Keep in mind too that there is a difference in giving the 'dive' order, giving the 'pariscope/snorkel depth' order, and the 'crash dive' order. If you order just periscope depth, the crew will not angle the planes and keep then angled such that the sub passes the shallow depth requested. This will slow your sub's decent. Also, crash dive means full throttle for more preasure on the dive planes, as well as flooding the tanks fully for even faster diving.
Didn't I read somewhere around here that the game really does simulate the extra weight of the crew rushing to the fore torpedo room when you move them all forward? I can't find the post I'm thinking of, but I seem to recall that it was confirmed, and seeing a difference in my games.
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