Build the legendary German battleship Tirpitz from World War II and add it to your collection. Working on this 1:700 scale model (consisting of 600 precision bricks) will make you feel like a real warship builder. The Tirpitz and Bismarck models are a continuation of the 1:700 scale model series from COBI. Collect them all and see how perfectly their accuracy combines with their compact size! The Creation of the Battleship Tirpitz The Tirpitz was the second of two Bismarck-class battleships built for Kriegsmarine. Named after Grand Admiral Alfred von Tirpitz, the ship was launched on April 1, 1939, and completed in February 1941. She was a powerful vessel, displacing approximately 2,000 tons more than her twin, the Bismarck, and armed with eight 38 cm main guns in four twin turrets. Tirpitz was intended to serve as a deterrent, controlling northern Norwegian waters and securing German interests in the Arctic and Atlantic regions. "Floating Fortress" During her service, Tirpitz rarely left the Norwegian fjords, acting as a "floating fortress." Her presence compelled the Royal Navy to maintain significant forces in northern waters to deter a possible attack by a German battleship. In 1943, the ship participated in the bombardment of Allied positions on Spitzbergen, simultaneously becoming the target of British special operations and numerous air raids.