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Ducimus · 11-07-06, 06:55 PM

You know back when i first started SH3 i was totally into type 7's. Over time i found myself drawn to far off shores, and drumbeat in 42. I'd sit there and plot and scheme my entire patrol to get over there to do it. But eventaully reality sunk in.

Assuming i got over there (which i would have), my ability to loiter would be limited. I woudlnt have enough fuel to chase any targets or search any signficant distance for targets. But thats a moot point anyway because without a milk cow, going to there is a 1 way ticket. And even while over there, i wouldnt have enough torpedo's to make the trip worth while. It takes on the average 20 to 25 days to cross the atlantic. Those 14 fish on a type 7 you'll go through all too quickly.

Your bottom line with long range patrols with a type 7 is you NEED a milk cow. If it wasnt for the fact that using a milk cow effectually ends your patrol, id use them more often. As they are, they end your patrol and give you an unreasitic relaod of fish and fuel. But since you need one.... thats better then no milk cow at all.

11-07-06, 06:55 PM	#13
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	You know back when i first started SH3 i was totally into type 7's. Over time i found myself drawn to far off shores, and drumbeat in 42. I'd sit there and plot and scheme my entire patrol to get over there to do it. But eventaully reality sunk in. Assuming i got over there (which i would have), my ability to loiter would be limited. I woudlnt have enough fuel to chase any targets or search any signficant distance for targets. But thats a moot point anyway because without a milk cow, going to there is a 1 way ticket. And even while over there, i wouldnt have enough torpedo's to make the trip worth while. It takes on the average 20 to 25 days to cross the atlantic. Those 14 fish on a type 7 you'll go through all too quickly. Your bottom line with long range patrols with a type 7 is you NEED a milk cow. If it wasnt for the fact that using a milk cow effectually ends your patrol, id use them more often. As they are, they end your patrol and give you an unreasitic relaod of fish and fuel. But since you need one.... thats better then no milk cow at all.