REVELL 05078 1:144 German Submarine U-Boot Type XXI w/ interior

With the Type XXI, Germany possessed the most advanced submarine in the world at the time in early 1945. Numerous technical innovations enabled it to travel underwater without restriction, as the diesel engines drew in the fresh air they needed through a special snorkel. The line shape 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 crawl speeds, highly sensitive locators and 2 cm anti-aircraft gun turrets.

The model gives an authentic view of this pioneering submarine through the cut open left hull outer wall. Many rooms are faithfully reproduced, including the diesel and electric engines. Glimpses of the command center and crew living quarters give a sense of life underwater. The decal includes interior details and identifications for U2540, which was commissioned on Feb. 24, 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.

    Cut open left hull wall gives insight into the interior
    Detailed surface structures
    Detailed torpedo room
    Crew living quarters
    Detailed command center
    Turret with interior structure
    Detailed diesel and electric engines
    Battery/accumulator 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