Favorite sub?

Bubblehead1980 · 08-10-13, 10:36 AM

Sure there has been a thread like this before but always curious as to which class of subs other skippers prefer in SH 4.

I have to say that the Gato remains my favorite, followed by Balao and then Porpoise. The Gato takes the cake as it seems a bit more speedy(Gato reaches 21 knots much easier than Balao I have noticed while running away from escorts after night surface attacks) and responsive(seems to turn a bit easier) than the Balao and can go pretty deep if need to, not as deep as the Balao but still rather deep.

Porpoise class, maybe I am a glutton for punishment but enjoy the P boat, especially in 1943/44.While outdated, with modern equipment and working torpedoes(although only 16 of them) can create some chaos around convoys.I managed to survive staying at 250/300 feet some how.Although some flooding after a depth charging forced me to 420 feet and i was just waiting for her damaged hull(from depth charges) to give way, managed to evade escorts eventually and make it home.

c13Garrison · 08-10-13, 11:18 AM

For illogical reasons, I think I've decided I most enjoy the S boats, simply because every achievement feels that much more special. The damn things should be patroling the west coast as training ships, or cut up for scrap. I feel it takes a little extra nerve with them.

After my Narwhal career, I'm going to dedicate myself to taking an 'S' through the whole war.

grislyatoms · 08-10-13, 11:30 AM

Narwhal with a "tin can crossover" gunnery guy can be a hoot during surface engagements!

I have a certain inexplicable love for the Tambor class boats. Don't know what it is about them...

Kaleun · 08-10-13, 01:32 PM

Salmon class - none of the Plucky Little B*ggers got sunk in ww2.

Still old enough to give you a sense of achievement but not too old that they should be retired like the s-boats!

fireftr18 · 08-10-13, 02:11 PM

I like to start with the S-boats, then progress to the bigger, better, faster boats. Ultimately, I like the Balao. I've never gotten a Tench yet.

Bubblehead1980 · 08-10-13, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaleun

Salmon class - none of the Plucky Little B*ggers got sunk in ww2.

Still old enough to give you a sense of achievement but not too old that they should be retired like the s-boats!

The beating the Salmon took in October 1944 is something amazing.Plus . surfacing about 50 yards from escort, shooting up said escort with her 20mm guns, killing/wounding everyone topside so they could escape.Definitely one of the "wilder" actions I have read about.

pabbi · 08-10-13, 04:19 PM

S-boat, they give you so much joy when you hit something. I never use the TDC when on S-boat.

HertogJan · 08-10-13, 04:52 PM

Have to say Porpoise.. just not to empty the Oceane's in one pass

Side Note:
Next career I'll start with a S class and when offered a new sub I'll go all 'crew management' and start with a rookie crew with one officer per compartment with or without special abilities (don't know yet).

threat hijack...

Do you keep the crew when offered a new Sub or do you get a new one?

Armistead · 08-10-13, 08:48 PM

I mostly use the Tambor.

You want some fun, try taking an S boat to the Formosa shipping lanes in 44.

Admiral Halsey · 08-10-13, 09:37 PM

The Narwhal.(Those 6"/53 caliber guns do wonders against enemy shipping.)

TorpX · 08-11-13, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c13Garrison

For illogical reasons, I think I've decided I most enjoy the S boats, simply because every achievement feels that much more special.

Quote:

S-boat, they give you so much joy when you hit something. I never use the TDC when on S-boat.

Me too!

I think the biggest reason I like them is because of the fun I had with them in SHCE. They would be more interesting if Ubi had devoted more attention to them.

Clean Sweep · 08-11-13, 02:08 PM

Balao/Gato

merc4ulfate · 08-14-13, 08:57 PM

As of today ... I guess it is now the USS Wyoming SSBN-742

My son was just assigned to her as a Torpedoman, eventhough now a days they call them Machinist Mates and not TM's. The exact classification is MMW which is Machinist Mate weapons. MMA would be what normal navy guys would say is a regular MM.

I just wish the dumb lug would have picked a better duty station than Kings Bay Ga. .... nothing but a huge swamp but I am very proud that he is doing what he wants and is on one big ass boat.

Bubblehead1980 · 08-14-13, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by merc4ulfate

As of today ... I guess it is now the USS Wyoming SSBN-742

My son was just assigned to her as a Torpedoman, eventhough now a days they call them Machinist Mates and not TM's. The exact classification is MMW which is Machinist Mate weapons. MMA would be what normal navy guys would say is a regular MM.

