Italeri 5609 1/35 Biber Midget Submarine Model Kit ORPro Initially 132 machines of this

Initially 132 machines of this type were ordered

full weapons suite

#'s 537424

Authentic North American prototype

Italeri 5609 1/35 Biber Midget Submarine Model Kit ORPro Initially 132 machines of thisItaleri 5609 1 35 Biber Midget Submarine Model Kit The "Biber" was the most well known "pocket" submarine used by the Kriegsmarine during the latter part of World War II. The development of the Biber was extremely rapid. Design began in February 1944, and the first units were launched just 6 months later. Measuring just 9 meters long, it had a range of 240 km. It could reach a maximum speed of 6. 5 knots surfaced and 5. 3 knots submerged. The Biber