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Conventional Submarines · Japan · 1941
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TypeA1submarine

Type A1 submarine
Type A1 submarine Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
Origin Japan
CategoryConventional Submarines
EraWorld War II
In service1941–1942
Operators1 countries
Quantity3
Data Quality84%
01 / Overview
Type A1 submarine
Country
Production
1941–1942
Quantity
3
Operators
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification5MOD.5
  • Submarine TypeCruiser submarine
  • Laid Down1939
  • Commissioned1941
  • Boats in Class5
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement5MOD.5
  • Surfaced Displacement2,919 t
  • Submerged Displacement4,129 t
  • Length113.7 m
  • Beam9.5 m
  • Draft5.3 m
▣Propulsion7MOD.7
◇Diving & Endurance5MOD.5
  • Test Depth100 m
  • Maximum Operating Depth100 m
  • Submerged Endurance0.038 day
  • Patrol Duration30 day
  • Complement (crew)100
◆Armament7MOD.7
▤Sensors & Combat Systems3MOD.3
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • First of Class1941
  • Operators1
◎Fleet Status8MOD.8
  • Completed3
  • Active0
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned5
  • Cancelled2
  • Lost3
  • Retired3
  • Preserved0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1941Production started
  2. 1942Production ended
85
years in service
1
years in production
3
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
05 / MASS Score
Not enough weapon data to rank this category.
📖 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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