1:400 Heller 81093 Rapid Escort E50 - Frigate Le Corse-class - 2 Frigate Ships Plastic Model kit

At the end of the 1940s, the National Navy was considering equipping itself with frigates more or less derived from the US Canon-class destroyer escorts, fourteen of which equipped the French Navy. The preliminary proposal showed a unit equipped with a flush-deck hull as on the US-DE types but with some elements inspired by the British River-class, six of which were also used by our national Navy. The initial proposal of 1948 provided for armament consisting of a 105 mm cannon to the rear, two quadruple mounts of 40 mm rapidly replaced by two double mounts of 57 mm open-air Bofor cannons, four 20-mm Oerlikon cannons, one or two depth charge launchers with a cut-out of the front superstructures providing the possibility of installing triple mounts of torpedo tubes later on. In the end, the adopted configuration was for three double mounts of 57 mm/60 remote-controlled ACAD 1951 model under turrets, two 20 mm Oerlikons, four triple mount torpedo tubes of 550 mm and a Bofors Mle 54 sextuple rocket launcher of 375 mm. In 1949, two units, the C 1 and C 2, were ordered, followed quickly by the C 3 and C4.

Details:
- Scale: 1:400
- Number of Ships: 2
- Class: Le Corse-class frigates

Features:
- High-quality, detailed plastic parts.
- Accurate representation of the Le Corse-class frigates.
- Includes authentic armament and equipment.

Perfect for Model Enthusiasts:
This set from Heller is ideal for model builders and history enthusiasts interested in maritime history and military ships. Add a detailed and historical touch to your collection with these Le Corse-class frigates.

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