Plastic model kit of the HMS Astute, an operational nuclear-powered submarine in the Royal Navy, the lead ship of her class. Astute is the second submarine of the Royal Navy to be named after the characteristic of shrewdness and discernment, the first was the World War II-era Amphion-class Astute. She was the largest attack submarine in Royal Navy history when commissioned.

Kit has two-piece full hull with engraved surface features, separate diving planes, periscopes, comms masts and snorkel, display stand.

Completed model is approximately 26.5" long. Decals and 5-view color painting guide for displaying port and starboard profiles.