Ship Database
Tier VIII Submarine

Germany

U-190

The Type IX ocean submarines emerged as an evolution of the Type I and were developed for long-range raid destinations, including the Caribbean and as far as the U.S. coastline. The IXC/40 series of submarines became the largest in this class. The lead submarine, U-190, completed six patrols between 1942 and 1945 and sank two Allied ships. On May 19,...

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The Type IX ocean submarines emerged as an evolution of the Type I and were developed for long-range raid destinations, including the Caribbean and as far as the U.S. coastline. The IXC/40 series of submarines became the largest in this class. The lead submarine, U-190, completed six patrols between 1942 and 1945 and sank two Allied ships. On May 19, 1945, the submarine surrendered to a Canadian frigate and was officially added to the Canadian Navy as a trophy.

Credits
11,500,000
Official profile image of U-190

At a glance

The numbers that shape the ship

Hit points
13,300
Maximum speed
29.0 knots
Surface detection
5.6 km
Torpedo range
12.5 km
Torpedo reload
58 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
  • Torpedoes12.5 km
  • Sonar ping12.5 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 T3 mod. 0 7,533
Handling, concealment and protectionOverview

Handling

Maximum speed
29.0 knots
Turning circle radius
420 m
Rudder shift time
5.5 s
Maneuverability API rating 52

Concealment

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

Survivability

Hit points
13,300
Torpedo damage reduction
0 %
Survivability API rating 25

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 15

G7e T3 mod. 0

Maximum range
12.5 km
Maximum damage per hit
7,533
Reload time
58 s
Speed
73 knots
Detectability
1.9 km
Torpedo-tube layout
Mount
Torpedo Tubes: Bow Group
Mounts
4
Tubes each
1
Mount
Torpedo Tubes: Stern Group
Mounts
2
Tubes each
1
Submarine systemsClass system

Dive capacity

Maximum capacity
215.0
Consumption rate (API value)
1.0
Regeneration rate (API value)
0.8
Dive capacity API rating 26

Underwater handling

Maximum underwater speed
13 knots
Maximum dive/ascent speed
3.2 knots
Dive-plane shift time
13.4 s
Underwater maneuverability API rating 42

Sonar ping

Maximum range
12.5 km
Ping width (API value)
15
Ping velocity (API value)
500
Reload time (API value)
8.0
Single-sector duration (API value)
25
Double-sector duration (API value)
55
Sonar API rating 62
Modules, hull and progressionTechnical data

Default hull

Hull hit points
13,300
Torpedo tubes
6

Engine

Published maximum speed
29.0 knots

Module research tree

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

G7e T3 mod. 0 and G7e T3 mod. 0 MZ

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

G7e T3 and G7e T3 MZ

Type
Torpedoes
Research
18,000 XP
Purchase
2,000,000 credits

Typ 8 Mod. A

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

Typ 8 Mod. B

Type
Sonar
Research
18,000 XP
Purchase
2,000,000 credits

U-190 (A)

Default
Type
Hull
Purchase
1,500,000 credits
Next modules
1

U-190 (B)

Type
Hull
Research
27,000 XP
Purchase
3,000,000 credits
Next ships
1

Propulsion: 4,400 hp

Default
Type
Engine
Purchase
1,000,000 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

Damage Control System Modification 2

Modernization

Credits
1,000,000

Torpedo Tubes Modification 3

Modernization

Credits
2,000,000

Next ships

Research costs published in this ship's official progression data.

Ship
U-2501
Research cost
355,000 XP
Available module groups
10
Compatible upgrades
6
Researchable next ships
1
Upgrade slots
5
Published battle levels
8–10

Cross-nation comparison

Ships that fill a similar slot

Closest same-tier, same-class matches from other nations, ranked by published base statistics.

U.S.A.

Salmon

HP
14,700
Speed
33 kn
Torps
11 km
Open comparison

U.S.S.R.

