Description:

• The I-400 was constructed as a submergible aircraft carrier the like the world had never seen and was able to launch 3 Seiran aircraft. With an overall length of 122m, width of 12m, and a submerged 6560 ton placement, the size was comparable to a destroyer class warship and was the world's largest submarine at the time. In addition, it had the ability to circumnavigate the world 1.5 times without needing to refuel or restock. It was possible for the I-400 to make surprise attacks at both the U.S. East Coast and the Allied held Panama Canal. Construction of the I-400 was completed near the end of the WWII in December 1944. It was on its way with the second submarine in its class the I-401 to take on the U.S. Naval base at Ulithi, however like the I-400, however both submarines never had the opportunity to see action due to the ending of the war. It is said that due to its superior design, the I-400 is the predecessor to modern day strategic nuclear missile submarines.

Specs and Features:

• This is a 1/350 plastic assembly model kit of the Japanese Navy Submarine I-400.
• Included clear hangar parts enable you to view the interior of the hangar after the model is assembled.
• Transparent parts for the Seiran aircraft allow you to leave the canopy unpainted for a more realistic appearance.
• Photo-etched parts for handrails and display stand nameplate are included.
• 4 metal type 95 torpedoes included.
• Guide stickers to aid with positioning photo-etched handrail posts are included.
• 48 of 1/350 scale crew figures included to liven up the model's decks.
• Length: 348.5mm