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Katyusha Class / Series XIV |
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K Class 'Katyusha' Submarine |
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Russian Designation: | Series XIV or 'Katyusha' |
Manufacturer: |
Uncertain at present |
Role: |
Long Range Attack Submarine |
Year Adopted: |
1938 |
Number in Class: | 12 Submarines |
Displacement: |
1514 Tons Surfaced 2138 Tons Submerged |
Operational Status: |
Soviet Union - Obsolete, no
longer in service |
Armament: |
10 x 533mm (21 inch) torpedo tubes in
bow 20 mines could also be carried. |
Sensor Suite: |
Uncertain at present |
Engine: |
Diesel engine (8400 hp) and electric motors (2400 hp) powering two shafts. |
Crew: |
80 Officers and Sailors |
Length: |
320 feet, 4 inches |
Draught: |
14 feet, 10 inches |
Beam: |
24 feet, 3 inches |
Maximum Speed: |
21 knots surfaced |
Range: | 12,000 Nautical miles (22,236 km) at 9 knots on surface |
Operating Depth: |
Uncertain at Present |
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