LPL Flying Sub

The Soviet LPL flying-submarine proposal, associated with Boris Ushakov in the 1930s, attempted to combine flight with underwater operation. The concept would have faced severe compromises in structure, propulsion, sealing, buoyancy, and useful payload. It did not become a functioning operational aircraft or submarine. A model represents an ambitious design idea, not a machine that carried out documented aerial or underwater combat missions. The concept imagined approaching a target by air, submerging, and launching a torpedo before escaping. Reconciling a lightweight flying structure with pressure resistance and underwater machinery created severe difficulties. The proposal sought to combine two demanding environments within a single vehicle, creating formidable engineering compromises.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in the Global War series of games by Historical Board Gaming and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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