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Originally Posted by Kubryk
Really? I've read that they couldn't use periscope while moving fast submerged because of vibrations, but I didn't know they couldn't use schnorkels to full extent. Do you know where can I read about this issue?
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There are references made in quite a few books on U-boats.
Here is a quick link to an online reference:
http://uboat.net/technical/schnorchel.htm
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Schnorchel Problems
There were several problems with the Schnorchels; first it turned the attacking/patrolling U-boat into a slow (6 knots was the max speed for the VII and IX types, otherwise the air mast would break off)
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