Hai (midget submarine)
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| History | |
|---|---|
 Nazi Germany | |
| Name | Hai |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Marder Class (midget submarine) |
| Length | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Beam | 0.533 m (21 in) |
| Propulsion | Electric |
| Complement | 1 |
| Notes | The Hai could remain under water for up to two hours. |
The Hai (shark) was an advanced model of the Marder-class midget submarines created in Nazi Germany during World War II and operated by the K-Verband. Its prototype performed poorly during test runs and therefore no other boats were produced.
The Hai was eleven meters long and its length allowed for larger batteries, giving it the maximum speed of twenty knots under water. In addition, the Hai could remain under water for up to two hours.[1]
References
- ^ Prenatt 2014, p. 20.
Bibliography
- Paterson, Lawrence (2006). Weapons of desperation : German frogmen and midget submarines of the Second World War. London: Chatham. ISBN 1861762798.
- Prenatt, Jamie (2014). Axis Midget Submarines : 1939-45. Oxford: Osprey Publishing Ltd. ISBN 9781472801227.
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External links
- "Information on the Hai class". Retrieved July 17, 2006.