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Ha-101-class submarine
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Midget / Coastal Submarines · Japan · 1944
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Ha-101-classsubmarine

Ha-101-class submarine
Ha-101-class submarine Photo: United States Navy · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stealth
45
Compactness
80
Special-Ops Capability
30
Littoral Suitability
65
Sensors
20
Endurance
15
Firepower
25
Survivability
20
Technology
35
Cost-Effectiveness
55
Origin Japan
ManufacturerKawasaki Heavy Industries Ship & Offshore Structure Company
CategoryMidget / Coastal Submarines
EraWorld War II
In service1944–1945
Operators1 countries
Quantity10
Data Quality84%
41
Midget / Coastal Submarines MASS Rating
14/18
World War II
37/50
All-Time
Midget / Coastal Submarines · 10 axes scored
Stealth
45
Compactness
80
Special-Ops Capability
30
Littoral Suitability
65
Sensors
20
Endurance
15
Firepower
25
Survivability
20
Technology
35
Cost-Effectiveness
55
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the midget / coastal submarines category.
01 / Overview
Ha-101-class submarine
Country
Production
1944–1945
Quantity
10
Unit Price (current)
$9.1M↗ 1729% inflation · 1944→2025
Original Price
$496.5K (1944)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MIDGET / COASTAL SUBMARINES · WORLD WAR II
14
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$9.1M
Original: $496.5K (1944)
Inflation: +%1729
41
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
◎Identification4MOD.4
  • Laid Down1944
  • Commissioned1944
  • Boats in Class10
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement & Dimensions5MOD.5
  • Surfaced Displacement429 t
  • Submerged Displacement493 t
  • Length44.5 m
  • Beam6.1 m
  • Draft4.04 m
▣Propulsion6MOD.6
◇Diving & Endurance2MOD.2
  • Test Depth100 m
  • Complement (crew)22
▤Production1MOD.1
  • Operators1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1944Production started
  2. 1945Production ended
82
years in service
1
years in production
10
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 11units
11active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
Propulsion system combining diesel engines to generate electricity, which powers electric motors driving the vessel's propellers.
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