Ship Database
Tier X Submarine Special

Germany

U-4501

In October 1943, Walterwerke submitted a proposal to the Kriegsmarine for a submarine featuring a closed-cycle Walter system engine fueled by hydrogen peroxide. This engine was designed to operate effectively whether the submarine was on the surface or submerged. The various sections of the submarine hulls had to be manufactured in different shipyards,...

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In October 1943, Walterwerke submitted a proposal to the Kriegsmarine for a submarine featuring a closed-cycle Walter system engine fueled by hydrogen peroxide. This engine was designed to operate effectively whether the submarine was on the surface or submerged. The various sections of the submarine hulls had to be manufactured in different shipyards, and sections for four submarines—designated U-4501 to U-4504—were produced before the war reached its conclusion.

Doubloons
26,000
Official profile image of U-4501

At a glance

The numbers that shape the ship

Hit points
14,100
Maximum speed
20.0 knots
Surface detection
5.4 km
Torpedo range
10.0 km
Torpedo reload
60 s

Combat envelope

Range and detection

Scale: 10 km

Every bar uses the same 10 km scale. Surface detection is a visibility threshold, not a weapon range.

  • Surface detection5.4 km
  • Torpedoes10 km
  • Sonar ping10 km

Damage comparison

Published maximum per hit

Ship-relative

Bars are normalized only against this ship's highest listed hit. They are not salvo damage, expected damage or DPM.

  • Torpedo · G7es T4 9,233
Handling, concealment and protectionOverview

Handling

Maximum speed
20.0 knots
Turning circle radius
310 m
Rudder shift time
4.6 s
Maneuverability API rating 34

Concealment

Surface detection
5.4 km
Air detection
2.1 km
Submarine detection
2.1 km
Concealment API rating 98

Survivability

Hit points
14,100
Torpedo damage reduction
0 %
Survivability API rating 29

Published armour thickness

Only positive values supplied by the API are shown.

Overall published range
16–25 mm
Weapons and payloadsArmament

Underwater armament

Torpedoes

Torpedoes API rating 18

G7es T4

Maximum range
10.0 km
Maximum damage per hit
9,233
Reload time
60 s
Speed
82 knots
Detectability
2.2 km
Torpedo-tube layout
Mount
Torpedo Tubes: Bow Group
Mounts
4
Tubes each
1
Mount
Torpedo Tubes: Stern Group
Mounts
6
Tubes each
1
Submarine systemsClass system

Dive capacity

Maximum capacity
210.0
Consumption rate (API value)
1.0
Regeneration rate (API value)
2.0
Dive capacity API rating 25

Underwater handling

Maximum underwater speed
36 knots
Maximum dive/ascent speed
3.4 knots
Dive-plane shift time
19.0 s
Underwater maneuverability API rating 67

Sonar ping

Maximum range
10.0 km
Ping width (API value)
15
Ping velocity (API value)
600
Reload time (API value)
12.0
Single-sector duration (API value)
25
Double-sector duration (API value)
65
Sonar API rating 42
Modules, hull and progressionTechnical data

Default hull

Hull hit points
14,100
Torpedo tubes
10

Engine

Published maximum speed
20.0 knots

Module research tree

Names, research prices and defaults are reported directly by the API.

G7e T4 and G7e T4 MZ

Default
Type
Torpedoes

Propulsion: 7,500 hp

Default
Type
Engine

U-4501

Default
Type
Hull

Typ 10 Mod. A

Default
Type
Sonar

Compatible upgrades

Official modernization descriptions and listed purchase prices. Effects still depend on the slot and configuration used in game.

Propulsion Modification 1

Modernization

Reduces time to full speed

Credits
1,000,000

Torpedo Tubes Modification 1

Modernization

Credits
500,000

Damage Control System Modification 3

Modernization

Credits
250,000

Main Armaments Modification 1

Modernization

Credits
125,000

Torpedo Tubes Modification 2

Modernization

Credits
3,000,000

Damage Control System Modification 2

Modernization

Credits
1,000,000

Torpedo Tubes Modification 3

Modernization

Credits
2,000,000
Available module groups
10
Compatible upgrades
7
Upgrade slots
6
Published battle levels
10–11

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Torps
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HP
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Speed
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Speed
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Torps
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All published source fields 123 values

Advanced reference for this saved default configuration. Field names follow Wargaming's source. An em dash replaces the source's −1 placeholder; it is not a negative measurement. These records do not include every mechanic in the game. Read the coverage guide.

