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flyer102 · 04-21-16, 05:48 PM

Higher speeds burn up more fuel, such as going at full or flanking speed setting.

For going longer distances, I would recommend 1/3 speed, or standard.

Unlike U-Boats where 1/3 speed is the most fuel efficient, for American subs, in most cases it standard speed that I recommended if you want to conserve a fair amount of fuel, without taking forever to get there.

Theoretically, going at the slowest speed possible is the most fuel efficient. For instance going ahead 1 knot will be THE most fuel efficient, however if you value your time and sanity, don't go 1 knot when your traveling over 2-3k miles.

04-21-16, 05:48 PM	#7
flyer102 Bosun Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Depth charged 180m below Posts: 62 Downloads: 207 Uploads: 0	Consider What Speed You're At Higher speeds burn up more fuel, such as going at full or flanking speed setting. For going longer distances, I would recommend 1/3 speed, or standard. Unlike U-Boats where 1/3 speed is the most fuel efficient, for American subs, in most cases it standard speed that I recommended if you want to conserve a fair amount of fuel, without taking forever to get there. Theoretically, going at the slowest speed possible is the most fuel efficient. For instance going ahead 1 knot will be THE most fuel efficient, however if you value your time and sanity, don't go 1 knot when your traveling over 2-3k miles.