The German U-Boat Type XXI, which was developed during the later stage of WWII, was a significant milestone in vessel-building history. This modification retained until the end of WWII. The 88mm gun was unmounted in May 1943, in exchange for two 20mm anti-aircraft cannons aft of the conning tower. Yet, till the end of WWII, only 9 minelaying missions were executed.įor the rest of the missions, the Type VIID was used as a regular submarine. ![]() There were six Type VIID submarines (U-213 to U-218) commissioned, from August 1941 to May 1942. The Type VIID had larger fuel capacity than Type VIIC, but due to its larger size, the former was inferior in terms of manoeuvrability, top speed and cruise time. Thanks to this stealth, the Type VIID was able to deploy miles at strategical locations, such as enemy coasts, outside harbours and important shipping routes. It also equipped with fiver vertical tubes just aft of the conning tower to deposit up to 39 mines. Like its predecessor, the Type VIID was able to launch attacks by means of torpedoes. The Type VIID, based on its predecessor but with lengthened hull was also ready. 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. 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.
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