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Old 06-13-06, 03:40 PM   #18
robj250
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Originally Posted by Threadfin
To maximize range and endurance, yes

For me, range is rarely an issue except in long distance IX patrols. Endurance is what I'm after. Either way, running slower is better. And this means you'll have plenty of fuel for high-speed end arounds and interceptions when needed.
Cool. Well I most certainly would not want to disobey an order from Dönitz. I'll have to tell this to my CE then :rotfl:
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