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The Type 206 is a class of diesel-electric submarines (Uboats) developed by Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft (HDW). Its design is based on the preceding Type 205 submarine class. These small and agile submarines were built during the Cold War to operate in the shallow Baltic Sea and attack Warsaw Pact shipping in the event of military confrontation. The pressure hulls were built out of non-magnetic steel to counter the threat of magnetic naval mines and make detection with MAD sensors more difficult. The low emission profile allowed the submarines in exercises to intrude even into well-protected opposing forces such as carrier formations with their screen.
 
Of the 18 submarines built for the Bundesmarine (West German Navy), 12 were modernized in the early 1990s and were re-designated as Type 206A.
 
This is a hybrid kit featuring 3D printed parts and PVC tubing. Post-finishing will be required to obtain a perfectly smooth finish on printed parts. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery.
 
Tube material: PLA, Tube: PVC
Length: 1206 mm  (47.4 inches)
Beam: 110 mm (4.33 inches)
Tube dimensions: 110 mm X 422 mm (4.33" x 16.6")
Number of parts: 30 pcs
 
This kit is also available in 1/72 scale at a cost of $190. The dimensions of that smaller kit are as follows: 
 
Tube material: PLA, Tube: PVC
Length: 691 mm  (27.2 inches)
Beam: 63 mm (2.48 inches)
Tube dimensions: 63 mm X 229 mm (2.48" x 9.02")
Number of parts: 25 pcs