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Type XXI U-boat

By: Kagero

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Super Drawings in 3D (Kagero)

Last Stocked on 1/12/2024

Product Info

Title
Type XXI U-boat
Publisher
Category
Author
Dmitry Mironov, Daniel Pastwa
Publish Year
2018
Pages
54
Dimensions
8.25x11.75x.25"
NKG Part #
2148101183
MFG. Part #
16060
Type
Softcover

Description

The Type XXI U-boat was one of the few types of weapon that, despite being unable to take part in combat, completely changed the character of naval actions at sea. It was the first true submarine in history. The other types of vessels designed so far were basically "diving ships" that might have been underwater for some time, but most of the time they had to be on the surface because their underwater range was severely limited. Under water they were slow and not maneuverable, and often had to emerge onto the surface to charge their electric batteries. The Type XXI was designed from the outset as a true submarine whose natural environment was to be the deep seas.