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U-883 was launched on 28 April 1944 and commissioned 27 March 1945, her career ended in Operation Deadlight.
U-884 was launched on 17 May 1944 but was badly damaged on 30 March 1945 by US bombs while still in dockyard hands.
U-885 - U-888 were laid down but construction halted on 30 Sept 1943 which is also the date when all other IXD/42 contracts were cancelled.
These boats were a variation of the IXD which in turn were derived from the IXC only with lengthened pressure hull and enlarged outer casing. The IXD/42 was almost identical to the IXD but with more engine power (5400 ehp against 4400 of the IXD).
Technical information
| Displacement (tons) |
1616 sf 1804 sm 2150 total |
Speed (kts) |
19.2 sf 6.9 sm |
|
| Length (m) |
87.58 oa 68.50 ph |
Oil Supply (tons) |
413 / 182 441t max |
|
| Beam (m) |
7.50 oa 4.40 ph |
Torpedoes Mines |
24 48 TMA |
|
| Draught/ Height (m) |
5.35 10.20 |
Crew | 55 - 63 | |
| Power (hp) |
4400 +1000 ehp sf 1000 ehp sm |
Max Depth | ca. 230 m |