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Trumpeter - 1/144 - German U-Boat - Type XXIII

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Trumpeter - 1/144 - German U-Boat - Type XXIII

  • Brand: Trumpeter
  • MPN: Trumpeter 6-5908
  • Part #: MDLTMP605908
  • UPC:
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  • Brand: Trumpeter
  • MPN: Trumpeter 6-5908
  • Part #: MDLTMP605908
  • UPC:

Boat Type

Scale

Vehicle Manufacturer

N/A

Scale

1/144

Country

Germany

Features

The development of the Type XXIII was given very high priority. To reduce development time, Dr. Walter designed the new boat based on the previous Type XXII prototype. By June, 1943, the initial design was ready and construction began in parallel at several shipyards in Germany, France, Italy and German occupied USSR. The Type XXIII had an all welded hull design, and was the first submarine in the world to use a single hull design. For the power plant, the Type XXIII used the MWM RS-348 diesel engine, which was already in use as a diesel generator aboard the Type IXDs. The electric motor was the AEG GU 4463/8, which was a simplified version of the electric motors employed on the Type VIIs. Handling wise, the Type XXIII proved to be an excellent boat, which was highly maneuverable both on the surface and underwater. Crash dive time was a quick 9 seconds. Construction of this advanced submarine faced a logistical nightmare. Many disruptions were caused by Allied land advances, constant aerial bombings, material and manpower shortages. Of the 280 submarines ordered, only 61 had entered service.

Specifications

Scale   

1:144

Item Type   

Static Kit

Model Brief   

Length: 265mm   Beam: 130mm

Total Parts   

32pcs

Metal Parts   

n/a

Photo Etched Parts   

n/a

Film Parts   

n/a

Resin Parts   

n/a

Total Sprues   

3 sprues

Paint Schemes   

German Type XXIII U-Boat

Released Date   

2009-05

More Features   

This box contains parts to make one submarine in any one of the 3 variants bridge

Manufacturer Part No:
Trumpeter 6-5908
Brand:
Trumpeter
Product Type:
-
UPC
-
Product Family:
-
Shipping Weight:
3 kg
PB Part No:
MDLTMP605908
Product Model:
-
Warranty: 12 months *
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Trumpeter - 1/144 - German U-Boat - Type XXIII

  • Brand: Trumpeter
  • MPN: Trumpeter 6-5908
  • Part #: MDLTMP605908
PB Tech price $31.30 Excluding GST PB Tech price $36.00 Including GST

Date Created: 04:41, 16-09-2025
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Features

The development of the Type XXIII was given very high priority. To reduce development time, Dr. Walter designed the new boat based on the previous Type XXII prototype. By June, 1943, the initial design was ready and construction began in parallel at several shipyards in Germany, France, Italy and German occupied USSR. The Type XXIII had an all welded hull design, and was the first submarine in the world to use a single hull design. For the power plant, the Type XXIII used the MWM RS-348 diesel engine, which was already in use as a diesel generator aboard the Type IXDs. The electric motor was the AEG GU 4463/8, which was a simplified version of the electric motors employed on the Type VIIs. Handling wise, the Type XXIII proved to be an excellent boat, which was highly maneuverable both on the surface and underwater. Crash dive time was a quick 9 seconds. Construction of this advanced submarine faced a logistical nightmare. Many disruptions were caused by Allied land advances, constant aerial bombings, material and manpower shortages. Of the 280 submarines ordered, only 61 had entered service.

Specifications

Scale   

1:144

Item Type   

Static Kit

Model Brief   

Length: 265mm   Beam: 130mm

Total Parts   

32pcs

Metal Parts   

n/a

Photo Etched Parts   

n/a

Film Parts   

n/a

Resin Parts   

n/a

Total Sprues   

3 sprues

Paint Schemes   

German Type XXIII U-Boat

Released Date   

2009-05

More Features   

This box contains parts to make one submarine in any one of the 3 variants bridge

Date Created: 04:41, 16-09-2025
Product URL: https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/MDLTMP605908/Trumpeter---1144---German-U-Boat---Type-XXIII