The Oberth class was a small Federation starship used primarily by Starfleet and civilian scientists alike, as a scout class and science vessel, from the late-23rd to the late-24th century.

In service as early as the 2280s, the Oberth-class was designed and used almost exclusively for the study of astronomical phenomena, including data gathering missions on stars and planets, well into the 2360s. By the latter half of the 2360s, these vessels would serve in a number of limited capacities, such as transports and supply ships.

In 2358, the Oberth-class USS Pegasus served as a prototype for testing advanced starship technologies. The Pegasus was outfitted with an experimental engine and new weapon systems, some of which were used in the designs for Galaxy-class starships. In addition to this, the Pegasus was the test bed for an illegal Federation cloaking device.

The Federation continued to construct Oberth-class starships as late as 2363, at such locations as the USSR's Baikonur Cosmodrome.

The Oberth was present in several major Federation engagements including the Borg invasion of 2366-2367, where it participated at the Battle of Wolf 359, as well as the Battle of Sector 001 in 2373.

The class would slowly be phased out of service during the 2370s, shortly after the introduction of the more advanced Nova-class science vessel.

Pictured here is a replica of the Federation Oberth class starship, USS Grissom NCC-638. Sold Out!

Dimensions:
Length: 5-inches

Release Date: April 2015