U-81

U-81 Victim - HMS Ark Royal

U-81  
  • TYPE: Submarine
  • DISPLACEMENT SURFACED: 781 t (793 tnes)
  • DISPLACEMENT SUBMERGED: 871 t (879 tnes)
  • MACHINERY: Two Shafts, Diesel/Electric
    Motors; 2,800/750 hp
  • LENGTH: 218 ft (66.5 m)
  • BEAM: 20.25 ft (6.2 m)
  • DRAUGHT: 15.5 ft (4.7 m)
  • PERFORMANCE SURFACED: 17 knots
  • PERFORMANCE SUBMERGED: 7.5 knots
  • ARMAMENT: 5 533mm TT; 1 37mm gun;
    1 20mm AA gun
  • SURFACE RANGE: 5,642 nm (10,454 km)
    at 12 knots
  • CREW: 44
  • LAUNCHED: 1939