Description[]
A large ocean-going submarine pattern with the properties of an attack submarine and added minelaying capabilities. U 71 and U 72 were built at the Vulcan shipyard in Hamburg, while U 73 and U 74 were constructed at the Kaiserliche Werft shipyard in Danzig.
Ship data[]
Performance
Endurance: 10747 km
Maximum speed: 11 kts
Armour protection
Armour: 1
Armament
1 x 10,5cm SK L/45. Ammo: 150 rounds
2 x 50cm G/6 Torpedoes. Ammo: 4 torpedoes
34 mines
Ships in class[]
- U 71
- U 72
- U 73
- U 74