S-18 v S-42 differences
 

Gameplay-wise, are there any differences between the 2 types of S-class boats in FOTRSU?

The S-42 is a small clone of the S-18, so uses all of the same files for the 3D artwork, and similar files for the upc and other text files, which some do have some minor alterations, but nothing that changes the overall operations of the boats in any appreciable amount, including dive time and depth, as well as speed and turning. They are almost identical in that regard, with about the only obvious difference being the conning towers used and when they appear... In real life, the S-42 "Class" was a bit newer than the S-18 Class, but not by more than 7 years, which when it comes to rust, can make a huge difference... :roll: :arrgh!:

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The S-42, was basically the S-18. Just with an assortment of modifications. They basically added in new fangled gadgets that they were... test bedding on them, before induction into the newer, soon to come off the assembly line, of subs. That, plus some minor tweaker body modifications to eak out a bit more service life outta the early on models... namely, the conning tower.

In short, consider the S-42, the S-18, with just a few more bells, whistles & fancy lights added into the new car package... just a lil' less... rusty, than their S-18 earlier on brethren. :shucks:

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