Ship Database
Tier X Submarine

Germany

U-2501

The first project for submarines designed specifically to stay most of the time underwater was Project XXI. They were equipped with improved batteries and a snorkel—a device that enabled the use of diesel engines for underwater movement. These submarines were also equipped with low-noise electric motors, allowing them to stealthily approach their...

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The first project for submarines designed specifically to stay most of the time underwater was Project XXI. They were equipped with improved batteries and a snorkel—a device that enabled the use of diesel engines for underwater movement. These submarines were also equipped with low-noise electric motors, allowing them to stealthily approach their targets. The lead submarine of the series, U-2501, did not participate in combat patrols and was sunk in Hamburg on May 3, 1945.

Credits
28,000,000
Official profile image of U-2501

At a glance

The numbers that shape the ship

Hit points
18,900
Maximum speed
27.0 knots
Surface detection
5.6 km
Torpedo range
14.0 km
Torpedo reload
69 s

Combat envelope

Range and detection

Scale: 15 km

Every bar uses the same 15 km scale. Surface detection is a visibility threshold, not a weapon range.

  • Surface detection5.6 km
  • Torpedoes14 km
  • Sonar ping14 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 · G7e T4 mod. 0 8,633
Handling, concealment and protectionOverview

Handling

Maximum speed
27.0 knots
Turning circle radius
420 m
Rudder shift time
6.8 s
Maneuverability API rating 47

Concealment

Surface detection
5.6 km
Air detection
2.1 km
Submarine detection
2.1 km
Concealment API rating 97

Survivability

Hit points
18,900
Torpedo damage reduction
0 %
Survivability API rating 34

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 16

G7e T4 mod. 0

Maximum range
14.0 km
Maximum damage per hit
8,633
Reload time
69 s
Speed
77 knots
Detectability
2.1 km
Torpedo-tube layout
Mount
Torpedo Tubes: Bow Group
Mounts
6
Tubes each
1
Submarine systemsClass system

Dive capacity

Maximum capacity
280.0
Consumption rate (API value)
1.0
Regeneration rate (API value)
0.8
Dive capacity API rating 37

Underwater handling

Maximum underwater speed
27 knots
Maximum dive/ascent speed
3.4 knots
Dive-plane shift time
18.4 s
Underwater maneuverability API rating 52

Sonar ping

Maximum range
14.0 km
Ping width (API value)
15
Ping velocity (API value)
500
Reload time (API value)
7.5
Single-sector duration (API value)
25
Double-sector duration (API value)
65
Sonar API rating 70
Modules, hull and progressionTechnical data

