Orzeł-class submarine

The Orzeł class was a short series of submarines built in Dutch shipyards for the Polish Navy in the 1930s. Four submarines were planned but only two were completed. They saw service during World War II.

Class overview
NameOrzeł class(Eagle Class)
Built1930s–
General characteristics
TypeSubmarine
Displacement1100 tons surfaced, 1473 tons submerged
Length84 m (276 ft)
Height6.7 m (22 ft)
Draft4 m (13 ft)
PropulsionTwin screws with diesel/electric motors
Range7,169 nmi (13,277 km; 8,250 mi) at 10 kn (19 km/h; 12 mph)
Crew56
Armament12 550mm (21.7 inch) torpedo tubes (4 bow 4 stern 2x2 trainable mounts), One 105mm (4 inch) deck gun, One twin retractable 40mm L/60 Bofors gun
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