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jwilliams · 06-04-10, 09:04 PM

I've noticed that in SH5 the u-boat switches to electric at around 10 meters. Is this how a u-boat would switch to electics in real life?

I would've thought that the electrics would be engaged before the boat submerged, because the diesels needed air to run.

06-04-10, 09:04 PM	#1
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