Due to remarkable technical advances, above all in transmission technology, the Starfleet decided on a comprehensive modernisation program across the entire fleet in the year 2236. On this new type of ship, the current technical developments were taken into account, and components such as warp nacelles and the primary hull were implemented into the standard series as the ships were built. The development of the Constitution Class began in 2236; the commissioning of the first models, amongst them the 288.6 m long U.S.S. Enterprise, took place in 2245. The new Class, consisting of 13 spaceships, was developed specifically for scientific investigations and research in unknown areas of the Galaxy. Diverse scientific laboratories were located in the saucer section which turned the Enterprise into a mobile research platform. In spite of this, the heavy cruiser was well-armed, as it and its crew of 430 people were alone way outside the Federation space during the missions - and in addition, as part of the United Federation of Planets, they were obliged to protect its sphere of influence against aggressors. During the 5-year mission starting in 2265 under the command of Captain James T. Kirk and First Officer Spock from the planet Vulcan, the Enterprise therefore "explored strange new worlds", seeking out "new life and new civilizations", and boldly going "where no man has gone before". During this time they made many initial contacts, some involving armed conflict with alien species.
- Construction set in completely new form
- Extensive, two-part saucer section
- Separate command bridge
- Multi-part deflector and sensor
- Large, two-part secondary hull
- Multi-part warp nacelles with separate pylons
- Many transparent sections, including Bussard collectors and position lamps
- Display stands
- Clear building instructions with painting tips
- Comprehensive transfers for the Enterprise, Potemkin and Constellation
Revell Colors: 57, 90, 93, 301, 371, 730, 731
