Japanese submarine I-201
| Career (Empire of Japan) |  |
|---|---|
| Name: | I-201 |
| Fate: | Torpedoed in 1946 |
| Status: | Sunk in 2,600 ft (792 m) off Oahu, Hawaii |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type: | I-201-class submarine |
| Displacement: | 1,291 tons surfaced / 1,450 tons submerged |
| Length: | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Beam: | 19 ft (5.8 m) |
| Draught: | 18 ft (5.5 m) |
| Propulsion: | 2 diesels: 2,750 hp (2,050 kW) |
| Speed: | 15.75 knots (29 km/h) (surfaced) 19 knots (35 km/h) (submerged) |
| Range: | 5,800 nmi (10,700 km; 6,700 mi) at 16 knots (30 km/h) |
| Test depth: | 110 m (360 ft) |
| Complement: | 31 officers and men |
| Armament: | 4 x 533 mm TT fwd (10 torpedoes) 2 x 25 mm mg |
The Japanese submarine I-201 was a World War II, diesel-powered submarine. It was captured at the end of the war by American forces. After examination of its design, it was sunk off Oahu in 1946. It was discovered in 2009 by the Hawaii Undersea Research Laboratory.[1]
The submarine was one of the fastest diesel submarines launched. It had a rubber coating that was intended to make it less detectable by sonar or radar.[1]
The submarine featured retractable bow planes and deck guns coupled with a sleek designed conning tower. These features enabled the sub to reach a top speed of just over 20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph) while submerged.[1] She also was capable of being submerged for 30 days at a time before needing to resurface making her a formidable foe.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Fountain, Henry (November 12, 2009). "2 Japanese Subs Are Found in Waters Off Hawaii". New York Times (New York: The New York Times Company). Retrieved 12 November 2009.