U-Boot Typ XIV U-461

U-Boot Typ XIV Specifications

General

Type: Supply Submarine
Crew: 53–60

Dimensions/Masses

Maximum displacement: 1963 t | Length: 67.1 m
Width: 9.35 m | Draught: 6.5 m

Propulsion/Performances

Maximum speed: 14.9 knots (27.6 km/h) surfaced
6.2 knots (11.5 km/h) submerged
Maximum range: 12350 nmi (22870 km) at 10 kn (19 km/h) surfaced, 55 nmi (102 km) at 4 kn (7.4 km/h) submerged
2 × Germaniawerft F46 supercharged 6-cylinder diesel engines, (3200 shp), 2 × SSW Gu343/388-8 double-acting electric motors (750 shp)

Armor

Maximum shielding: none

Armament

2 × 37 mm AA guns
2 × 20 mm AA guns