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Modelcollect UA72362 172 Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck M983A2 and BGM-109 – Metro Hobbies

The G7eT3 torpedoes were the standard torpedoes for Germany during World War II. All of the G7e models shared standardized dimensions for all German torpedoes designed for use by U-boats during World War II, they measured 53.3 cm (21 inches) in diameter, 7.16 m in length, and carried a Hexanite warhead of 280 kg. All were powered by 100 hp (75 kW) electric motors and lead-acid batteries which needed constant naintenance to maintain their reliability. Additionally, the batteries of these torpedoes needed to be preheated to a temperature of 30 °C (85 °F) to operate with maximum speed and range, though generally this was a non-issue as U-boats had the element of surprise and often had the advantage of firing the first shot.