U Boat Type XXIII

The U-Boat Type XXIII was a revolutionary submarine developed by Nazi Germany during World War II. It was designed as a fast and silent submarine that could operate in shallow waters, making it highly effective in coastal defense and offensive operations. The Type XXIII was a small submarine with a length of 34.68 meters and a beam of 3.02 meters. It was powered by a single electric motor that could propel it at a maximum speed of 9.7 knots while submerged. The submarine had a maximum range of 2,000 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 8.5 knots. The most distinctive feature of the Type XXIII was its hull shape, which was designed to minimize underwater drag and reduce noise. The submarine had a streamlined shape with a tear-drop profile and a sharply pointed bow. It also had a distinctive "Alberich" sound-absorbing coating that reduced the noise produced by the submarine's machinery.