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I-361-Class-Submarine-Transport

JPN Transport WWII Submarines Tier 3 Power 53.06

Desperate Undersea Logistics - I-361-class were purpose-built transport submarines designed to supply isolated Japanese garrisons. 12 completed (1944-1945). 1,779 tons submerged. 13 knots surfaced. Carried 110 tons cargo + 60-80 troops + 2 Daihatsu landing craft. Attempted to bypass American naval blockade. Most lost 1944-1945. Desperate measure for hopeless situation.

Specifications

Displacement (std)
1660 t
Displacement (full)
1779 t
Length
242.8 ft
Beam
29.2 ft
Crew
52
Ships built
14 (12 completed)
Commissioned
1944-1945
Decommissioned
1944-1945 (most lost)

Performance

Top speed
13 kn
Range
5000 at 12 knots (surfaced), 60 at 3 knots (submerged)

Armament

Main guns
1× 76mm deck gun
Torpedoes
None (some fitted 1-2 torpedo tubes)

Armor & Systems

Belt
None

In-Game

Tier
T3
Game power
53.06
Research cost
10,506
Credit cost
37,142

Notable

Historical source ↗