Type XVII

German submarine

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In submarine: World War II
…many delays, the first Walter-propelled Type XVII combat submarines were completed and could reach 25 knots underwater for brief periods, and a submerged run of 20 knots for 5 1/2 hours was achieved on trials. But these submarines, like the Type XXI, were not ready for full-scale operations when…
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