I just had a go with the Walter boat

pythos · 03-24-08, 02:33 PM

and all I can say is, thank god the war in europe ended when it did.

I looked up the info on this proposed boat, that was on the building ways when Germany surendered, granted in pieces, and the drive wasn't complete.

From the research about the walter drive I did, this simulation is pretty much on the money, maybe even inaccurate with the underwater speed, which is a tad bit slow.

If these boats had come out earlier, perhaps during the happy times, this would have single handedly brought the allied shipping to a stop.

This boat is quite something to witness on the surface with exterior view. Have the engines set at flank, get a good view of the boat crawling along on the surface at 14 kts or more, then engage the drive. The effect is astounding.

I like this little what if, boat. Just how close the allies were to losing is terrifying when you see the things the Germans were coming up with.

ATR-42 · 03-24-08, 02:47 PM

Its amazing isnt it? no one knows for sure how it would have changed the war but im sure it would have had a strong impact. When i saw my boat hit 30 knots on the surface i about fell over, thats when i started looking at the data online about these boats. Its amazing.

Its hard to believe underwater speeds like ones modeled in the game but when you read about what the Germans had in the works its crazy!

Raptor1 · 03-24-08, 03:02 PM

It is generally said about several Axis weapons that if they had come earlier, it would've had a signifcant effect on the war, specifically the XXI U-Boat, the Me-262, and the StG44, the XVIII got very little credit because it was never completed, but with the Walther drive it could've been a very decisive strategic weapon, capable of outrunning ships like the US Destroyer Escorts, the Flower class Corvettes, River class Frigates...

Dowly · 03-24-08, 03:21 PM

If you ask me, the Walther boat wouldnt have changed the outcome of Battle of Atlantic. More losses for the Allies in terms of shipping, that's for sure but there was just too many ships to be sunk for it to cripple the allies. And let's not forget that the Allies could build ships very fast.

Raptor1 · 03-24-08, 03:24 PM

We're not talking about a few ships sunk, we're talking about thousands of ASW ships rendered obsolete because they can't catch up to the U-Boats

Dowly · 03-24-08, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Raptor1

We're not talking about a few ships sunk, we're talking about thousands of ASW ships rendered obsolete because they can't catch up to the U-Boats

You can have a sub that goes the speed of light, but if the enemy can build ships faster than it's possible to sink them, you've lost the battle.

Ducimus · 03-24-08, 03:26 PM

Personnaly, i dont think id want to be onboard whats tantamount to a submerged bomb.

Them boats were Dangerous to be on! As i recall, its one of the reasons the design was abandoned, aside from costs and logisitcs.

03-24-08, 02:33 PM	#1
pythos Grey Wolf Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere over there Posts: 834 Downloads: 46 Uploads: 0	I just had a go with the Walter boat and all I can say is, thank god the war in europe ended when it did. I looked up the info on this proposed boat, that was on the building ways when Germany surendered, granted in pieces, and the drive wasn't complete. From the research about the walter drive I did, this simulation is pretty much on the money, maybe even inaccurate with the underwater speed, which is a tad bit slow. If these boats had come out earlier, perhaps during the happy times, this would have single handedly brought the allied shipping to a stop. This boat is quite something to witness on the surface with exterior view. Have the engines set at flank, get a good view of the boat crawling along on the surface at 14 kts or more, then engage the drive. The effect is astounding. I like this little what if, boat. Just how close the allies were to losing is terrifying when you see the things the Germans were coming up with.

03-24-08, 02:47 PM	#2
ATR-42 Commodore Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 605 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 6	Its amazing isnt it? no one knows for sure how it would have changed the war but im sure it would have had a strong impact. When i saw my boat hit 30 knots on the surface i about fell over, thats when i started looking at the data online about these boats. Its amazing. Its hard to believe underwater speeds like ones modeled in the game but when you read about what the Germans had in the works its crazy! __________________

03-24-08, 03:02 PM	#3
Raptor1 Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stavka Posts: 8,211 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	It is generally said about several Axis weapons that if they had come earlier, it would've had a signifcant effect on the war, specifically the XXI U-Boat, the Me-262, and the StG44, the XVIII got very little credit because it was never completed, but with the Walther drive it could've been a very decisive strategic weapon, capable of outrunning ships like the US Destroyer Escorts, the Flower class Corvettes, River class Frigates... __________________ Current Eastern Front status: Probable Victory

03-24-08, 03:24 PM	#5
Raptor1 Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stavka Posts: 8,211 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	We're not talking about a few ships sunk, we're talking about thousands of ASW ships rendered obsolete because they can't catch up to the U-Boats __________________ Current Eastern Front status: Probable Victory

03-24-08, 03:21 PM	#4
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,005 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	If you ask me, the Walther boat wouldnt have changed the outcome of Battle of Atlantic. More losses for the Allies in terms of shipping, that's for sure but there was just too many ships to be sunk for it to cripple the allies. And let's not forget that the Allies could build ships very fast.

03-24-08, 03:26 PM	#7
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	Personnaly, i dont think id want to be onboard whats tantamount to a submerged bomb. Them boats were Dangerous to be on! As i recall, its one of the reasons the design was abandoned, aside from costs and logisitcs.