„Walrus“ – the Dutch submarine

Diesel-electric submarines of the "Walrus" type are designed to combat enemy surface and submarine vessels, lay minefields and carry out special operations. During their service submarines of this type, which demonstrated high performance, received a favorable assessment from experts. For example, in 1999, during an exercise involving the naval forces of NATO states, Dutch submarines conditionally sank nine ships, including the US aircraft carrier "Theodore Roosevelt". And the submarines themselves managed to remain unnoticed. Also, submarines of this type participated in the operations of the NATO fleet during the conflict in Yugoslavia and in the fight against piracy in the Gulf of Aden.

A simple, small but interesting model. Recommended for fleet enthusiasts of all experience, but advanced beginners and less experienced modelers are advised to work under the supervision of a more experienced colleague. This model can become Your first ship model of increased complexity.