- WW2 Historical Collection
- 422 high quality blocks
- 1/144 Scale
- Completed Dimensions: 18.1” L x 1.8” W x 5.3” H
- Box Dimensions: 17.7” L X 12.0” W x 2.4” H
- Compatible with leading block and brick brands
- Recommended for 8 years and above.
U-47 was the most successful ocean submarine of the German Kriegsmarine during the Second World War. She entered service in 1938. The ship became famous for a daring attack on a British naval base, during which she sank the battleship HMS Royal Oak. During her service, the crew of U-47 sank a total of 32 vessels with a total tonnage of 202514 tons. The ship disappeared in the Atlantic in March 1941, symbolically ending the period of success of German submarines. U-47 was a medium-sized vessel designed for long-term patrols in ocean waters. It had 857 tons of displacement in immersion. On the surface, its range was 6500 nautical miles, which it could cover at a speed of 12 knots. The depth of safe immersion was 220 meters. Under water, it sailed at a maximum speed of 8 knots. She 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 from Polish COBI construction blocks in a sensational model scale of 1:144! The set consists of 422 elements. The well-reproduced U-47 model measures up to 46 cm in length. All details and graphic elements are durable prints that do not wear off even during intensive use.
The U-47 model can be beautifully displayed on the block stand included in the set, which contains a print with the name and scale of the ship.
The ship will perfectly fulfill the function of an exclusive gift for all lovers of history, maritime militaria and marine. It will look great on a desk, bookcase or on a shelf with souvenirs.
Build history, block by block!