1/700 Trumpeter USS Pittsburgh CA-72 05726 1-72 The NEW OLREANS class represented

The NEW OLREANS class represented the last class of the second generation “Treaty” heavy cruiser built between the two World Wars

Based on combat experience in Vietnam

Overall length 153mm

Decals for 2 US Navy versions:

(Only the lower hull and wheels are existing designs)

1/700 Trumpeter USS Pittsburgh CA-72 05726 1-72 The NEW OLREANS class representedLength: 205. 3m Beam: 21. 6m Displacement: 13600t The PITTSBURGH (CA 72), was laid down 3 February 1943, launched 22 February 1944, and commissioned at Boston 10 October 1944. She joined TF 58 in 13 February 1945, around aircraft carrier LEXINGTON (CV 16). Between 23 March and 27 April 1945, PITTSBURGH guarded the carriers as they first prepared for, then covered and supported the invasion of Okinawa. Enemy airfields were interdicted, and the troops