S-Boates in the Volksmarine 1956 - 1990

 Light Torpedo-S-Boat Projekt 81

The Roßlau  Shipyard developed a Light Torpedo-S-Boat similar to project 63.300 which in the endphase was equipped with a light bow-foil. 

As propulsion the boat was equipped with a dieselmotor type M50F-3. The boat was developing the speed demanded but the project was broken off.

Testboat Project 81 - Picture from Mehl/Schäfer: Die andere deutsche Marine

Hydrofoil Project 81 - Picture: Archives Dr. G. Miel

Project 81 as Model - Picture: Dr. G. Miel