For those into U-boat engines and systems

[U777]

I've found this nifty site that even comes with actual schematics and technical info.

http://www.uboatarchive.net/U-570DesignBook.htm

http://www.uboatarchive.net/U-570DTPlate6.jpg

http://www.uboatarchive.net/U-570DTPlate22.jpg

[PhantomLord]

Yay! Technical drawings... i like that :up:

Thank you sir

[Flaxpants]

Yes cheers, superb stuff!

[Kapt Z]

Great reading. Both the schematics and the narrative of the inspection of the boat are very interesting.

When I bought the Anatomy of the ship type VII uboat this is the kind of detail I was expecting.

Save your money and read about U-570 for free instead.:up:

[frau kaleun]

Wow, awesome find! :yeah:

[fastfed]

I have a question for you guys!

Every where I read I see the VII had 4 Diesel Engines.. Is this true? I thought it was only 2?

[pickinthebanjo]

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=168725&page=4
It's all in this thread, as well as some others

[HW3]

Every where I read I see the VII had 4 Diesel Engines.. Is this true? I thought it was only 2?

Only 2
From http://www.militaryfactory.com/ships/detail.asp?ship_id=Type-VII

Type VIIA
Power was derived from two MAN AG 6-cylinder diesel engines (surfaced) and 2 x BBC GG UB 720/8 type electric motors (submerged).

Type VIIB, VIIC, and others
Power was a pair of MAN supercharged diesel engines (some fitted with Germaniawerft engines) along with twin AEG or BBC electric motors.

:salute:

[smilinicon]

what a great website! I really enjoyed reading about the crew interrogations.

[Hans Uberman]

Yes. Scotty will not need to go anywhere for vacation this year, and neither will I. :rock: