U-Boot U-47 TYP VII B – 4828 – COBI

Description

The U-47 was the most successful ocean-going submarine of the German Kriegsmarine during World War II. She entered service in 1938. The ship became famous for its daring attack on a British naval base, during which it sank the battleship HMS Royal Oak. During her service the crew of the U-47 sank a total of 32 units with a total tonnage of 202514 tons. The ship was lost in the Atlantic in March 1941, symbolically ending the period of German submarine successes. U-47 was a medium sized vessel designed for long patrols in ocean waters. It had a displacement of 857 tons when submerged. On the surface, its range was 6,500 nautical miles, which it could cover at a speed of 12 knots. The depth of safe immersion was 220 meters. Underwater she sailed at a maximum speed of 8 knots. It was armed with 14 torpedoes that could be fired from 5 launchers. The crew consisted of 44 sailors and officers.

The model of the famous submarine was entirely designed with Polish COBI building blocks in the fantastic 1:144 scale! The set consists of 422 elements. The superbly reproduced U-47 model is 46 cm long. All details and graphical elements are durable prints that will not wear off even during intensive use.
The model of the U-47 can be beautifully displayed on the included wooden stand which includes a print with the name and scale of the ship.

The ship is a perfect gift for all lovers of history, naval militaria and naval history. It will look great on your desk, bookshelf or souvenir shelf.
Build history, block by block!

422 high quality pieces,
manufactured in the EU by a company with over 20 years of experience,
meet safety standards for children’s products,
Fully compatible with other brands of building blocks,
bricks with prints do not deform and do not fade during play or under the influence of temperature,
clear and intuitive instructions based on drawings and icons,
display stand with the name of the ship
model scale 1:144,
Model dimensions (l x w x h): 46 cm (18.1″) x 13.5 cm (5.3″)