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Originally Posted by oscar19681
I find it hard to believe that the periscope could extend to 16 m
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The 16 meters is a measurement from the keel of the boat. General characteristics (Type VIIC) Height: 9.60 m. Therefor its only extending 6.4 meters.
From looking around the net I found that in the "Naval Service Manual 381 - U-Boat Training for U-Boat Type VII C"
attack periscope above keel = 14663 mm
search periscope above keel = 11999 mm
So I'd say 16 meters is close enough.