U-Boot Typ IIB U-17

U-Boot Typ IIB Specifications

General

Type: Coastal Attack Submarine
Crew: 22-24

Dimensions/Masses

Maximum displacement: 421 t | Length: 42.7 m
Width: 4.1 m | Draught: 3.9 m

Propulsion/Performances

Maximum speed: 13 knots (15 mph; 24 km/h) surfaced
7 knots (8.1 mph; 13 km/h) submerged
Maximum range: 5000 km (2700 nmi) at 8 kn (15 km/h) surfaced, 70 km (38 nmi) at 4 kn (7.4 km/h) submerged
2 × MWM RS127S 6-cylinder diesel engines (700 shp),
2 × SSW PGVV322/26 double-acting electric motors (402 shp)

Armor

Maximum shielding: none

Armament

3 × torpedo tubes (bow), 5 torpedoes
20mm Twin Flak
12 TMA Mines