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STS Boats Schleswig and Holstein
Scale: 1/250
Skill Level: medium
Length: 80 mm (3.15 inch)
This kit includes two German Navy STS boats – Y 1654 Schleswig and Y 1655 Holstein. A laser-cut set is currently in preparation.
This model of the two STS boats, designed by Till Schade, features a construction that impresses both beginners and professionals alike. While the assembly of the compact hulls provides less experienced modelers with a perfect entry into the world of HMV ship modeling, numerous fine details on deck ensure long-lasting building enjoyment at a high level. A special highlight of this kit is the inclusion of the practice targets: the "Killer Tomato" and the target pontoon complement the ensemble perfectly and allow for an authentic depiction of daily life on board, as these targets are actually deployed and recovered by the STS boats in real life. A versatile set that perfectly combines maritime technology and modern naval history on your workbench.
The model highlights:
- 2 models included
- Detailed crane
- Killer Tomato included
- With Target Pontoon
Product Safety InformationHersteller / Manufacturer:
fentens productions, Fürstenbergstr. 19, D-49716 Meppen
Kontakt: https://www.h-m-v.de/
| Product type | Papermodel |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HMV Hamburger Modellbaubogen Verlag |
| Scale | 1/250 |
| Designer | Till Schade |
| Difficulty | medium |
| Sheet size | DIN A4 |
| Sheets | 2 |
| Parts | 217 |
| Length | 80 mm (3.15 inch) |
| Bauanleitung | German, English, Spanish, Polish, Russian, Japanese, Pictures |
Technical data:
- Vessel Type: Sea-Stow-Tug (STS
- Commissioning: May 2023 ("Schleswig", Y-1654) and September 2023 ("Holstein", Y-1655)
- Length: approx. 20 meters
- Beam: approx. 6 meters
- Draft: approx. 2.5 meters
- Propulsion: Eco-friendly diesel-electric drive
- Power Output: approx. 800 kW
- Bollard Pull: 13 tons
- Speed: approx. 11 knots
- Crew: 3–4 persons
- Area of Operation: Warnemünde Naval Base (1st Corvette Squadron)
With the commissioning of the "Schleswig" and the "Holstein" in 2023, the German Navy modernized its fleet with two state-of-the-art Sea-Stow-Tugs (STS) of the new Schleswig-Class. Both units were built at the Fassmer shipyard in Berne and officially handed over to the 1st Corvette Squadron in Rostock-Hohen Düne in May and September 2023. They replace the Lütje-Hörn-Class tugs, which had been in use for decades, and are specifically designed to support K130 corvettes as well as the new frigates. With a length of approximately 20 meters and a bollard pull of 13 tons, they provide the necessary precision for complex maneuvers in tight harbor basins. A technical highlight is the environmentally friendly diesel-electric propulsion system, which complies with current emission standards and enables low-emission operations. Their primary area of operation is the Warnemünde naval base, where they serve as indispensable auxiliary vessels ensuring the safety and mobility of the floating units.
Ergänzend zu ihrer Rolle als Hafenschlepper umfasst das Aufgabenspektrum der STS-Boote auch die logistische Unterstützung bei Schießübungen auf See. Hierfür führen sie spezielle Übungsziele mit, wie die im Bogen enthaltene markante „Killer Tomato“ - ein aufblasbares, radarreflektierendes Ziel für den Beschuss mit Bordwaffen. Ebenfalls zum Zubehör gehört ein schwimmender Zielponton, dessen Lochwand zur präzisen Auswertung von Trefferbildern dient. An den Masten montierte Radarreflektoren sorgen dabei für eine realistische Signatur auf den Feuerleitsystemen der Korvetten. Die STS-Boote bringen diese Ausrüstung in die Übungsgebiete aus und sichern so den reibungslosen Ablauf der Ausbildung im 1. Korvettengeschwader.
