HobbyBoss 82507 US Guided-Missile Destroyer Kidd DDG-993 1/1250 Scale Model
Product Spotlight: The "Ayatollah Class" in Pocket 1/1250 Scale
The HobbyBoss 82507 US Guided-Missile Destroyer Kidd DDG-993 1/1250 Scale Model is a compact way to put one of the Cold War's most unusual destroyer stories on your shelf. At 1/1250, it suits desk displays, fleet trays, and collectors who want modern U.S. Navy subjects without committing to a large plastic ship build.
About the Model
This is a model ship kit. Per the product listing, it is injection molded and finely detailed with historically accurate markings. Item is brand new in original factory packaging. Listing images are stock photographs from the manufacturer or distributor.
SKU: HB82507 | Manufacturer: HobbyBoss | Subcategory: Model Kits Ships | Scale: 1:1250 | GTIN: 6939319225078
USS Kidd (DDG-993) and the Kidd Class
USS Kidd (DDG-993) was the lead ship of the Kidd-class guided-missile destroyers operated by the U.S. Navy. The design grew out of the Spruance-class hull but was tailored for air defense in hot-weather operations—a requirement that would shape both the ships' service and their reputation in the fleet.
The name carries weight: Kidd honors Rear Admiral Isaac C. Kidd, who was aboard USS Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor and is remembered as the first American flag officer to die in World War II. The second U.S. Navy ship to bear his name, DDG-993 linked Second World War sacrifice to late-Cold War surface combatant design.
The class also has an unusual origin story. Originally ordered by the Shah of Iran as Kourosh, the vessels were never delivered after the 1979 Iranian Revolution. The U.S. Navy instead commissioned them as the Kidd class, deploying them to the Persian Gulf and Mediterranean where heavy-duty air conditioning and equipment suited to sand filtration and NBC warfare environments made practical sense. Sailors knew them informally as the "Ayatollah" class or, with grim fleet humor, the "dead admiral" class—nicknames that underline how geopolitics and procurement can leave an indelible mark on a ship's identity.
Why This Kit Stands Out
- Distinct subject — Cold War U.S. destroyer with Iranian-order pedigree, not another WWII repeat
- Small footprint — 1/1250 scale fits modern Navy collections alongside carriers, frigates, and amphibs
- Accessible price point — an easy add for fleet builders or a gift for naval-history readers
Order Yours Today
The HobbyBoss 82507 US Guided-Missile Destroyer Kidd DDG-993 1/1250 scale model is available now for $11.95. Domestic orders of $100 or more qualify for free domestic shipping.
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June 10, 2026 | Category: Product Spotlight | Tags: HobbyBoss, USS Kidd, DDG-993, Kidd Class, US Navy, Guided-Missile Destroyer, 1/1250 Scale, Model Kits Ships, Cold War
