Yes the main pump of the Type XXI appears as destroyed when you start a mission

Pity, though it's obviously the lesser of two evils, since I prefer having realistic behaviour in the U-Boots that were used and a broken Type XXI. BTW that made me remember that I have NEVER EVER used a Type XXI nor in campaign or in a single mission in Sh2 or SH3 except for a casual test -and not for the purpose of playingh seriously- What's so wrong with it? Dunno, but never felt attracted by that Sub....:hmm: