Allied Warships

Submarines

S-48 class

1 ship


The submarine S-48 (SS-159) of the US Navy.

Technical information

TypeSubmarine
Displacement903/1230 BRT 
Length240 feet 
Complement4 + 34 men 
ArmamentFive 21" torpedo tubes, 16 torpedoes.
one 4"/50 deck gun. 
Max speed14.5/11 kts knots (surfaced/submerged)
Enginesdiesels/electric 2 shafts 
Power1800/1500 hp.  (surfaced/submerged)
Notes on class 


All ships of the S-48 class


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S-48 (SS-159)


1 Submarine of the S-48 class.

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