Allied Warships

Submarines

K VIII class

4 ships


The submarine HNMS K X of the Royal Dutch Navy. She was lost on 2 Mar 1942.

Technical information

TypeSubmarine
Displacement583 / 810 BRT 
Length64.4m 
Complement31 men 
Armament1 3.5" gun
1 12.7mm MG
4 17.7" torpedo tubes (2 bow, 2 stern)
10 torpedoes 
Max speed16 / 8 knots (surfaced/submerged)
EnginesDiesels / Electric 
Power1550 / 400 HP  (surfaced/submerged)
Notes on classThese boats benefitted from late WWI-war experiences and adjustments could be made to their design. 


All ships of the K VIII class


Royal Australian Navy Royal Australian Navy (more on Royal Australian Navy)

HMAS K 9 (N 39)


Royal Dutch Navy Royal Dutch Navy (more on Royal Dutch Navy)

HNMS K VIII
HNMS K IX (N 39)
HNMS K X Lost on 2 Mar 1942


4 Submarines of the K VIII class. 1 of them was lost.

Full wartime service history on this vessel.

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