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1:144 German Type XXIII U-Boat
The development of Type XXIII was given very high priority. To reduce development time, Dr. Walter designed the new boat based on the previous Type XXII prototype. By June 1943, the initial design was ready and construction began in parallel at several shipyards in Germany, France, Italy, and the German-occupied USSR. The Type XXIII had an all-welded hull design and was the first submarine in the world to use a single hull design. For the power plant, the Type XXIII used the MWM RS-348 diesel engine, which was already in use as a diesel generator aboard the Type IDX. The electric motor was the AEG GU 4463/8, which was a simplified version of the electric motors employed on the Type VIIs. Handling wise, the Type XXIII proved to be an excellent boat, which was highly maneuverable both on the surface and underwater. Crash dive time was a quick 9 seconds. The construction of this advanced submarine faced a logistical nightmare. Many disruptions were caused by Allied land advances, constant aerial bombings, material and manpower shortages. Of the 280 submarines ordered, only 61 had entered service.
Scale: 1:144
Item Type: Static Kit
Length: 265mm, Beam: 130mm
Total Parts: 32pcs
Total Sprues: 3 sprues
Paint Schemes: German Type XXIII U-Boat
This box contains parts to make one submarine in any one of the 3 variants of bridge
Additional Information
Article No | TRU05908 |
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Article No of Manufacturer | 05908 |
Аvailability | AVAILABLE |
Colour | For colouring |
Scale | 1:144 |
Manufacturer | TRUMPETER |
Brand | No |
Series | No |
EAN | 9580208059082 |
Material | Polystyrene (plastic). |
Epoch | 1939-1945 World War II |
Age recommendation | Not suitable for children under 14 years. |