TENCH CLASS : Specifications

Overall Length x Maximum Breadth: . 311 ft. 8 in. x 27 ft. 3 in. .
Displacement: 1,980-2,000 tons Surfaced; 2,415 tons Submerged.
Operating Depth: 400 feet.
Maximum Speed: 20.25 knots surfaced; 8.75 knots submerged.
Cruising Range: 11,000 miles surfaced at 10 knots.
Torpedo Tubes: 6 bow; 4 stern; max load = 28
Deck Guns: 1 or 2 5-in./25-cal.
Submerged Endurance: 48 hours
Patrol Endurance: 75 days.
Propulsion: Diesel-electric direct with 4 main generator engines, 1 aux. generator. 2 main motors with 5,400 shaft horse power. 2 126-cell main storage batteries.
Watertight Compartments: 8 plus conning tower

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