US Navy Stealth Ship Sea Shadow IX-529

Posted on 30 October 2024 by yonetici in 3d models, Products, Ships, Toys, Vehicle Models, Vehicles | Comments Off

1meter 3d model. Empty interior with 5mm hull thickness for R/C projects.

The Sea Shadow IX-529, developed by the U.S. Navy, is a vessel shrouded in mystery and innovation. Built in 1985 by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and Lockheed Martin, the ship was a cutting-edge experiment in naval stealth technology. Sea Shadow was designed to test the viability of stealth features on water, borrowing concepts initially explored in aviation stealth. With its dark, angular appearance, this 160-foot craft had a distinctive shape that minimized its radar signature, similar to stealth aircraft. The hull’s unique, angular structure used radar-absorbing materials to help reduce detectability, setting Sea Shadow apart as a landmark in naval design and technology.

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Canopus Class Battleships

Posted on 23 October 2024 by yonetici in 3d models, General, Products, Ships, Toys, Vehicle Models, Vehicles | Comments Off

The HMS Canopus was part of a fascinating era in naval history, representing the might of the Royal Navy at the turn of the 20th century. She was the lead ship of the Canopus-class battleships, a class known for its balance of firepower, armor, and speed, crafted with the intention of projecting British naval power across the globe, especially in far-flung colonial waters.

Launched in 1897, HMS Canopus and her five sister ships—Albion, Goliath, Glory, Ocean, and Vengeance—were designed to be faster and more agile than their predecessors. This was achieved in part by reducing their overall armor thickness compared to previous classes but compensating with advanced Krupp steel, which provided better protection without the extra weight. Their slimmer form, combined with a more efficient engine system, meant they could reach a respectable top speed of 18 knots—crucial for the fast-paced, far-reaching duties of the British Empire.

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Narco Ship-Submarine Model

Posted on 06 October 2024 by yonetici in 3d models, General, Ships, Toys, Vehicle Models, Vehicles | Comments Off

This article includes a multi-part narco semi-submersible 3d model free to download for hobby purposes.

Narco ships, also known as narco submarines or drug subs, are vessels used primarily by drug cartels and organized crime groups to smuggle illegal narcotics, particularly cocaine, across international waters. These vessels have become more common as a method to evade detection by law enforcement agencies like the U.S. Coast Guard, Navy, and other international forces.

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