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H-class submarine
Photo: Courtesy of Donald M. McPherson, 1969. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Conventional Submarines · United States · 1913
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H-class submarine
H-class submarine Photo: Courtesy of Donald M. McPherson, 1969. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
Origin United States
ManufacturerGeneral Dynamics Electric Boat
CategoryConventional Submarines
EraPre-WWI / Industrial Age
In service1913–1918
Operators1 countries
Quantity9
Data Quality84%
01 / Overview
H-class submarine
Production
1913–1918
Quantity
9
Operators
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification7MOD.7
  • Hull ClassificationSS
  • Submarine TypeCoastal patrol submarine
  • Builder / ShipyardElectric Boat; Union Iron Works; Moran Company; British Pacific Construction and Engineering Company
  • Laid Down1911
  • Commissioned1913
  • Boats in Class9
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement5MOD.5
  • Surfaced Displacement358 t
  • Submerged Displacement467 t
  • Length45.72 m
  • Beam4.83 m
  • Draft3.78 m
▣Propulsion7MOD.7
◇Diving & Endurance2MOD.2
  • Test Depth61 m
  • Complement (crew)25
◆Armament6MOD.6
▤Sensors & Combat Systems2MOD.2
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • First of Class1913
  • Operators1
◎Fleet Status8MOD.8
  • Completed9
  • Active0
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned18
  • Cancelled6
  • Lost1
  • Retired8
  • Preserved0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1913Production started
  2. 1915Sale: Russia (18 units)
  3. 1918Production ended
113
years in service
5
years in production
9
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
H-class submarineSALES2records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
1918United States6——
1915Russia18——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
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📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
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.
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