RV5186 70 Years of Bundeswehr: Wilhelm Bauer / Type 206 A and Type 212 A Submarine
Exclusive anniversary edition – 70 years of the Bundeswehr: The fascinating submarine trilogy
Are you looking for a unique model kit that is not only an impressive addition to your collection, but also honors the history of the Bundeswehr in a special way? This exclusive anniversary edition "70 Years of the Bundeswehr" offers you the perfect opportunity to recreate and experience the technical development of the German submarines in a high-quality model set. Immerse yourself in a world full of precision, attention to detail and historical significance!
Special features
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Set of three iconic submarines of the German Navy, representing different generations and technological milestones.
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Consisting of precisely manufactured plastic model kits (not assembled) for detailed work.
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Including illustrated, multilingual building instructions for an uncomplicated building experience - whether beginner or professional.
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High-quality decals to make your models authentic.
Product Details and Usage
The set includes three historic submarines that symbolize the impressive development and performance of the German German Navy. Each model is perfectly reproduced in scale and offers you a first-class basis for creative model building. The detailed building instructions guide you step by step through the assembly so that you can start without hurdles. The decals allow you to design your models realistically – down to the smallest detail.
Whether you're a passionate model builder or just starting out in this fascinating hobby, this set will not only bring you the fun of crafting, but also let you experience the history of the Bundeswehr up close. Also ideal as a special gift for those interested in military history and model building enthusiasts!
The Type XXI U-boats were German ocean-going submarines that started serial production in 1944. The Type XXI units were 76.7 m long, 6.6 m wide, and had an underwater displacement of 1,820 tons. The maximum surface speed of the Type XXI U-boats was 15.6 knots, and the maximum underwater speed was 17.2 knots! The main armament of the Type XXI units were six 533 mm torpedo tubes located in the bow. Secondary armament is 2 twin 20mm AA cannons or 2 twin 30mm AA cannons.
The Type XXI U-boats were created in connection with the increasing losses incurred by German submarines in the Battle of the Atlantic, related to the use of more and more sophisticated methods by the Western Allies (Combating Submarines). The Kriegsmarine command in 1943 decided to create a completely new type of submarine, which turned out to be a technological breakthrough in the construction of this type of units. First of all, a large-scale modular structure was used in it, which significantly reduced the production time of a single ship. In addition, a new type of propulsion was used and a much better hydrodynamic shape of the hull and kiosk was taken care of, which allowed for the phenomenal underwater speed of 17 knots for those times! The Type XXI ships also had a long range, a very large maximum depth, and were much quieter than previous German submarines. They also had rich - as for the end of World War II - electronic equipment. All these qualities made them an extremely dangerous weapon against Allied merchant shipping in the Atlantic. However, considerable delays in production, the offensive bombing of the Western Allies over Germany and the loss of the Atlantic ports in 1944 meant that the first Type XXI ships did not enter operational service until March 1945! However, after the end of World War II, the acquired copies were intensively researched by the Americans, the British and the Russians and, to a large extent, marked the development of submarines in these countries until the end of the 1950s!
The Type 206 is the name of a class of German diesel-electric fighter submarines (SS). Units of this type were built in the years 1969-1975. In total, eighteen of this type were built, two of which are still in active service. Type 206 is 48.5 m long, 4.58 m wide, and has a displacement of approximately 500 tons. The maximum underwater speed is approximately 17 knots. The ships of this type are equipped with eight 533 mm torpedo tubes.
The Type 206 ships were developed and put into production in order to replace the Type 205 ships in the German Deutsche Marine. Like the previous class, the Type 206A ships were relatively small and intended for operations mainly in the Baltic Sea basin and the so-called Danish straits, and only in the second row they were assumed to be used, for example, in the North Sea or in the Atlantic. Their main task was to locate and destroy Warsaw Pact ships and its landing units. Such assumptions determined the necessity to obtain a relatively high underwater speed, good sonars and adequate silencing of the vessel. However, the depth of the maximum immersion was of secondary importance, considering the relatively low mean depth of the Baltic Sea. However, it is estimated that ships of this type can reach a draft of over 200 meters. In 1987-1992, twelve ships of this type were upgraded to the Type 206A standard. The works included, among others: installing new sonar, new periscopes and a new fire control system. Two units of this type were sold to Colombia.
