M-Kanamono
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Names |
1 boat |
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Builders |
Ourazaki, Kure: 1 boat |
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Commissioned |
1944: 1 boat |
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Losses |
unknown |
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Transfers |
none |
| Discarding | unknown |
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Displacement standard, t |
|
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Displacement normal, t |
50 |
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Length, m |
25.0 |
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Breadth, m |
1.91 |
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Draught, m |
1.91 |
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No of shafts |
1 |
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Machinery |
1 diesel-generator / 1 electric motor |
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Power, h. p. |
40 / 600 |
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Max speed, kts |
6.5 / 18.5 |
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Fuel, t |
0.5 |
| Endurance, nm(kts) | 350(6.5) / 120(4) |
| Armament |
4 mines |
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Complement |
3 |
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Diving depth operational, m |
Project history: On the basis of C type in 1944 the project of midget submarine minelayer (M-Kanamono) intended for laying of mine banks at enemy bases has been developed. Instead of torpedo armament she carried mine tube containing 4 ground mines. Only one midget of this type was built.
Modernizations: None.
Naval service: Only 1 experimental boat was completed which never went to sea. Fate is unknown.
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