Jaguar class fast attack craft

The Type 140 Jaguar class fast attack craft is an evolution of the German torpedo boats (E boats) of World War II. The Type 141 Seeadler fast attack craft differs from the Type 140 only in the Type of engines. The Jaguar class boats were replaced in service with the Bundesmarine by the Type 148 Tiger class fast attack craft.

Specifications

• Length: 42.5m
• Beam: 7m
• Draft: 2.2m
• Displacement: 183.4t
• Propulsion:
  • 4 Mercedes-Benz MB 518 B diesel engines, 3000PS each
  • 4 propeller shafts, driving three-bladed propellers of 1.15m diameter
  • Bunker: 25t fuel, 1.12t lubricants, 2t fresh water
  • Range:700nms at 35kts
  • Speed:42kts max, 39kts max sustained
• Sensors
  • Navigation radar
  • Surveillance radar
• Armament:
  • 2 Bofors 40mm gun, 3168 rounds of ammunition
  • 4 533mm torpedo tubes, 4 torpedoes
  • Minelaying capabilities: The aft 2 torpedo tubes can be exchanged with 2 ramps for 23 naval mines Mk 2
  • 4 depth charges
• Complement:
  • 39 officers and enlisted(?)

List of boats

References

• Schnellboot Typ 140 Jaguar-Klasse @ schnellboot.net