Based on the Type 1A although with an increased outer hull. Able to carry with her 48 mines and 2 small fast 10 tons 12,5 metres long motor boats used for laying and recovering of the mines. The boats where when not used stored in a large watertight cylindrical hangar located aft the tower. Estimated building costs 7 million Reichsmark. Displacement 1.500 (surfaced)-2.000 (submerged) cubic metres and as dimensions 78 x 7,4 x 5 (medium draught) metres. Speed 15,5 (surfaced)-7 (submerged) knots and with an fuel oil bunker capacity of 100 tons and 10 knots a range of 7.500 nautical miles. Armament included 6-53,3cm/21” torpedo tubed (4 bow, 4 stern), 1-10,5cm naval guns and 8 reserve torpedoes.
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