Allied Warships

Submarines

Orion class

2 ships

Technical information

TypeSubmarine
Displacement558 / 787 BRT 
Length67 metres 
Complement4 officers + 38 men 
Armament1 3" guns.
1 13 mm AA.
6 21.7" torpedo tubes.
2 15.7" torpedo tubes. 
Max speed14 / 9 knots (surfaced/submerged)
EnginesDiesel / electric 
Power1400 BHP / 1000 SHP  (surfaced/submerged)
Notes on class 

French Navy French Navy ships of the Orion class

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Orion


2 Submarines of the Orion class.

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