German Midget Submarines of WWII
German midget submarines of World War II. Molch: All electric, oneman midget submarine. Carried two torpedos. Used hydroplanes. Molch means: newt or salamander. Biber ( beaver ) was successor. Faster and more maneuverable. Had gas engine for surface cruising and recharging the batteries. 30 ft. length. 6 ton weight. Seehund ( seal ). Type XXVII submarine. Depths of 150 ft. Diesel engine. Good handling. Best German midget submarine of the war. Twoman crew. Could cruise 500 mi
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