Default hull

Hull hit points
18,900
Torpedo tubes
6

Engine

Published maximum speed
27.0 knots

Module research tree

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

G7e T4 mod. 0 and G7e T3 MZ

Default
Type
Torpedoes
Purchase
2,000,000 credits
Next modules
1

G7e T4 and G7e T4 MZ

Type
Torpedoes
Research
38,000 XP
Purchase
2,500,000 credits

Propulsion: 5,000 hp

Default
Type
Engine
Purchase
2,000,000 credits

Typ 10 Mod. A

Default
Type
Sonar
Purchase
2,000,000 credits
Next modules
1

Typ 10 Mod. B

Type
Sonar
Research
38,000 XP
Purchase
2,500,000 credits

U-2501

Default
Type
Hull
Purchase
3,000,000 credits

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

Cross-nation comparison

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HP
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Speed
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Torps
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HP
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Speed
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Guns
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Torps
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HP
18,800
Speed
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Guns
10.5 km
Torps
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All published source fields 137 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_id4074157872
ship_id_strPGSS210
nameU-2501
typeSubmarine
nationgermany
tier10
is_premiumNo
is_specialNo
has_demo_profileNo
price_credit28000000
price_gold0
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.health18900
default_profile.armour.range.max25
default_profile.armour.range.min16
default_profile.armour.total34
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_ship5.6
default_profile.concealment.detect_distance_by_submarine2.1
default_profile.concealment.total97
default_profile.engine.engine_id3351097136
default_profile.engine.engine_id_strPGUE900
default_profile.engine.max_speed27.0
default_profile.hull.anti_aircraft_barrels0
default_profile.hull.artillery_barrels0
default_profile.hull.atba_barrels0
default_profile.hull.health18900
default_profile.hull.hull_id3350998832
default_profile.hull.hull_id_strPGUH900
default_profile.hull.range.max25
default_profile.hull.range.min16
default_profile.hull.torpedoes_barrels6
default_profile.mobility.max_speed27.0
default_profile.mobility.rudder_time6.8
default_profile.mobility.total47
default_profile.mobility.turning_radius420
default_profile.submarine_battery.consumption_rate1.0
default_profile.submarine_battery.max_capacity280.0
default_profile.submarine_battery.regen_rate0.8
default_profile.submarine_battery.total37
default_profile.submarine_mobility.buoyancy_rudder_time18.4
default_profile.submarine_mobility.max_buoyancy_speed3.4
default_profile.submarine_mobility.max_speed_under_water27
default_profile.submarine_mobility.total52
default_profile.submarine_sonar.submarine_sonar_id3350703920
default_profile.submarine_sonar.submarine_sonar_id_strPGUQ900
default_profile.submarine_sonar.total70
default_profile.submarine_sonar.wave_duration_025
default_profile.submarine_sonar.wave_duration_165
default_profile.submarine_sonar.wave_max_dist14.0
default_profile.submarine_sonar.wave_shot_delay7.5
default_profile.submarine_sonar.wave_speed_max500
default_profile.submarine_sonar.wave_width15
default_profile.torpedoes.distance14.0
default_profile.torpedoes.max_damage8633
default_profile.torpedoes.reload_time69
default_profile.torpedoes.slots.0.barrels1
default_profile.torpedoes.slots.0.caliber533
default_profile.torpedoes.slots.0.guns6
default_profile.torpedoes.slots.0.nameTorpedo Tubes: Bow Group
default_profile.torpedoes.torpedo_nameG7e T4 mod. 0
default_profile.torpedoes.torpedo_speed77
default_profile.torpedoes.torpedoes_id3350605616
default_profile.torpedoes.torpedoes_id_strPGUT900
default_profile.torpedoes.visibility_dist2.1
default_profile.weaponry.aircraft0
default_profile.weaponry.anti_aircraft0
default_profile.weaponry.artillery0
default_profile.weaponry.torpedoes16
modules.engine[0]3351097136
modules.hull[0]3350998832
modules.sonar[0]3350703920
modules.sonar[1]3348606768
modules.torpedoes[0]3350605616
modules.torpedoes[1]3342217008
modules_tree.3342217008.is_defaultNo
modules_tree.3342217008.module_id3342217008
modules_tree.3342217008.module_id_strPGUT908
modules_tree.3342217008.nameG7e T4 and G7e T4 MZ
modules_tree.3342217008.price_credit2500000
modules_tree.3342217008.price_xp38000
modules_tree.3342217008.typeTorpedoes
modules_tree.3348606768.is_defaultNo
modules_tree.3348606768.module_id3348606768
modules_tree.3348606768.module_id_strPGUQ902
modules_tree.3348606768.nameTyp 10 Mod. B
modules_tree.3348606768.price_credit2500000
modules_tree.3348606768.price_xp38000
modules_tree.3348606768.typeSonar
modules_tree.3350605616.is_defaultYes
modules_tree.3350605616.module_id3350605616
modules_tree.3350605616.module_id_strPGUT900
modules_tree.3350605616.nameG7e T4 mod. 0 and G7e T3 MZ
modules_tree.3350605616.next_modules[0]3342217008
modules_tree.3350605616.price_credit2000000
modules_tree.3350605616.price_xp0
modules_tree.3350605616.typeTorpedoes
modules_tree.3350703920.is_defaultYes
modules_tree.3350703920.module_id3350703920
modules_tree.3350703920.module_id_strPGUQ900
modules_tree.3350703920.nameTyp 10 Mod. A
modules_tree.3350703920.next_modules[0]3348606768
modules_tree.3350703920.price_credit2000000
modules_tree.3350703920.price_xp0
modules_tree.3350703920.typeSonar
modules_tree.3350998832.is_defaultYes
modules_tree.3350998832.module_id3350998832
modules_tree.3350998832.module_id_strPGUH900
modules_tree.3350998832.nameU-2501
modules_tree.3350998832.price_credit3000000
modules_tree.3350998832.price_xp0
modules_tree.3350998832.typeHull
modules_tree.3351097136.is_defaultYes
modules_tree.3351097136.module_id3351097136
modules_tree.3351097136.module_id_strPGUE900
modules_tree.3351097136.namePropulsion: 5,000 hp
modules_tree.3351097136.price_credit2000000
modules_tree.3351097136.price_xp0
modules_tree.3351097136.typeEngine
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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