Destroyer Escort DE-211 USS Hubbard 3D model

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This model packs an impressive level of detail, with intricately rendered guns, depth charges, racks, and even mousetraps. The flying bridge is replete with realistic steel tubing frames that would support canvas covers, speaking tubes, and other features. As a high-poly model, it boasts a multitude of textures, allowing for meticulous representation of its various components, including the guns, propellers, rudders, davits, and animateable mousetraps. The materials and textures used are meticulously crafted to deliver a highly authentic experience. This comprehensive 3D model is made available in multiple formats for the convenience of users. These vessels played a significant role in the war effort during World War II, serving between 1943 and 1944. Built smaller, slower, and with reduced range compared to fleet destroyer classes, they offered distinct advantages: ease of handling, lower operational costs, faster crew mobilization, and enhanced maneuverability. The United States Navy commissioned more than 150 ships from this class, which also found service in the British Navy as Captain Class Frigates. Equipped with a combination of artillery, anti-aircraft capabilities, torpedo launchers, cannons, and depth charge deployment systems, these vessels were engineered for multi-purpose duties. Additional armaments included M24 mousetrap launchers and after racks for roll-off depth charges. These ships were also equipped with cutting-edge sonar technology and underwater search gear to support anti-submarine operations. The Buckley class Destroyer escort has become an iconic symbol of wartime service, with the film "The Enemy Below" showcasing its presence in a dramatic depiction on board one of these remarkable vessels, much of which was filmed during active duty.