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Hobby Boss 1/700 DKM U-Boat Type VIIB Submarine # 87008
SKU
HBB87008
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Plastic Boat & Ship
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£5.18
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£5.75
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The Type VII U-boat, particularly the Type VIIB, was one of the most important and successful submarine designs operated by the German Kriegsmarine during the Second World War.
Design and Development
The Type VIIB was an improved version of the earlier VIIA, featuring:
- Greater fuel capacity, extending operational range
- Improved manoeuvrability and handling
- Enhanced combat endurance for Atlantic patrols
It became one of the main workhorses of Germany’s submarine fleet during the early years of the war.
Armament and Capability
The Type VIIB was a highly capable attack submarine for its size:
- Five torpedo tubes (four forward, one aft)
- Capacity to carry up to 14 torpedoes
- A deck-mounted gun for surface engagements
- Anti-aircraft weapons for defence
These features made it effective against both merchant shipping and escorted convoys.
Role in the Battle of the Atlantic
Type VIIB U-boats played a central role in the Battle of the Atlantic, where German submarines attempted to cut off Allied supply lines.
They operated using the “wolfpack” tactic, coordinating attacks on convoys:
- Shadowing targets until multiple submarines could assemble
- Launching coordinated night attacks on the surface
- Exploiting speed and surprise to overwhelm escorts
Operational Success
Several of Germany’s most successful U-boat commanders operated Type VIIB submarines, including Günther Prien, famous for his daring attack on Scapa Flow.
The Type VIIB proved to be:
- Reliable and effective
- Well-suited to long Atlantic patrols
- One of the most successful submarine types of the early war period
Legacy
The Type VIIB laid the groundwork for later and even more numerous variants of the Type VII series. Its success helped establish the U-boat as a major strategic threat during the war.
Compact, deadly, and highly effective, the Type VIIB remains one of the most iconic submarines of the Second World War.
| SKU | HBB87008 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hobby Boss |
| Scale | 1/700 |
| Short Description | Hobby Boss 1/700 DKM U-Boat Type VIIB Submarine # 87008 |
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