German Submarine CLASS 212 A

With the Class 212 A submarines the Federal German Navy has available to it the most up-to-date conventional type of submarine, equipped with state-of-the-art technology for long-duration almost silent travel.

This submarine is the first in the world to be equipped with an ultra-modern hydrogen fuel cell engine and can operate submerged for weeks independently of external air without needing to come to the surface. The fuel cells are used for long-duration operations at moderate speeds, while the diesel-electric engine with batteries is used for high-speed manoeuvres. The submarine is powered by a newly-developed sickle-shaped propeller. During development the highest priority was placed on reducing the acoustic, magnetic and radar signatures. The armament includes the newly developed heavy-weight Seehecht torpedo that is launched from six torpedo tubes. The submarine is expected to travel at speeds of ca. 10 knots surfaced and ca. 20 knots dived. Weight: 1,450 t.

Vijf uitvoeringen mogelijk;

• German Navy Submarine / U-Boot - U31 - S 181.

• German Navy Submarine / U-Boot - U32 - S 182.

• German Navy Submarine / U-Boot - U33 - S 183.

• German Navy Submarine / U-Boot - U34 - S 184.

• Italian Navy Submarine / U-Boot.

Afmeting;

• Lang; 397 mm

Aantal onderdelen; 55

Features:

• The submarine can be built as a dived or a surfaced version
• Detailed hull with recessed panel lines
• Transparent part for the fin area
• Detailed propeller
• 4 separate rudders aft
• 2 movable diving planes on fin
• Rear stabilizers reproduced in wire
• Display stands with decals for different markings
• Equipment on top of fin optionally up (periscope, antenna mast, exhaust mast etc.)
• Separate front hatch/side door
• Bitt and mast on gangway

Revell verf kleur nr.'s; 9 / 84 / 91 / 92 / 99 / 302.

Schaal 1:144

Revell 05019