Gato is the name of a class of American diesel-electric fighter submarines (SS) of the Second World War. The first unit of this type was launched in 1940. In total, 77 units of this type were created. The Gato-class ship was 95 m long, 8.3 m wide, and had a displacement of about 2,400 tons. The maximum underwater speed is approx. 9 knots. The ships of this type had ten 533 mm torpedo tubes - including six bow and four stern. The ship's armament also included single 76 mm, 40 mm and 20 mm cannons.
- Precisely replicates details of the vessel.
- Choose to construct in waterline or full hull display model.
- Pressure hull is included.
- Diving planes can be built in extended or retracted position.
- Precision photo-etched parts are included.