''Hai'' (shark) was an advanced model of the
Marder-class
midget submarine
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s created in
Nazi Germany
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during
World War II
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and operated by the
K-Verband. Its prototype performed poorly during test runs and therefore no other boats were produced.
The ''Hai'' was long and its length allowed for larger batteries, giving it the maximum speed of under water. In addition, the ''Hai'' could remain under water for up to two hours.
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Midget submarines
World War II submarines of Germany
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