The submarine was powered by two Germaniawerft F46 four-stroke, six-cylinder supercharged diesel engines producing a total of  for use while surfaced, two Siemens-Schuckert GU 343/38–8 double-acting electric motors producing a total of  for use while submerged. She had two shafts and two  propellers. The boat was capable of operating at depths of up to .
The submarine's propulsion system consisted of two Germaniawerft F46 diesel engines producing 2,000 horsepower for surface operations, and two Siemens-Schuckert electric motors generating 1,200 horsepower for underwater use. It had two propellers and could reach depths of up to 400 feet.