A World War One Type U-151 U-Boat (U-156 pictured) with an outstanding range/speed of 46,000 km at 10 km/h, 18 torpedos and 2 x 5.9 inch guns, all packed into a snug 1,875 tonnes (submerged). How would it go today? (Courtesy photo end of)
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A comment I've lost was made today along the lines The Bigger The Sub The Longer Its Range
As the writer didn't include links to backup his argument and does not have the knowledge base to make sweeping generalisations, I thought I'd make things easier by disproving "The Bigger The Sub The Longer Its Range"
Submarine | Displacement Submerged | Range Speed Surfaced |
Soryu class (2016) | 4,200 tonnes | 11,300 km at 12 km/h |
Collins class (2016) | 3,407 tonnes | 21,300 km at 19 km/h |
Type 214 (Tridente class) (2016) | 2,020 tons | 22,000 km at 15 km/h |
Type XXI (of World War Two) | 1,819 tonnes | 28,700 km at 19 km/h |
Type U-151 (World War One) | 1,875 tonnes | 46,000 km at 10 km/h |
The Table throws up many issues and inconsistencies but may be a good start for discussion.
eg. what didn't a sub have much of in World War One?
Pete