Kit

CB Class Midget submarine

Brand MIKRO-MIR

SKU MKRM-72026 EAN 4580702161521

Features

Nation: Italy

Period: WWII

Scale: 1/72

Type: Submarine

Price 40,95 €

Description

1/72 CB Class Midget submarine

The CB Class Midget Submarine was a type of pocket submarine (or nano submarine) used by the U.S. Navy during World War II. These submarines were also known as the "Coastal Battleground" (CB) or "Coastal Boat" (CB) Class.

These submarines were designed to operate in shallow coastal and inshore waters, providing patrol and sabotage capabilities. Their main purpose was to approach enemy targets, such as enemy ships or port installations, stealthily and silently to attack them with explosive charges.

CB Class Midget Submarines were small and compact, with a length of about 21 meters and a crew of only 5-6 sailors. They were powered by electric batteries, which made them quiet but limited their submarine operational range.

These submarines were often carried and launched from larger submarines or surface ships. Once close to the target, CB Class Midget Submarines used their armament to attack enemy ships or ports. In some cases, submarines were used for reconnaissance and sabotage operations, placing mines or explosive pipelines against ships or port infrastructure.

Their use was rather limited and they were not employed in large numbers, but CB Class Midget Submarines proved their effectiveness in some operations during World War II. After the war, they were gradually replaced by other types of more advanced pocket submarines.