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The USSR M-79 was an allied submarine of the class M (Malutka) and was used in WWII. It was capable of holding a complement of up to 18 men and was equipped with 2 torpedo tubes, 2 torpedoes (XV had 4 torpedo tubes and 4 torpedoes).
| Length | Max Speed | Engines | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37,50 m | 13,1 / 7,4 knots (surfaced/submerged) | Diesels / Electric | 685 / 240 (surfaced/submerged) |
Series
There were four main series of M (Malutka): VI, VI-bis, XII and XV, where each latter has many improvements vs previous series (XV had four bow torpedo tubes). They fought at all theatres of the war - Arctic, Baltic, Black Sea, Caspian Sea and at Pacific. The unusual features and advantages of these boats were confirmed during WWII. Russian word “malutka” means “baby, little one\'”
Only 4 series XV submarines were completed during the war. 11 more were laid down during the conflict but were completed post war. Many more were laid down after the war but these are not included here.