HNLMS Walrus visits the Tyne

Jimbuna · 04-20-14, 11:24 AM

Just across the river from my place of abode.

Paulebaer1979 · 04-21-14, 05:35 AM

I was able to visit one of those subs in Den Helder in 2007. They are very nice - but very tight. The crew hasn´t as comftable rooms as the german crews on 206a. But the subs have a sterling diesel engine - it can be run submerged without snorkel. So the subs are powerful and wellarmed but uncomftable for the crew - typical subs.

Jimbuna · 04-21-14, 06:02 AM

That's interesting to know...they do look a little small

Paulebaer1979 · 04-21-14, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

That's interesting to know...they do look a little small

That depends from the point of look: from US-Navy side they are very small (Los Angeles class up to 7100t submerged, Ohio even bigger). From german submariners look they are very big (2800t submerged - 206a 500t submerged, 212 class 1800t submerged).

BossMark · 04-21-14, 06:41 AM

Jesus shes an ugly bugger...

Paulebaer1979 · 04-21-14, 06:49 AM

A big (or small?) sub with very functional design. Not uggly. Small, heavy armed, easy moveable and not slow - perfect combination for a diesel powered sub.

Jimbuna · 04-21-14, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BossMark

Jesus shes an ugly bugger...

Was designed to be deadly, not pretty

Paulebaer1979 · 04-21-14, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Was designed to be deadly, not pretty

Roger that.

One of the first sub with x-rudder. They gives better maneuverability together with better protection when going on ground of the seas.

Jimbuna · 04-21-14, 07:23 AM

A nice model of the above showing the x-rudder.

http://www.dutchsubmarines.com/model...x_verkuijl.htm

04-20-14, 11:24 AM	#1
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	HNLMS Walrus visits the Tyne Just across the river from my place of abode. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

04-21-14, 06:02 AM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	That's interesting to know...they do look a little small __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

04-21-14, 06:41 AM	#5
BossMark Fleet Admiral Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 15,272 Downloads: 278 Uploads: 0	Jesus shes an ugly bugger... __________________ Never trust the Tories look what Thatcher and Major did in the 80s and 90s and look what the wicked witch May is doing now doing now

04-21-14, 07:23 AM	#9
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	A nice model of the above showing the x-rudder. http://www.dutchsubmarines.com/model...x_verkuijl.htm __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

04-21-14, 05:35 AM	#2
Paulebaer1979 Planesman Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 185 Downloads: 30 Uploads: 0	I was able to visit one of those subs in Den Helder in 2007. They are very nice - but very tight. The crew hasn´t as comftable rooms as the german crews on 206a. But the subs have a sterling diesel engine - it can be run submerged without snorkel. So the subs are powerful and wellarmed but uncomftable for the crew - typical subs.

04-21-14, 06:49 AM	#6
Paulebaer1979 Planesman Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 185 Downloads: 30 Uploads: 0	A big (or small?) sub with very functional design. Not uggly. Small, heavy armed, easy moveable and not slow - perfect combination for a diesel powered sub.