Hai (midget submarine)

Hai (shark) was an advanced model of the Marder-class midget submarines created in Nazi Germany during World War II and operated by the K-Verband. Its prototype performed poorly during test runs and therefore no other boats were produced.

History
Nazi Germany
NameHai
General characteristics
Class and typeMarder-class midget submarine
Length11 m (36 ft 1 in)
Beam0.533 m (21 in)
PropulsionElectric
Complement1
NotesThe Hai could remain under water for up to two hours.

The Hai was 11 meters (36 ft 1 in) long and its length allowed for larger batteries, giving it the maximum speed of 20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph) under water. In addition, the Hai could remain under water for up to two hours.[1]

References
  1. Prenatt & Stille 2014, p. 20.

Bibliography
  • Paterson, Lawrence (2006). Weapons of desperation : German frogmen and midget submarines of the Second World War. London: Chatham. ISBN 1861762798.
  • Prenatt, Jamie & Stille, Mark (2014). Axis Midget Submarines: 1939–45. Oxford, UK: Osprey Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4728-0122-7.


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