Length overall: 270.8m Beam max: 39.7m Hull: 32.2m Displacement standard: 41187t Full load: 43054t The USS LEXINGTON (CV-2), was originally designated CC-1.Authorized to be completed as an aircraft carrier 1 July 1922, commissioned 14 December 1927.On 7 December 1941, LEXINGTON based at Pearl Harbor, when word of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor was received, She immediately launched search plane to hunt for the Japanese fleet. On 7 may 1942 LEXINGTON'S air group sank the Japanese light carrier SHOHO. 8th, LEXINGTON was hit by 2 torpedoes and 3 bombs, finally rolled over on her side and sank. LEXINGTON received 2 battle stars for her World War II service. Trumpeter #5716 USS Lexington CV-2 1942 1/700 Scale Plastic Model Ship Kit TRM5716Regular Price: $36.95Sale Price: Please click (Subscribe Now) to receive notice of special sales and new products WHY BUY FROM US?? In the Retail Hobby Business for over 33 Years No Hassle Returns Top Security, WE USE YAHOO & PAY PAL Shopping Carts Tens of Thousands of Satisfied Customers On the Web Since 2000 --RETURN POLICY-- If an item is defective or you are not satisfied with any of our products, you may return it for exchange or a full refund. 33 YEARS OF GREAT LOW HOBBY PRICES If You Have Questions, Please Call Toll Free, 1-800-225-6509 Ask for Doug or Wendy