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FFL Narval

Started by lenny100, August 13, 2011, 11:39:51 AM

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been loking for infomation on the free french submarine ffl narval which was used into 1948 for a upcomeing project.
does anybody have any idea if a 1/350 of her or any of he sisters are avalable
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Well the FFL Narval was the HMS P 714 which was originally the Italian submarine Bronzo until it was captured, so probably best to be looking for a kit (or info) on the Platino Class Coastal Submarine of which she was a type.  Try here for some info on the class.



Country of Origin :   Italy
Role :   Coastal Submarine
First Laid Down :   November 21, 1940
First Commisioned :   July 20, 1941
Manufacturer :   OTO Muggiano
Number Produced :   13
Boats in Class :   Acciaio, Alabastro, Argento, Asteria, Avorio, Bronzo, Cobalto, Giada, Granito, Nichelio, Porfido, Volframio
Crew :   46
Length :   60.18 meters
Beam :   6.47 meters
Draught :   4.84 meters
Height :   0 meters
Surface Displacement :   715 tons
Submerged Displacement :   870 tons
Surface Speed :   14 knots per hour
Submerged Speed :   7.7 knots per hour
Surface Range :   7042 km @ 10 knots
Submerged Range :   Unknown
Time to Submerge :   Unknown seconds
Maximum Depth :   80 meters
Bow Torpedo Tubes :   4
Bow Torpedoes :   7
Stern Torpedo Tubes :   2
Stern Torpedoes :   4
Mines :   None
Deck Guns :   1x 100mm Model 1935 L/47 (152 rounds)
Anti-Aircraft Guns :   2x 13.2mm Breda Model 1931 (5000 rounds each)

Apart from that, maybe one of the Ship modelling guys can help you more from here, especially wrt kits.

Regards,

Greg
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