1/144 U-Boat Type XXIII, WWII German Submarine

German Submarine Type XXIII - 1:144

Type XXIII submarines belonged to a new generation of German WWII U-boats. Developed from late 1942, they focused on improving speed and range while submerged. Featuring a new hull shape, stronger electric motors, larger battery capacity, and a "Schnorkel" device, 63 units were completed by the war’s end. In 1945, they conducted 10 combat missions, sinking 4 Allied ships without losses.