USS Bougainville (LHA-8) 1-2400

USS Bougainville (LHA-8) — 1-2400 Scale Deck Decal

This 1-2400 scale deck decal reproduces the principal flight-deck and aviation markings for USS Bougainville (LHA-8), the first Flight I America-class amphibious assault ship.

Decal Information

This 1-2400 scale waterslide deck decal is designed to reproduce the principal deck and aviation markings associated with USS Bougainville (LHA-8). Apply over a properly prepared and gloss-coated model surface using normal waterslide-decal techniques.

Model Compatibility

This 1-2400 scale deck decal is sized for the GHQ America-class miniature HUS25.

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ: GHQ castings produced before May 5, 2020 may be a few millimeters longer than later castings, so test-fit the decal before application.

Historical Information

The America class is the U.S. Navy’s newest large-deck amphibious assault ship design. USS America and USS Tripoli were built without well decks to emphasize aviation capability, while Flight I beginning with Bougainville restores a well deck while retaining expanded aviation facilities for Marine expeditionary operations. Bougainville is the first Flight I ship and restores a well deck to the design.

Key Historical Details

Class: America class Ship Type: Amphibious Assault Ship (LHA) Entered Service: Not yet commissioned; delivery scheduled for 2026 Primary Role: Marine expeditionary aviation, amphibious assault, and power projection Number Built: 2 commissioned; additional Flight I ships under construction or planned Weapons Systems: RIM-116 RAM, Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile, Phalanx CIWS, guns, and embarked Marine aviation Current Status: Pre-commissioning / fitting out