About 05015 German Submarine VII C 'Wolf Pack'

05015 German Submarine VII C "Wolf Pack"

The U-Boot type VII-C is the best known German submarine from World War II. It was built in large numbers and upgraded several times. This type represents the ultimate high point of the submarine era. Equipped with four bow and one stern torpedo the VII-C was a fearsome weapon. The task assigned to the German submarines was trade warfare. They were designed to disrupt England's supply lines and innumerable sunken ships bear witness to that. The "Grey Wolves" of the Atlantic made war on escort convoys and hunted in packs. Accustomed to success, however, the period from 1943 was devastating for the German submarines: the hunters became the hunted. New search equipment tracked the German submarines mercilessly and turned them into steel coffins for innumerable German submarine crews. The type VII-C submarine illustrates the rise and fall of German submarine warfare.
Technical data: length 67.1 m, two 2,800 hp diesel engines gave a top speed of 17.6 knots surfaced, 2 battery driven electric motors gave a top speed of 7.6 knots dived, minimum depth 100 m, crew approx. 44 men.

Model-details:
- Generally new mould
- 2 optional conning tower variants
- Can be built with or without net saw
- Finely detailed hull showing rivets and welds
- Imitation flood valves and vents
- Accurate representation of deck details
- Torpedo hatches optionally open or closed
- Specific decals for various versions: U-552 (early and late version), U-69, U-82, U-203, U-253

Model details
Scale	1:72
No. of parts	135
Length	933 mm
Skill Level	5

Original details
Type description	German submarine of WW II
Year/Period	1939-1944
Origin	D
Engine capacity	2.800 hp
Engine	2 diesel engines
Speed	17,6 knots
Length	67,1 m
Depth/Draft	minimum depth 100 m

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