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U-506 Type U-IX Turm IV (1/400 Scale)

By: Mirage Hobby

Type: Scale Model

Product Line: Model Kits (Assorted Scales) (Mirage Hobby)


Product Info

Title
U-506 Type U-IX Turm IV (1/400 Scale)
Publisher
Publish Year
2008
Dimensions
11.5x5.25x1.5"
NKG Part #
2148217524
Type
Scale Model

Description

The Type IX U-boat was designed by Nazi Germany’s Kriegsmarine in 1935 and 1936 as a large ocean-going submarine for sustained operations far from the home support facilities. Type IX boats were briefly used for patrols off the eastern United States in an attempt to disrupt the stream of troops and supplies bound for Europe. It was derived from the Type IA, and appeared in various sub-types.

Type IXs had six torpedo tubes; four at the bow and two at the stern. They carried six reloads internally and had five external torpedo containers (three at the stern and two at the bow) which stored ten additional torpedoes. The total of 22 torpedoes allowed U-boat commanders to follow a convoy and strike night after night. Some of the IXC boats were fitted for mine operations; as mine-layers they could carry 44 TMA or 66 TMB mines.

Models & Model Kits are supplied unpainted and unassembled unless otherwise noted.