German submarine U-883

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German submarine U-883 was a Type IXD/42 U-boat of Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine in World War II.

Designed in 1942, U-883 was the only commissioned Type IXD/42 submarine, similar to the Type IXD submarine, but with increased engine power (increased from 4400 to 5400 ehp).

Commissioned on 27 March 1945, only weeks before the German capitulation, U-883 was surrendered at Cuxhaven on 5 May 1945. She was sunk on 31 December 1945 as part of Operation Deadlight.

Design

German Type IXD42 submarines were considerably larger than the original Type IXs. U-883 had a displacement of Script error: No such module "convert". when at the surface and Script error: No such module "convert". while submerged.Template:Sfn The U-boat had a total length of Script error: No such module "convert"., a pressure hull length of Script error: No such module "convert"., a beam of Script error: No such module "convert"., a height of Script error: No such module "convert"., and a draught of Script error: No such module "convert".. The submarine was powered by two MAN M 9 V 40/46 supercharged four-stroke, nine-cylinder diesel engines producing a total of Script error: No such module "convert". for use while surfaced, two Siemens-Schuckert 2 GU 345/34 double-acting electric motors producing a total of Script error: No such module "convert". for use while submerged. She had two shafts and two Script error: No such module "convert". propellers. The boat was capable of operating at depths of up to Script error: No such module "convert"..Template:Sfn

The submarine had a maximum surface speed of Script error: No such module "convert". and a maximum submerged speed of Script error: No such module "convert"..Template:Sfn When submerged, the boat could operate for Script error: No such module "convert". at Script error: No such module "convert".; when surfaced, she could travel Script error: No such module "convert". at Script error: No such module "convert".. U-883 was fitted with six Script error: No such module "convert". torpedo tubes (four fitted at the bow and two at the stern), 24 torpedoes, one Script error: No such module "convert". SK C/32 naval gun, 150 rounds, and a Script error: No such module "convert". Flak M42 with 2575 rounds as well as two twin Script error: No such module "convert". C/30 anti-aircraft guns with 8100 rounds. The boat had a complement of fifty-five.Template:Sfn

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