I-400 was the world's largest submarine.  She was actually a submarine aircraft carrier that carried 3 torpedo bombers.  The I-400 could travel round-trip to anywhere in the world, although it was built with the intention to reach and destroy the strategic Panama Canal.  Due to the overwhelming costs, only three boats were built.  The Japanese were ahead of the Allies in many aspects of submarine development and underwater weapons.  During the WWII, they had 30 different classes of submarines.   In many ways the I-400 was decades ahead of her time.  Japanese torpedo "Long Lance" were the world's most dangerous.

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All parts are wood and metal.  

Dimensions:  65" long x 15" tall x 9" wide   (1/72 scale)    $3,500   S & H is $200    

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