Discover the fascinating history of the German Kriegsmarine's S-Class fast attack craft, particularly the renowned S-38 version, developed during the 1930s between the World Wars. With its 12-cylinder Daimler Benz engines, the S-38 boasted impressive speeds of up to 39.5 knots, making it a formidable force on the seas.
Key Features:
- Developed by the German Kriegsmarine during the 1930s
- S-38 version was 35 meters long and displaced over 100 tons
- Powered by 12-cylinder Daimler Benz engines
- Armed with two 533 mm torpedo tubes and various defensive guns
- Some variants equipped with the highly regarded 40 mm Bofors gun
- Precursor to the later S-100 model, built on the reliable tech base of the S-38
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