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Old 02-11-08, 06:40 PM   #2
Pisces
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Each sub has it's own best speed for fuel economy. I only know type 2 (6 knots). The others you need to search (it has been a reasonably popular subject lately) Or figure out yourself: ask your navigator for max range at certain speeds. High speeds drain fuel, but slow speeds too. There is a maximum efficiency somwhere. But weather (wind) does distort the measurement, so do this in no-waves conditions.
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