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Originally Posted by John Pancoast
Really like this option. Have had to abort several patrols because of it, which is as it should be as many patrols were aborted for mechanical reasons.
Usually engine problems.
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Just ask the reigning hangar queen, the U-505...
The early type IX U 43 also had a lot of trouble leaving the dockyard.
The first models of type VII, U27-U36 had to have their engines overhauled after their first few patrols because it was discovered that the current designs were not robust enough for continuous high speed running, which is essential in attempting to overtake or even shadow a convoy...