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I think i finally figured out the IX boat appeal
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06-20-06, 03:45 AM
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mike_espo
Wow!!
Never knew that....:hmm:
Here's the specs:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gato_class_submarine
http://uboat.net/types/ixd.htm
Gato's a little bit larger, but not by much.
What surprises me tho, is that although the Gato has about 6 times the horsepower of an IXD2 on the surface it's only faster by a mere 1,5 knots...
Anyone here who can explain that?
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