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TorpX · 07-26-11, 11:44 PM

I hesitate to add anymore to this, lest it turn into a prolonged argument. TBH, I'm not all that invested in the crew special ability thing, but I can think of a few possibilities that could explain why the boats were able to substantially exceed their "maximum" speed.

1. The boats had their fairwaters cut down. Displacement reduced.

2. New screws. The Tang had high-tech screws designed to reduce cavitation and make the boat quieter.

3. Possibly, the "maximum" speed was based on what power the diesels could supply (full speed), and not what power the engines and battery could supply (flank speed). This flank speed could only be sustained for a limited period regardless of the diesels condition, as the battery would discharge and the speed would fall off. This might be what the "150 % overload" means; diesel + battery power = 150% diesel power alone.

Just a possibility.

07-26-11, 11:44 PM	#40
TorpX Silent Hunter Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,975 Downloads: 153 Uploads: 11	I hesitate to add anymore to this, lest it turn into a prolonged argument. TBH, I'm not all that invested in the crew special ability thing, but I can think of a few possibilities that could explain why the boats were able to substantially exceed their "maximum" speed. 1. The boats had their fairwaters cut down. Displacement reduced. 2. New screws. The Tang had high-tech screws designed to reduce cavitation and make the boat quieter. 3. Possibly, the "maximum" speed was based on what power the diesels could supply (full speed), and not what power the engines and battery could supply (flank speed). This flank speed could only be sustained for a limited period regardless of the diesels condition, as the battery would discharge and the speed would fall off. This might be what the "150 % overload" means; diesel + battery power = 150% diesel power alone. Just a possibility.