1/240 WWII Gato Class Fleet Submarine Plastic Model Kit

WWII Gato Class Fleet Submarine1/240 Scale. Made in the USA! This kit comes from the original and updated Varney tooling. Perhaps the first plastic model kit made in the USA! Goes back to the late 1940's. Build a piece of history. Molded in gray with retro box art. Features detailed propellers and diving planes, deck cannons and updated decals for the entire class of GATO Ships. Nice display stand. .mediaFeature {padding:2px 0;} .aligncenter { text-align: center; } Overview Gato Submarine History: The United States Navy Gato class submarine was the forerunner of all US World War II submarine designs. The Gato-class boats were considered to be Fleet Submarines. They were to scout out ahead of the fleet and report on the enemy fleet's composition, speed, and course, then they were to attack and whittle down the enemy in preparation for the main fleet action. USS Gato (SS-212) was the lead ship of her class of submarine in the US Navy. She was the first Navy ship name