States Navy. The kit features highly detailed parts including the SPY-1D radar, Mk 41 VLS launchers, 127 mm main gun, Phalanx CIWS, and hangars for SH-60 Seahawk helicopters.

• Scale: 1:200
• Model length: approx. 77 cm
• Manufacturer: I Love Kit
• Difficulty level: advanced

Note: The kit does not include glue, paints or tools. Assembly and painting required.

Model features:

The model offers a precisely molded hull with fine surface details, photo-etched parts for added realism, and optional open or closed hangar doors. It includes a detailed armament set, radar masts, and decals for the USS Oscar Austin.

Box contents:

• Detailed hull and superstructure parts
• Photo-etched detail parts
• Weapons: Mk 41 VLS, 127 mm main gun, Harpoon launchers, Phalanx CIWS
• Hangar interior and helicopter deck
• Decals for USS Oscar Austin (DDG-79)
• Full-color assembly and painting guide

Recommended tools:

• Hobby knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sanding papers
• Brushes
• Plastic cement
• Model paints
• CA glue (for photo-etched parts)

About USS Oscar Austin (DDG-79):

USS Oscar Austin (DDG-79) is an Arleigh Burke-class Flight IIA guided missile destroyer commissioned in 2000. Named after Sergeant Oscar P. Austin, a Medal of Honor recipient from the Vietnam War, the ship was built at Bath Iron Works and became the first of its subclass featuring helicopter hangars and improved electronics. Armed with the Mk 41 VLS system, 127 mm gun, Harpoon missiles, and Phalanx CIWS, the destroyer provides air defense, surface, and anti-submarine warfare capabilities. It has served in multiple NATO and Middle East operations, contributing to maritime security missions worldwide.

Technical data of the real ship:

• Class: Arleigh Burke Flight IIA
• Type: Guided missile destroyer
• Length: 155.3 m
• Beam: 20.4 m
• Displacement: approx. 9,200 tons
• Propulsion: 4 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbines
• Maximum speed: 30+ knots
• Crew: about 380

About the manufacturer – I Love Kit:

I Love Kit is a sub-brand of Trumpeter, known for its large-scale, highly detailed model kits of ships, aircraft, and military vehicles. The company’s kits are recognized for their accuracy, rich detailing, and top-quality molding, making them an excellent choice for experienced modelers.