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pythos · 08-31-09, 06:23 PM

The reason the S-18 did not have Diesel electric enabled is because IT IS NOT A DIESEL ELECTRIC sub. It has the same charging and propulsion system as the German U-boats, hence one engine provides charging amps, while the other propels the sub.

The S-18, and S-42 classes had VERY long charging times.

Source of info, Us submarines 1918-1945. Friedman.

08-31-09, 06:23 PM	#17
pythos Grey Wolf Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere over there Posts: 834 Downloads: 46 Uploads: 0	The reason the S-18 did not have Diesel electric enabled is because IT IS NOT A DIESEL ELECTRIC sub. It has the same charging and propulsion system as the German U-boats, hence one engine provides charging amps, while the other propels the sub. The S-18, and S-42 classes had VERY long charging times. Source of info, Us submarines 1918-1945. Friedman.