Uboat-b118 May 2026

U-118 remains a primary example used by naval historians to illustrate the effectiveness of Allied "Hunter-Killer" groups. The combination of carrier-based aviation and surface escorts fundamentally shifted the Battle of the Atlantic, making large, slow minelayers like the Type XB extremely vulnerable.

1,763 tons (surfaced) / 2,710 tons (submerged). uboat-b118

Equipped with 66 SMA mines, two stern torpedo tubes, and a 10.5 cm deck gun. U-118 remains a primary example used by naval