Allied Warships

Submarines

Barracuda class

3 ships


The submarine Bass (SS-164) of the US Navy.

Technical information

TypeSubmarine
Displacement2000/2506 BRT 
Length341 feet 
Complement75 men 
Armament6 torpedo tubes - 16 torpedoes
1 3inch deck gun
AA guns 
Max speed18,7/8 knots (surfaced/submerged)
EnginesDiesels/Electric 
Power6700/2400  (surfaced/submerged)
Notes on classThese boats never reached their design speed of 18,7 knots during operations. 

US Navy US Navy ships of the Barracuda class

To see all Barracuda class ships click here.

Barracuda (SS-163)
Bass (SS-164)
Bonita (SS-165)


3 Submarines of the Barracuda class.

See all US Navy Submarine classes.


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