Power & Performance
Those special qualities that separate one sea-going vessel design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for Type XXI U-Boat.
2 x MAN M6V40/46KBB supercharged 6-cylinder engines developing 4,000 horsepower with 2 x SSW GU365/30 double-acting electric motors generating 5,000hp; 2 x SSW GV232/28 silent-running electric motors generating 226hp.
Propulsion
16.0 kts
18.4 mph
Surface Speed
17.0 kts
19.6 mph
Submerged Speed
15,496 nm
17,833 miles | 28,699 km
Range