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LeafsFan
10-08-07, 11:57 AM
Gents,

After a return from six months of shore duty, I am in the process of relaoding this game back into my computer. I will be running GWX when I get all of the stuff downloaded.

I remember figuring out that the IX boats ran most efficiently at 7-8 knots. Is that the case for the VII's and the II's??

HB
danlisa
10-08-07, 12:39 PM
Yep, 7-8 kts is the most efficient for the 7's & 9's. That is until (IIRC) you get the diesel upgrade when the IX's can use 9-10kts for the most efficient setting (the 7's might be also, don't use them much).
antikristuseke
10-08-07, 12:42 PM
Well if memory serves me correctly 225rpm is the most efficent speed to run the engines at.
papa_smurf
10-08-07, 01:41 PM
I always stick to 7-8 kts, even on a Type IX. Takes a bit longer to get to a patrol, but I get to go further.
Jimbuna
10-08-07, 03:25 PM
I use 1/3 third ahead on whichever boat (but mostly the Type IX) :arrgh!:
Pittiplatsch
10-09-07, 04:01 PM
I remember figuring out that the IX boats ran most efficiently at 7-8 knots. Is that the case for the VII's and the II's??
Fuel efficiency ---------> Maybe this can help:
This chart I got long time ago from someone in the german SH3-Ubi-forum:

http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/2722/ubootreichweitentq4.jpg

I think it is for "SH3 stock game". I don't know if it is usefull for GWX too.
Maybe someone from the GWX-Team can say, if this chart fits as well with GWX???
This image is just part of the full chart. The full chart contains also the other U-Boot-types.
If someone is interested in the full chart, here it is:

http://files.filefront.com/sh3+reichweitexls/;8758080;/fileinfo.html

Greetz
3Jane
10-09-07, 04:04 PM
I found 9 knots for a VIIB, and 8 knots for a IXB. Experiment with your own settings and check the 'maximum range at present speed' in the integrated orders.
Sailor Steve
10-09-07, 05:23 PM
That is until (IIRC) you get the diesel upgrade
Upgrade?:rotfl:
danlisa
10-10-07, 02:45 AM
That is until (IIRC) you get the diesel upgrade Upgrade?:rotfl:

Umm, opps!

Ah, what I mean is the High Octane Diesel that became available around that time.:88)

(Did I recover well?)

Diesel Engine Upgrade.;)
Jimbuna
10-10-07, 03:54 AM
When I was a youngster we used to put a tiger in our tank :lol:

http://www.exxonmobil.co.uk/UK-English/Operations/UK_OP_History_EssoTiger.asp