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Old 12-04-11, 02:47 PM   #12
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Originally Posted by Pisces View Post
If I'm patrolling then I'm using the most efficient speed for a Type-7 boat: 8 knots. If I am trying to get ahead of a single target or convoy then I go at full or flankspeed. (depends if I need that extra knot) Once I have arrived wel in front of them I lie await coasting, deadstop or very low speed. As soon as the targets are shot at I dive deep with haste (only with escorts around), not worrying so much about noise until I am at a safe depth.
What Pisces said...8 knots in a type VII gets you the longest range per litre of fuel. For other boats I would experiment with speeds and see what the Navigator tells you for "Range at current speed?".
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