L-20

HP
13,300
Speed
29 kn
Guns
6 km
Torps
9 km
Open comparison

United Kingdom

Sturdy

HP
12,000
Speed
25 kn
Torps
10 km
Open comparison
All published source fields 151 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_id4076255024
ship_id_strPGSS208
nameU-190
typeSubmarine
nationgermany
tier8
is_premiumNo
is_specialNo
has_demo_profileNo
price_credit11500000
price_gold0
mod_slots5
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.health13300
default_profile.armour.range.max25
default_profile.armour.range.min16
default_profile.armour.total25
default_profile.battle_level_range_max10
default_profile.battle_level_range_min8
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_id3560812336
default_profile.engine.engine_id_strPGUE700
default_profile.engine.max_speed29.0
default_profile.hull.anti_aircraft_barrels0
default_profile.hull.artillery_barrels0
default_profile.hull.atba_barrels0
default_profile.hull.health13300
default_profile.hull.hull_id3560714032
default_profile.hull.hull_id_strPGUH700
default_profile.hull.range.max25
default_profile.hull.range.min16
default_profile.hull.torpedoes_barrels6
default_profile.mobility.max_speed29.0
default_profile.mobility.rudder_time5.5
default_profile.mobility.total52
default_profile.mobility.turning_radius420
default_profile.submarine_battery.consumption_rate1.0
default_profile.submarine_battery.max_capacity215.0
default_profile.submarine_battery.regen_rate0.8
default_profile.submarine_battery.total26
default_profile.submarine_mobility.buoyancy_rudder_time13.4
default_profile.submarine_mobility.max_buoyancy_speed3.2
default_profile.submarine_mobility.max_speed_under_water13
default_profile.submarine_mobility.total42
default_profile.submarine_sonar.submarine_sonar_id3560419120
default_profile.submarine_sonar.submarine_sonar_id_strPGUQ700
default_profile.submarine_sonar.total62
default_profile.submarine_sonar.wave_duration_025
default_profile.submarine_sonar.wave_duration_155
default_profile.submarine_sonar.wave_max_dist12.5
default_profile.submarine_sonar.wave_shot_delay8.0
default_profile.submarine_sonar.wave_speed_max500
default_profile.submarine_sonar.wave_width15
default_profile.torpedoes.distance12.5
default_profile.torpedoes.max_damage7533
default_profile.torpedoes.reload_time58
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.guns2
default_profile.torpedoes.slots.1.nameTorpedo Tubes: Stern Group
default_profile.torpedoes.torpedo_nameG7e T3 mod. 0
default_profile.torpedoes.torpedo_speed73
default_profile.torpedoes.torpedoes_id3560320816
default_profile.torpedoes.torpedoes_id_strPGUT700
default_profile.torpedoes.visibility_dist1.9
default_profile.weaponry.aircraft0
default_profile.weaponry.anti_aircraft0
default_profile.weaponry.artillery0
default_profile.weaponry.torpedoes15
modules.engine[0]3560812336
modules.hull[0]3560714032
modules.hull[1]3531353904
modules.sonar[0]3560419120
modules.sonar[1]3558321968
modules.torpedoes[0]3560320816
modules.torpedoes[1]3543543600
modules_tree.3531353904.is_defaultNo
modules_tree.3531353904.module_id3531353904
modules_tree.3531353904.module_id_strPGUH728
modules_tree.3531353904.nameU-190 (B)
modules_tree.3531353904.next_ships[0]4074157872
modules_tree.3531353904.price_credit3000000
modules_tree.3531353904.price_xp27000
modules_tree.3531353904.typeHull
modules_tree.3543543600.is_defaultNo
modules_tree.3543543600.module_id3543543600
modules_tree.3543543600.module_id_strPGUT716
modules_tree.3543543600.nameG7e T3 and G7e T3 MZ
modules_tree.3543543600.price_credit2000000
modules_tree.3543543600.price_xp18000
modules_tree.3543543600.typeTorpedoes
modules_tree.3558321968.is_defaultNo
modules_tree.3558321968.module_id3558321968
modules_tree.3558321968.module_id_strPGUQ702
modules_tree.3558321968.nameTyp 8 Mod. B
modules_tree.3558321968.price_credit2000000
modules_tree.3558321968.price_xp18000
modules_tree.3558321968.typeSonar
modules_tree.3560320816.is_defaultYes
modules_tree.3560320816.module_id3560320816
modules_tree.3560320816.module_id_strPGUT700
modules_tree.3560320816.nameG7e T3 mod. 0 and G7e T3 mod. 0 MZ
modules_tree.3560320816.next_modules[0]3543543600
modules_tree.3560320816.price_credit1000000
modules_tree.3560320816.price_xp0
modules_tree.3560320816.typeTorpedoes
modules_tree.3560419120.is_defaultYes
modules_tree.3560419120.module_id3560419120
modules_tree.3560419120.module_id_strPGUQ700
modules_tree.3560419120.nameTyp 8 Mod. A
modules_tree.3560419120.next_modules[0]3558321968
modules_tree.3560419120.price_credit1000000
modules_tree.3560419120.price_xp0
modules_tree.3560419120.typeSonar
modules_tree.3560714032.is_defaultYes
modules_tree.3560714032.module_id3560714032
modules_tree.3560714032.module_id_strPGUH700
modules_tree.3560714032.nameU-190 (A)
modules_tree.3560714032.next_modules[0]3531353904
modules_tree.3560714032.price_credit1500000
modules_tree.3560714032.price_xp0
modules_tree.3560714032.typeHull
modules_tree.3560812336.is_defaultYes
modules_tree.3560812336.module_id3560812336
modules_tree.3560812336.module_id_strPGUE700
modules_tree.3560812336.namePropulsion: 4,400 hp
modules_tree.3560812336.price_credit1000000
modules_tree.3560812336.price_xp0
modules_tree.3560812336.typeEngine
upgrades[0]4268937136
upgrades[1]4220702640
upgrades[2]4189245360
upgrades[3]4262645680
upgrades[4]4269985712
upgrades[5]4188196784
next_ships.4074157872355000

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