Zerstörer 1942

Experimental test-bed destroyer powered by diesel engines for long-range operations. Based on design of unbuilt Type 1938B destroyer, with six diesels driving three shafts, with an estimated speed of 36 knots (67 km/h) and an operating radius of 11,700 nautical miles; 21,700 kilometres (13,500 mi).[6] One example (Z.51) was laid down in 1943 and launched in 1944, but was sunk by Allied bombers on 21 March 1945 while fitting out.[5]