German submarine U-992

German submarine U-992 was a Type VIIC U-boat built for Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine for service during World War II. She was laid down on 30 October 1942 by Blohm & Voss, Hamburg as yard number 192, launched on 24 June 1943 and commissioned on 2 August 1943 under Kapitänleutnant Hans Falke.

Service History
The boat's career began with training at 5th Flotilla on 2 August 1943, followed by active service on 1 March 1944 as part of the 3rd Flotilla. She later transferred to 11th Flotilla on 1 June 1944, then on to 13th Flotilla on 1 October 1944.

Wolfpacks
U-992 took part in seven wolfpacks, namely.
 * Trutz (1 June - 10 July 1944)
 * Dachs (1–5 September 1944)
 * Zorn (28 September - 1 October 1944)
 * Grimm (1–2 October 1944)
 * Panther (20 October - 9 November 1944)
 * Stier (5–7 December 1944)
 * Hagen (17–21 March 1945)

Fate
U-992 surrendered on 9 May 1945 in Narvik. She was initially transferred to Loch Eriboll, Scotland on 19 May 1945, and sunk on 16 December 1945 at 56.16667°N, -10.08333°W as part of Operation Deadlight.