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Biber-class midget submarine
Photo: Alf van Beem · Wikimedia Commons · CC0
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Midget / Coastal Submarines · Germany · 1944
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Biber-class midget submarine
Biber-class midget submarine Photo: Alf van Beem · Wikimedia Commons · CC0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stealth
30
Compactness
70
Special-Ops Capability
25
Littoral Suitability
30
Sensors
15
Endurance
20
Firepower
25
Survivability
15
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
30
Origin Germany
CategoryMidget / Coastal Submarines
EraWorld War II
In service1944
Operators1 countries
Quantity324
Data Quality84%
30
Midget / Coastal Submarines MASS Rating
18/18
World War II
46/50
All-Time
Midget / Coastal Submarines · 10 axes scored
Stealth
30
Compactness
70
Special-Ops Capability
25
Littoral Suitability
30
Sensors
15
Endurance
20
Firepower
25
Survivability
15
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
30
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the midget / coastal submarines category.
01 / Overview
Biber-class midget submarine
Country
Production
1944–
Quantity
324
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MIDGET / COASTAL SUBMARINES · WORLD WAR II
18
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
30
midget / coastal submarines category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the midget / coastal submarines category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification3MOD.3
  • Laid Down1944
  • Boats in Class324
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement & Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Surfaced Displacement5.7 t
  • Length8.9 m
  • Beam1.6 m
▣Propulsion4MOD.4
◇Diving & Endurance2MOD.2
  • Test Depth20 m
  • Complement (crew)1
▤Production1MOD.1
  • Operators1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1944Production started
82
years in service
324
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
Propulsion system combining diesel engines to generate electricity, which powers electric motors driving the vessel's propellers.
Laying explosive mines underwater from a submarine.
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