Type XIV
U 459 to U 464/ U 487 to U 490 = 10 U-boats
Developed on basis of the Type VII. It was used as fuel supply unit for U-boats operating in distant waters to extend their operational time. It´s nickname was “Milkcow” (“Milchkuh”)
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Year of construction |
1940 to 1943 |
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Shipyard |
Deutsche Werke at Kiel |
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Displacement |
1,668 t / 1,932 t submerged |
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Length |
67.1 m |
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Beam |
9.4 m |
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Draught |
6.5 m |
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Propulsion |
2 Diesel engines, 2 electric engines, 2 propellers |
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Engine power |
2,800 HP / 750 HP submerged |
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Speed |
14.4 kn / 6.2 kn submerged |
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Range |
9,300 nmi at 12 kn / 55 nmi at 4 kn submerged |
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Diving depth |
240 m |
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Fuel |
203 cbm, plus 432 cbm fuel for resupply |
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Armament |
2 x 3.7 cm plus 1 x 2 cm guns |
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Complement |
53 – later more |
