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Seehund-class submarine
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Midget / Coastal Submarines · Germany · 1944
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Seehund-class submarine
Seehund-class submarine Photo: Bahnfrend · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stealth
75
Compactness
90
Special-Ops Capability
30
Littoral Suitability
85
Sensors
40
Endurance
50
Firepower
60
Survivability
55
Technology
45
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Germany
ManufacturerFriedrich Krupp Germaniawerft, Schichau-Werke
CategoryMidget / Coastal Submarines
EraWorld War II
In service1944–1945
Operators2 countries
Quantity285
Data Quality85%
62
Midget / Coastal Submarines MASS Rating
2/18
World War II
13/50
All-Time
Midget / Coastal Submarines · 10 axes scored
Stealth
75
Compactness
90
Special-Ops Capability
30
Littoral Suitability
85
Sensors
40
Endurance
50
Firepower
60
Survivability
55
Technology
45
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the midget / coastal submarines category.
01 / Overview
Seehund-class submarine
Country
Production
1944–1945
Quantity
285
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MIDGET / COASTAL SUBMARINES · WORLD WAR II
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
62
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
◎Identification7MOD.7
  • Hull ClassificationXXVIIB5
  • Submarine TypeMidget submarine
  • Builder / ShipyardGermaniawerft
  • Laid Down1944
  • Commissioned1944
  • Boats in Class285
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement & Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Submerged Displacement17 t
  • Length12 m
  • Beam1.5 m
▣Propulsion5MOD.5
◇Diving & Endurance2MOD.2
  • Maximum Operating Depth45 m
  • Complement (crew)2
▤Production2MOD.2
  • First of Class1944
  • Operators2
⬢Fleet Status4MOD.4
  • Completed285
  • Active138
  • Planned1,000
  • Lost35
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1944Production started
  2. 1945Production ended
82
years in service
1
years in production
285
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 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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