07-06-11, 12:55 PM
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Silent Hunter 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Germany - Sailing on U-552 in North Atlantic
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Originally Posted by Sandman_28054
Just for kicks, I up-graded to the type 21 sub. Leaving port at flank speed, I can squeeze out 16 knts.
But shortly after leaving port, and upon entering the ocean, I am detected by Wellington or B-24's.
Crash dive to 70 meters.
Cruise at 7 knts for one hour, surface and order flank speed.
Once I have submerged, there goes the 16 knts.
The best I can squeexe out is 12-13 knts.
Is this normal?
Is this a bug?
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Hi Sandman !
Please read carefully: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Type_XXI_submarine
Especially on the right side under "Speed" !
Best regards,
Magic
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