Data Quality84%
01 / Overview
Type IXA submarine
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification7MOD.7
- Hull Classificationdouble hull
- Submarine Typeocean‑going
- Builder / ShipyardDeSchiMAG AG Weser
- Laid Down1937
- Commissioned1938
- Boats in Class8
- In ServiceYes
◈Displacement5MOD.5
- Surfaced Displacement1,032 t
- Submerged Displacement1,153 t
- Length76.5 m
- Beam6.51 m
- Draft4.7 m
▣Propulsion7MOD.7
- PropulsionDiesel-Electric
- Nuclear-PoweredNo
- Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP)No
- Shaft Power3,240 kW
- Propulsor Typediesel‑electric
- Top Speed (surfaced)18.2 kn
- Top Speed (submerged)7.7 kn
◇Diving & Endurance2MOD.2
- Test Depth230 m
- Complement (crew)48
◆Armament8MOD.8
- Torpedo Tubes6
- Torpedo Tube Diameter533 mm
- VLS Cells0
- Cruise MissilesNo
- Ballistic Missiles (SLBM)No
- SLBM Count0
- Anti-Ship MissilesYes
- Mine-Laying CapableNo
▤Sensors & Combat Systems3MOD.3
⬢Stealth3MOD.3
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- First of Class1938
- Operators1
◎Fleet Status8MOD.8
- Completed8
- Active0
- Under Construction0
- Planned0
- Cancelled0
- Lost6
- Retired0
- Preserved0
◈Armour1MOD.1
- Armourdouble hull
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1937Production started
- 1939Production ended
89
years in service
2
years in production
8
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
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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