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Originally Posted by ddiplock
Also, does anyone know what the red indicator line on the deep depth guage is for?? Is that meant to be you're crush depth or something?
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That is a really important question.
Is it the max normal operating depth? meaning I can dive to this depth with no worries
Is it the design max operating depth? Meaning that I can dive to this depth only with risks
Is it the anticipated crush depth? Meaning that if you go below this you is a deader?
I guess we can alway start a single mission and sacrifice the crew to find out
"Executive officer, I want you to take the crew out and determine the maximum depth capabilities of this boat. I will be on shore...uh.. compiling the data. I will wait for you to report back to me (<muttering> or I will report to new construction). Good luck!"
In any case it does seem that the American Subs can't dive anywhere near where the German ones could.
But then the American Subs had ice cream makers so that compensated for the lack of diving depth.
