NEWS in to the MSW News Desk!

An interesting new addition to Revell's line of submarine/warship model subjects!

No, not the Gato yet, mates, but here is some NEWS of a new submarine subject from Revell-Monogram that may "wet your appetite" until the Gato hits the shelves!

Details

"New German Submarine U212A"
Scale : 1/144
Series : Import
Day released : Early Aug., 2006
Kit # 05019


History

With the new Class 212 A submarines the Federal German Navy has available to it the most up-to-date conventional type of submarine, equipped with state-of-the-art technology for long-duration almost silent travel. This submarine is the first in the world to be equipped with an ultra-modern hydrogen fuel cell engine and can operate submerged for weeks independently of external air without needing to come to the surface. The fuel cells are used for long-duration operations at moderate speeds, while the diesel-electric engine with batteries is used for high-speed manoeuvres. The submarine is powered by a newly-developed sickle-shaped propeller. During development the highest priority was placed on reducing the acoustic, magnetic and radar signatures. The armament includes the newly developed heavy-weight Seehecht torpedo that is launched from six torpedo tubes.


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