U-Boot Typ XB U-233

U-Boot Typ XB Specifications

General

Type: Mine-Layer Submarine
Crew: 48-60

Dimensions/Masses

Maximum displacement: 2212 t| Length: 89.80 m
Width: 9.20 m | Draught: 4.71 m

Propulsion/Performances

Maximum speed: 17 knots (31 km/h; 20 mph) surfaced
7 knots (13 km/h; 8.1 mph) submerged
Maximum range: 18450 nmi (34,170 km) at 10 kn (19 km/h) surfaced, 93 nmi (172 km) at 4 kn (7.4 km/h) submerged
2 × diesel engines (4800 shp), 2 × electric motors (1100 shp)

Armor

Maximum shielding: none

Armament

2 × 53.3 cm (21 in) stern torpedo tubes, 15 × torpedoes
66 × SMA mines
1 × 105 mm (4.1 in) L45 deck gun