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Type 202 submarine
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Midget / Coastal Submarines · Germany · 1961
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Type202submarine

Type 202 submarine
Type 202 submarine Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stealth
75
Compactness
90
Special-Ops Capability
60
Littoral Suitability
85
Sensors
65
Endurance
55
Firepower
50
Survivability
70
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Germany
ManufacturerAtlas Werke
CategoryMidget / Coastal Submarines
EraEarly Cold War
In service1961–1966
Operators1 countries
Quantity2
Data Quality84%
70
Midget / Coastal Submarines MASS Rating
1/3
Early Cold War
8/50
All-Time
Midget / Coastal Submarines · 10 axes scored
Stealth
75
Compactness
90
Special-Ops Capability
60
Littoral Suitability
85
Sensors
65
Endurance
55
Firepower
50
Survivability
70
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the midget / coastal submarines category.
01 / Overview
Type 202 submarine
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1961–1966
Quantity
2
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MIDGET / COASTAL SUBMARINES · EARLY COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
70
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
◎Identification5MOD.5
  • Submarine TypeMidget submarine
  • Builder / ShipyardAtlas Werke
  • Laid Down1961
  • Commissioned1965
  • Boats in Class2
◈Displacement & Dimensions5MOD.5
  • Surfaced Displacement100 t
  • Submerged Displacement137 t
  • Length23.1 m
  • Beam3.4 m
  • Draft2.7 m
▣Propulsion5MOD.5
◇Diving & Endurance2MOD.2
  • Test Depth100 m
  • Complement (crew)4
◆Armament4MOD.4
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1961Production started
  2. 1966Production ended
65
years in service
5
years in production
2
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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