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09-22-14, 05:21 AM | #1 |
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GWX IXD/2 sub. Listed as 23,000 km range but out of fuel by Scotland?
Just got my new shiny IXD/2 Sub and am out of fuel so quickly. I can get to Gibraltar and back on slow speed.
It is listed as 23,000km range so any ideas? I tried a search but found lots of posts that did not answer this. Thanks. |
09-22-14, 07:37 AM | #2 | |
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The range at full or flank speed will usually be much less, possibly 1/2 or less. The boat has an operating range of about 20,000 km. And it is capable of 19 kts. But it won't go 20,000 km at 19 kts. (In fact, the R/L boats probably couldn't run at 19 kts indefinitely without experiencing an engine failure.) Think of it like automobiles: You will never get the stated fuel economy at full throttle. Last edited by BigWalleye; 09-22-14 at 07:54 AM. |
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09-22-14, 08:06 AM | #3 |
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Did not explain myself properly.
In my IXD I could go to New York and back. In my IXD/2 I can go 10% of the distance. I think I am chasing a bug. |
09-22-14, 08:39 AM | #4 | |
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What mods do you have active? |
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09-22-14, 09:24 AM | #5 |
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Just GWX 3.
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09-22-14, 10:25 AM | #6 |
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09-22-14, 10:44 AM | #7 |
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The first time I was ten min into the game and heard "Diesel fuel at 50%"
I assumed I'd been damaged and missed it and lost a fuel tank. Went back to base started the next patrol and watched the gauge smoothly and QUICKLY drop as I sailed along. I am to tired to figure it out now. Will try again tomorrow. Cheers. |
09-22-14, 10:47 AM | #8 |
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SH3 Commander + Malfunctions + Sabotage?
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09-22-14, 01:14 PM | #9 |
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Good idea but not two missions in a row. Not with the predictable observed fuel usage.
I also occasionally find the 5 key stops the engines rather than going to flank speed. Pressing C for crash dive also stops the engines. This is an intermittent bug not all the time. Perhaps a reinstall is in order. |
09-22-14, 04:23 PM | #10 | |
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Good luck. Please post if the problem continues. |
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09-22-14, 06:51 PM | #11 |
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If that's your only problem, try choosing Unlimited Fuel from the Realism options.
See if that fixes the problem before you go through a cleansing and full re-install.
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09-23-14, 08:08 AM | #12 | |
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In which year of the war are you currently in? Last edited by banryu79; 09-23-14 at 08:26 AM. |
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09-28-14, 02:59 PM | #13 |
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I too on occasion have noticed that I get only half the normal speed I expect. When this happens and I go to Flank (which I seldom do) instead goes to All Stop.
I have only noticed this occasional issue (twice now) since installing Hsie's V16B1 mod, which does include a Diesel Damage Model. Not using the optional Diesel Damage Model yet, but it is there as part of V16B1 -- just saying. When this happens, it is noticeable immediate. That is, if I have just loaded a saved game that was functioning normally, I will notice immediately that I am getting only half the speed I expect when the issue is present. For example, on the surface at slow with a IXB, I would expect about 4 knots -- but only get 2 knots. Ordering Flank on the Engine Order Telegraph (EOT) and the EOT goes to All Stop. SOLUTION: When this happens, I completely exit SH3 (don't save) and restart the game and reload last save -- the problem goes away. Last edited by Alfred Keitzer; 09-28-14 at 05:28 PM. |
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