1941 Bismarck 1/1250 Die Cast Model - 24223-41
Features
- Model is approximately 8" long
- Plastic and die cast metal construction
- Acrylic Display Case Included
- Guns Elevate
- Turret Rotates
- Authentic Superstructure & Hull Detailing
- Bronze Painted Propellers
The battleship Bismarck was one of Nazi Germany's most powerful and iconic warships, commissioned in 1940 as the lead vessel of her class. Displacing over 50,000 tons at full load, she combined heavy armor, high speed, and formidable firepower, including eight 15-inch (380 mm) main guns capable of striking targets at long range. Designed to threaten Allied shipping and challenge British naval supremacy, Bismarck embodied advanced engineering with strong compartmentalization and robust protection. Her most famous sortie in May 1941 resulted in the sinking of HMS Hood, prompting a massive Royal Navy pursuit. After a dramatic chase across the North Atlantic, Bismarck was crippled and sunk. Despite her short career, she remains one of history's most studied and legendary warships.
