Kagero 16080 SMS Torpedoboot A - III EN – Monograph of Type A I Torpedo Boat

The publication Kagero 16080 SMS Torpedoboot A - III EN is a unique book dedicated to the German torpedo boat SMS Torpedoboot A - III, created for enthusiasts of naval history and maritime modeling. Authored by Oleg Pomoshnikov, this work consists of 57 pages of high-quality print, featuring full-color illustrations and clear technical drawings, making it an exceptional source of knowledge for modelers and military history enthusiasts.

• Format: softcover (paperback)
• Number of pages: 57
• Numerous color illustrations and hull line drawings
• Language: English
• Series: Monographs of Warships, Category: Modeling Literature

The SMS Torpedoboot A - III belonged to a series of 25 light Type A I torpedo boats, built for the Imperial Navy during World War I. After capturing the Belgian coast in 1914, the Germans faced the challenge of securing the shallow, mined waters of Flanders. The standard torpedo boats and destroyers were too large, leading to the development of smaller vessels with a displacement of 137 tons, hull length of 41.58 m, and steam propulsion (1200 HP). Armament consisted of a single 50 or 52 mm gun and two 450 mm torpedo tubes, making the SMS A - III and its sister ships ideal for operating in shallow, hazardous waters.

Construction was entrusted to the Vulcan AG shipyard in Hamburg, with some units also assembled in Antwerp after being transported by rail. The Type A I torpedo boats served actively during World War I, being an essential element in defending the coast and patrolling the waters of occupied Flanders.

The book Kagero 16080 SMS Torpedoboot A - III EN is an invaluable aid for warship modelers—both beginners and advanced—who wish to recreate the historical details of German torpedo boats in 1/350, 1/200, or other popular scales. The abundance of illustrations and precise hull line drawings facilitate correcting production errors or adding super-details during the building of ship models from the World War I era.

We rate this product as difficulty level 1/5, as it is an item for reading, not requiring manual work. Recommended for anyone wishing to expand their historical knowledge or accurately reproduce units from World War I. We recommend it both to naval enthusiasts, as well as collectors and modelers building German torpedo boat models.