Srednyaya-Class Submarine

Srednyaya, meaning medium, was associated with the Soviet S-class submarine program developed before the Second World War. The design benefited from foreign engineering influence but was built for Soviet naval requirements. These diesel-electric boats operated in several Soviet fleets and undertook patrol, torpedo, and other wartime missions. Their history differs from that of the smaller Malyutka coastal submarines. Differences between series and wartime modifications affected conning towers, armament, and equipment, while individual boats operated in different fleets under very different geographical and operational conditions. The class included boats credited with important wartime successes, but individual claims and circumstances need separate evidence. Their patrols formed part of Soviet efforts against enemy shipping, though losses, mechanical condition, and the geography of each theater strongly shaped individual wartime careers.

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 Global War 1936, Global Empires, 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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