Turtle - The First Combat Submersible
admin | 12.12.2025
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Model: The Turtle is the first documented combat submersible, built in 1775 by American inventor David Bushnell.
Purpose: This model serves as a historical reconstruction of the submersible used for underwater attacks during the American Revolutionary War.
Design Features:
- The hull shape resembles two joined turtle shells.
- Hand-powered propulsion with an early screw propeller.
- Submerging and surfacing controlled by a ballast tank.
- Emergency drop weight for rapid ascent.
- Limited submerged operation time of 20-30 minutes.
Printing Recommendations: The model is intended for educational and display purposes, and it is recommended to use high-quality materials for accurate detail representation.
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- Author: admin
- Date: 12.12.2025
- Category: Other
- Views: 37
- Downloads: 106
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- Images: 17
- Files: 11
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