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Type XXIII boats and British U-class experience

Familiarity with British U- and V-class boats informed concern about the comparable Type XXIII.

Royal Navy Submarines Type XXIII U-Boat U Class Submarines V Class Submarines

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Question

Were Type XXIII boats equivalents of the British U class?

Short answer

Broadly yes. British experience with U- and V-class boats helped the Royal Navy recognize the Type XXIII's potential.

Notes

The comparison is accepted broadly. British experience showed how effective small submarines could be, giving the Royal Navy a reason to take the Type XXIII seriously.