German Torpedo-Boat Type 35 T1 1939-1940 (Plastic model) - HobbySearch Military Model Store

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――The torpedo boat ordered in 1935 was planned in the 600 ton class to avoid the application of the London Naval Treaty as a destroyer, but it actually exceeded 800 tons.
-The armament was a swivel triple 533mm torpedo launcher equipped in the center of the hull, with a 105mm single gun at the stern and two 20mm guns in front of the bridge, so it was pointed out that the firepower was insufficient and it was changed in the later improved type.

--Total length 84m
--Displacement 845 tons
--4 boilers, 2 turbines
--Speed 35 knots
--Two 53cm3 twin torpedo launchers
――One 10.5cm single gun
――Two 2cm anti-aircraft guns
--30 mines

--T-1 was commissioned in 1939.
--In 1940, it was deployed to the 1st torpedo boat unit and escorted a laying ship in the English Channel.
――Relocated to Norway as a reserve in 1941, recommissioned in 1942 and deployed a training school.
--Large-scale repairs from late 1943 to 1944.
--After that, engaged in the escort of Prinz Eugen, an army support for the Soviet army.
--January 1945 Sinked at the Kiel port after being bombed by the Royal Air Force.

Item Size/Weight : 22.5 x 8.2 x 3 cm / 56g