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Originally Posted by Tonnage_Ace
Were any American/Japanese subs 'better' than the XXI? I know about the Japanese submarine aircraft carrier, but I don't think that will be in the game.
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No, the Germans worked out the technology for fast underwater travel; so much so that the first nuclear sub,
Nautilus, bears a resemblance to the Type XXI.
On the other hand, while being slower to dive than the typical U-boat, U.S. fleet subs were usually faster on the surface and carried six tubes forward plus four more aft, with a total of 24 torpedoes. But where they really shined was their preparedness for long-range patrols. Gato and later boats had showers and washing machines for the crews, plus a freezer so they could eat steak and ice cream for the entire patrol. They were much better to live in.