The UBIII was the final and most numerous series of the German UB Class Coastal Torpedo Attack Boats of World War One. 96 boats were commissioned from 1916 onwards, including 7 completed after the Armistice. Four shipyards produced them and there were several variants but the overall specifications were all very similar...Length : 55.30 metersDisplacement (surfaced) : 520TonsArmourment : 4 x forward 50cm torpedo tubes1 x rear 50cm torpedo tube10 torpedos carried1 x 88mm deck gun160 rounds carriedCrew : 34 men
The UBIII Class became the "blueprint" for the famous Type VIIC of World War Two, which is the most-produced submarine in world history.Each waterline model is 79mm long and there are three models included in this set.For extensive records and data on all German submarines please go to
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SCALE: This set is available in either 1/700th scale OR 1/600th scale. Please check your choice in the top right corner of this page.
The UBIII is...
Just 79mm long in 1/700th scale
Just over 92mm long in 1/600th scale
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