German submarine U-462 was a Type XIV supply and replenishment U-boat ("Milchkuh") of Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine during World War II.
U-462 and U-461 taking evasive action during an air attack on 30 July 1943
The Type XIV U-boat was designed to resupply other U-boats, being the only submarine tenders built which were not surface ships. It was nicknamed the "Milchkuh/Milchkühe (pl.)" or U-Tanker.
U-459 sinking after being attacked by Vickers Wellington aircraft.