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Zerstörer 1936C

Planed destroyers with 12,8 cm AA guns.  Zerstörer 1936C  Class

   History   Ships   Technical Data   Z46 1:1250 Model   Z48 1:1250 Model 

Appearance of the Z1936C Class


Soon after the start of World War II it got obvious that all existing German destroyers were not adequately protected against air attacks. Since the number of light Flak guns could not increased much more, a new main armament for destroyers, capable to be used against air and sea targets was needed.

In 1941 it was considered to use the new Luftwaffe 12,8 cm Flak 40 in twin mountings for a new class of destroyers.

The two ordered ships were modified Zerstörer 1936B designs adapted to the new armament. They were laid down in 1942 but not completed. Four additional were ordered in 1943, none of them was started to build.


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