LPH-3 Okinawa Deck nvw

LPH-3 Okinawa deck — 1-3000 Scale Deck Decal

This LPH-3 Okinawa deck decal is designed for 1-3000 NavWar miniatures. Sized to NavWar's N624 IWO JIMA LPH model.

Decal Information

This 1-3000 scale waterslide decal reproduces the deck markings for the LPH-3 Okinawa during that period of time. Customers report that most decals fit Davco ship castings fairly well. Apply over a properly prepared and gloss-coated model surface using normal waterslide-decal techniques.

Historical Information

The Iwo Jima class was the first U.S. Navy class designed from the keel up as helicopter amphibious assault ships. The seven ships supported Marine vertical-assault operations during the Cold War, Vietnam War, and later expeditionary deployments before the class was retired. USS Okinawa served as one of the class’s helicopter assault ships during the Cold War era.

Key Historical Details

Class: Iwo Jima class Ship Type: Amphibious Assault Ship (LPH) Entered Service: April 14, 1962 Primary Role: Helicopter-borne amphibious assault and Marine expeditionary support Number Built: 7 Weapons Systems: Defensive guns and later close-in systems varied by ship and refit Current Status: Decommissioned in 1992