Thread: Everyone talks about the Gato class, but what about the Balao class?
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Old 03-16-07, 08:39 AM   #5
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Originally Posted by fastfed
But why? Isn't the Balao a better sub? It was more advanced correct? so why the GATO?
Probably because the first Gato entered service in January 1942, and the first Balao didn't enter service until February 1943.
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