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Type XVII submarine
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Midget / Coastal Submarines · Germany · 1944
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TypeXVIIsubmarine

Type XVII submarine
Type XVII submarine Photo: US goverment employee · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stealth
55
Compactness
85
Special-Ops Capability
40
Littoral Suitability
70
Sensors
30
Endurance
25
Firepower
45
Survivability
35
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
30
Origin Germany
ManufacturerBlohm+Voss
CategoryMidget / Coastal Submarines
EraWorld War II
In service1944–1945
Operators3 countries
Quantity7
Data Quality87%
51
Midget / Coastal Submarines MASS Rating
12/18
World War II
30/50
All-Time
Midget / Coastal Submarines · 10 axes scored
Stealth
55
Compactness
85
Special-Ops Capability
40
Littoral Suitability
70
Sensors
30
Endurance
25
Firepower
45
Survivability
35
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
30
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the midget / coastal submarines category.
01 / Overview
Type XVII submarine
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1944–1945
Quantity
7
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MIDGET / COASTAL SUBMARINES · WORLD WAR II
12
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
51
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 TypeCoastal submarine
  • Builder / ShipyardBlohm + Voss; Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft
  • Commissioned1943
  • Boats in Class7
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement & Dimensions5MOD.5
  • Surfaced Displacement312 t
  • Submerged Displacement337 t
  • Length41.45 m
  • Beam4.5 m
  • Draft4.5 m
▣Propulsion7MOD.7
◇Diving & Endurance1MOD.1
  • Complement (crew)12
◆Armament6MOD.6
▲Production1MOD.1
  • Operators3
◎Fleet Status3MOD.3
  • Completed7
  • Planned16
  • Cancelled9
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1939First deployment: World War II
  2. 1944Production started
  3. 1945Production ended
82
years in service
1
years in production
7
units produced
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Submarine propulsion system enabling underwater operation without atmospheric oxygen, typically using stored oxidizer or closed-cycle engines.
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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