Raubtier class
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The Raubtier Class was a slightly improved Raubvogel design and build immediately after them. Although it was first intended to use 127mm guns on those ships, they were finally equipped with a modernized 105mm gun.They showed the same pros and cons than their predecessors and were used in the same operational area. The ships got the same updates and improvements than their predecessors, the Raubvogel class. |
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Six Raubtier class Torpedo Boats were built: Wolf, Iltis, Leopard, Jaguar, Luchs and Tiger. |
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Specifications |
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| Complement: | 129 | |
| Overall Length: | 303.8' | 92.6 m |
| Waterline Length: | 292' | 98 m |
| Beam: | 28.4' | 8.65 m |
| Draft: | 12' | 3.65 m |
| Displacement: | 933 tons standard (1320 tons maximum) | |
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Propulsion |
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| Boilers: | 3x Marine water tube | |
| Turbines: | 2x Schichau Type geared turbines | |
| Shafts: | 2 | |
| Horsepower: | 23000-28000 shp | |
| Endurance: | 3,600 NM at 17 knots 2,200 NM at 20 knots |
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| Speed: | 34-35.5 knots | |
| Oil Bunkerage: | 380 tons | |
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Armament: |
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| Main Guns: | 3x 4.1"
(105mm)/45 cal SK C/32 3x 5" (127mm)/45 cal SK C/34 (on Leopard and Luchs in place of 105mm) |
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| AAW: | 2x 20mm SK C/38 | |
| Torpedoes: | 6x 19.7" (500mm)
above waterline replaced by 6x 21" (534mm) above waterline in 1931 |
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| Mines: | 30 | |
