With the Type XXI, Germany had the most advanced submarine in the world at the beginning of 1945. Thanks to numerous technical innovations, it was able to travel underwater without restrictions, as the diesel engines sucked in the required fresh air through a special snorkel. The shape of the lines, designed for underwater travel, and a threefold increase in battery capacity resulted in the sensational underwater speed of 17 knots. Other innovations included low-noise electric motors for stealthy cruising, highly sensitive locators and 2 cm anti-aircraft gun turrets. The model gives an authentic insight into this pioneering submarine through the cut-away left hull outer wall. Many rooms are faithfully reproduced, including the diesel and electric engines. Glimpses of the command centre and crew living quarters give an idea of life underwater. The decal includes interior details and identifications for U2540, which was commissioned on 24.02.1945. After a short training voyage U2540 was sunk by the crew in the Flensburg Fjord on 04.05.1945. Raised again in 1957, it served the German Navy as the test boat Wilhelm Bauer. Today, U2540 can be visited as a museum boat.

• The left hull wall has been cut open to reveal the interior
• Detailed surface structures
• Detailed torpedo room
• Crew living quarters
• Detailed command centre
• Turret with interior structure
• Detailed diesel and electric engines
• Battery rooms
• Movable depth and rudder
• Rotating twin flap towers
• Detailed turret structure with antennas, periscope and snorkel mast
• Authentic decal for U2540 with interior details

Scope of delivery:

Kit incl. building instructions and decal.

Caution. Not suitable for children under 36 months.

• Scale:1:144
• Age recommendation:12+
• Number of parts:50
• Length:531 mm