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Type KD7

Units 10 (none survived)

Ships I-176, I-177, I-178, I-179, I-180, I-181, I-182, I-183, I-184, and I-185.

Year(s) Completed 1942-1943

Displacement 1,833 tons / 2,602 tons

Dimensions 346 ft x 27 ft x 15 ft

Machinery 2 diesels: 8,000 hp

electric motors: 1,800 hp

Speed 23 knots / 8 knots

Range 8,000 nm @ 16 knots

Armament 6x533mm TT fwd (none aft) + 1x12cm/50 cal. (12 Torpedoes)

Max. Depth 80 m (265 feet)

Crew 86 officers and men