View in Store German U-boat Type VII D Minenleger The VIIC/41s were commissioned from 1943, and a small batch of 1944-built VIIC41s were even equipped with rotating sonar so that scanning angles were less limited. To balance it, revised interior arrangement, lighter equipment and smaller displacement were implemented, rendering the VIIC/41 to have an identical cruise speed as the VIIC. New VIIC/41s enjoyed 20% deeper crush depth, although the hull was enlengthened 13cm.
To improve combat survivability and maximum depth, from October 1944 newly built VIIC U-Boats were equipped with a thicker and stronger pressure hull, known as VIIC/41. View in Store German U-boat Type VII C/41 The Type VIIC was placed in mass production from 1940 by no less than 15 shipbuilders in Germany, it became the most numerous type of all U-Boats in WWII. Although it gained longer operation range, it also had a larger displacement which slowed down the speed. The Type VIIC was based on its predecessor Type B, with increased fuel capacity. Note: This is a detailed plastic model designed for display – to convert to use in Cruel Seas will take a modicum of skill Powered by two supercharged MAN diesel engines, the VIIB has also increased speed on the surface. To overcome the major drawback of VIIA, limited fuel capacity, the VIIB has an additional 33 tones of fuel in an external saddle. Type VII submarines were the workhorses of the German WWII U-Boat fleet, they the most widely used U-Boats of the war and were the most produced submarine class in history. To meet different demands, the Type VII had several modifications. Later on, the German Navy produced the Type III and IV, all served as a basis for the development of the VII class, which was introduced in July 1936. In April 1936, the Type I was commissioned into the German Navy. This type IIA coastal patrol U-Boat is an implementation of plans from the previous war and with new designs. Three months later, the new U-1 launched. In March 1935, as the chancellor and the head of state Adolf Hitler repealed Part V of the Versailles treaty. Orders are usually despatched on the same day, or the next working day and this will be advised via email.ĭuring checkout please make sure that all boxes marked with an asterix are filled in, if a box isn't relevant to you then please enter a dash or dot.Highly detailed Naval model maker AFV Club produce an excellent range of naval vessels, including these German U-boats Type, XXI, VII B, VII C, VII C/41 and D Minenleger. You may have to pay any local sales tax or import duty due. UK Vat of 20% will be deducted from the price of all new kits at checkout (there is no VAT to be removed from books or pre-owned). There is a minimum postage charge of £9.50 for overseas orders. The cost of postage is based on a percentage of the order value and will be calculated in the shop basket so you will see exactly what the total order cost will be before providing payment details. OverseasĪll overseas orders will be shipped via Royal Mail Airmail. United KingdomĪll orders £3.75 flat rate applied at checkout or select click and collect to pick up from us during our business hours (Monday to Friday 9-5). All items are checked for completeness prior to sending and are well packaged in a strong box with plenty of void fill where necessary. We pride ourselves on fast dispatch times and excellent packaging to make sure you get your order as quickly as possible.
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