Country of Origin : Germany Role : Coastal Submarine First Laid Down : June 1937 First Commisioned : January 1940 Manufacturer : Deutsche Werke A.G. (Kiel) Number Produced : 8 Boats in Class : U-56 to U-63 Crew : 24 Length : 43.9 meters Beam : 4.08 meters Draught : 3.82 meters Height : 8.4 meters Surface Displacement : 291 tons Submerged Displacement : 341 tons Surface Speed : 12 knots per hour Submerged Speed : 7 knots per hour Surface Range : 6100 km @ 8 Knots Submerged Range : 67 km @ 4 Knots Time to Submerge : 25 - 35 seconds Maximum Depth : 150 meters Bow Torpedo Tubes : 3 Bow Torpedoes : 5 Stern Torpedo Tubes : 0 Stern Torpedoes : 0 Mines : 12 TMA (alternate to torpedoes) Deck Guns : None Anti-Aircraft Guns : 1x 20mm C/30 L / 65 (1200 rounds)