Published fieldValue
ship_id3759585072
ship_id_strPGSS510
nameU-4501
typeSubmarine
nationgermany
tier10
is_premiumNo
is_specialYes
has_demo_profileNo
price_credit0
price_gold26000
mod_slots6
default_profile.armour.casemate.max—
default_profile.armour.casemate.min—
default_profile.armour.citadel.max—
default_profile.armour.citadel.min—
default_profile.armour.deck.max—
default_profile.armour.deck.min—
default_profile.armour.extremities.max—
default_profile.armour.extremities.min—
default_profile.armour.flood_damage0
default_profile.armour.health14100
default_profile.armour.range.max25
default_profile.armour.range.min16
default_profile.armour.total29
default_profile.battle_level_range_max11
default_profile.battle_level_range_min10
default_profile.concealment.detect_distance_by_plane2.1
default_profile.concealment.detect_distance_by_ship5.4
default_profile.concealment.detect_distance_by_submarine2.1
default_profile.concealment.total98
default_profile.engine.engine_id3328028464
default_profile.engine.engine_id_strPGUE922
default_profile.engine.max_speed20.0
default_profile.hull.anti_aircraft_barrels0
default_profile.hull.artillery_barrels0
default_profile.hull.atba_barrels0
default_profile.hull.health14100
default_profile.hull.hull_id3327930160
default_profile.hull.hull_id_strPGUH922
default_profile.hull.range.max25
default_profile.hull.range.min16
default_profile.hull.torpedoes_barrels10
default_profile.mobility.max_speed20.0
default_profile.mobility.rudder_time4.6
default_profile.mobility.total34
default_profile.mobility.turning_radius310
default_profile.submarine_battery.consumption_rate1.0
default_profile.submarine_battery.max_capacity210.0
default_profile.submarine_battery.regen_rate2.0
default_profile.submarine_battery.total25
default_profile.submarine_mobility.buoyancy_rudder_time19.0
default_profile.submarine_mobility.max_buoyancy_speed3.4
default_profile.submarine_mobility.max_speed_under_water36
default_profile.submarine_mobility.total67
default_profile.submarine_sonar.submarine_sonar_id3347558192
default_profile.submarine_sonar.submarine_sonar_id_strPGUQ903
default_profile.submarine_sonar.total42
default_profile.submarine_sonar.wave_duration_025
default_profile.submarine_sonar.wave_duration_165
default_profile.submarine_sonar.wave_max_dist10.0
default_profile.submarine_sonar.wave_shot_delay12.0
default_profile.submarine_sonar.wave_speed_max600
default_profile.submarine_sonar.wave_width15
default_profile.torpedoes.distance10.0
default_profile.torpedoes.max_damage9233
default_profile.torpedoes.reload_time60
default_profile.torpedoes.slots.0.barrels1
default_profile.torpedoes.slots.0.caliber533
default_profile.torpedoes.slots.0.guns4
default_profile.torpedoes.slots.0.nameTorpedo Tubes: Bow Group
default_profile.torpedoes.slots.1.barrels1
default_profile.torpedoes.slots.1.caliber533
default_profile.torpedoes.slots.1.guns6
default_profile.torpedoes.slots.1.nameTorpedo Tubes: Stern Group
default_profile.torpedoes.torpedo_nameG7es T4
default_profile.torpedoes.torpedo_speed82
default_profile.torpedoes.torpedoes_id3327536944
default_profile.torpedoes.torpedoes_id_strPGUT922
default_profile.torpedoes.visibility_dist2.2
default_profile.weaponry.aircraft0
default_profile.weaponry.anti_aircraft0
default_profile.weaponry.artillery0
default_profile.weaponry.torpedoes18
modules.engine[0]3328028464
modules.hull[0]3327930160
modules.sonar[0]3347558192
modules.torpedoes[0]3327536944
modules_tree.3327536944.is_defaultYes
modules_tree.3327536944.module_id3327536944
modules_tree.3327536944.module_id_strPGUT922
modules_tree.3327536944.nameG7e T4 and G7e T4 MZ
modules_tree.3327536944.price_credit0
modules_tree.3327536944.price_xp0
modules_tree.3327536944.typeTorpedoes
modules_tree.3327930160.is_defaultYes
modules_tree.3327930160.module_id3327930160
modules_tree.3327930160.module_id_strPGUH922
modules_tree.3327930160.nameU-4501
modules_tree.3327930160.price_credit0
modules_tree.3327930160.price_xp0
modules_tree.3327930160.typeHull
modules_tree.3328028464.is_defaultYes
modules_tree.3328028464.module_id3328028464
modules_tree.3328028464.module_id_strPGUE922
modules_tree.3328028464.namePropulsion: 7,500 hp
modules_tree.3328028464.price_credit0
modules_tree.3328028464.price_xp0
modules_tree.3328028464.typeEngine
modules_tree.3347558192.is_defaultYes
modules_tree.3347558192.module_id3347558192
modules_tree.3347558192.module_id_strPGUQ903
modules_tree.3347558192.nameTyp 10 Mod. A
modules_tree.3347558192.price_credit0
modules_tree.3347558192.price_xp0
modules_tree.3347558192.typeSonar
upgrades[0]4268937136
upgrades[1]4220702640
upgrades[2]4189245360
upgrades[3]4262645680
upgrades[4]4279422896
upgrades[5]4269985712
upgrades[6]4188196784

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