German Submarine U 34 at HDW Kiel Synchrolift 12-02-07
The German Type 212A is an advanced design of non-nuclear U-Boat developed by
Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft AG (HDW) for the German Navy. It features diesel propulsion with an air-independent propulsion (AIP) system using Siemens polymer electrolyte module (PEM) hydrogen fuel cells.
Displacement: 1450 tonnes surfaced, 1830 tonnes submerged
Length: 56 m (183.7 feet) Beam: 7 m (22.96 feet) Draft: 6 m (19.68 feet)