I just wish the dumb lug would have picked a better duty station than Kings Bay Ga. .... nothing but a huge swamp but I am very proud that he is doing what he wants and is on one big ass boat.

That is awesome. Kings Bay is not that far from Savannah, he could have some good times there lol.

TorpX · 08-14-13, 11:53 PM

Nifty pics!

08-10-13, 10:36 AM	#1
Bubblehead1980 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida USA Posts: 7,105 Downloads: 605 Uploads: 44	Favorite sub? Sure there has been a thread like this before but always curious as to which class of subs other skippers prefer in SH 4. I have to say that the Gato remains my favorite, followed by Balao and then Porpoise. The Gato takes the cake as it seems a bit more speedy(Gato reaches 21 knots much easier than Balao I have noticed while running away from escorts after night surface attacks) and responsive(seems to turn a bit easier) than the Balao and can go pretty deep if need to, not as deep as the Balao but still rather deep. Porpoise class, maybe I am a glutton for punishment but enjoy the P boat, especially in 1943/44.While outdated, with modern equipment and working torpedoes(although only 16 of them) can create some chaos around convoys.I managed to survive staying at 250/300 feet some how.Although some flooding after a depth charging forced me to 420 feet and i was just waiting for her damaged hull(from depth charges) to give way, managed to evade escorts eventually and make it home.

08-10-13, 11:30 AM	#3
grislyatoms Medic Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 169 Downloads: 31 Uploads: 0	Narwhal with a "tin can crossover" gunnery guy can be a hoot during surface engagements! I have a certain inexplicable love for the Tambor class boats. Don't know what it is about them... __________________ "Na Männer...alles klar?"

08-10-13, 02:11 PM	#5
fireftr18 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,528 Downloads: 77 Uploads: 0	I like to start with the S-boats, then progress to the bigger, better, faster boats. Ultimately, I like the Balao. I've never gotten a Tench yet. __________________ Of all the forms of Martial Arts, Karaoke causes the most pain!

08-10-13, 04:19 PM	#7
pabbi Subsim Overlord Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: On the top of the world Posts: 215 Downloads: 454 Uploads: 0	S-boat, they give you so much joy when you hit something. I never use the TDC when on S-boat. __________________ On the top of the world

08-10-13, 08:48 PM	#9
Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	I mostly use the Tambor. You want some fun, try taking an S boat to the Formosa shipping lanes in 44. __________________ You see my dog don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.

08-10-13, 11:18 AM	#2
c13Garrison Ensign Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Chicago-ish, USA Posts: 223 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	For illogical reasons, I think I've decided I most enjoy the S boats, simply because every achievement feels that much more special. The damn things should be patroling the west coast as training ships, or cut up for scrap. I feel it takes a little extra nerve with them. After my Narwhal career, I'm going to dedicate myself to taking an 'S' through the whole war.

08-10-13, 01:32 PM	#4
Kaleun Chief Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 329 Downloads: 266 Uploads: 0	Salmon class - none of the Plucky Little B*ggers got sunk in ww2. Still old enough to give you a sense of achievement but not too old that they should be retired like the s-boats!

08-10-13, 04:52 PM	#8
HertogJan Weps Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 357 Downloads: 137 Uploads: 0	Have to say Porpoise.. just not to empty the Oceane's in one pass Side Note: Next career I'll start with a S class and when offered a new sub I'll go all 'crew management' and start with a rookie crew with one officer per compartment with or without special abilities (don't know yet). threat hijack... Do you keep the crew when offered a new Sub or do you get a new one?

08-10-13, 09:37 PM	#10
Admiral Halsey Best Admiral in the USN Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: USS Enterprise (CV-6) Posts: 1,740 Downloads: 317 Uploads: 0	The Narwhal.(Those 6"/53 caliber guns do wonders against enemy shipping.)

08-11-13, 02:08 PM	#12
Clean Sweep Seaman Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Louisiana Posts: 35 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 0	Balao/Gato

08-14-13, 08:57 PM	#13
merc4ulfate DILLIGAF Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: florida Posts: 2,058 Downloads: 210 Uploads: 0	As of today ... I guess it is now the USS Wyoming SSBN-742 My son was just assigned to her as a Torpedoman, eventhough now a days they call them Machinist Mates and not TM's. The exact classification is MMW which is Machinist Mate weapons. MMA would be what normal navy guys would say is a regular MM. I just wish the dumb lug would have picked a better duty station than Kings Bay Ga. .... nothing but a huge swamp but I am very proud that he is doing what he wants and is on one big ass boat.

08-14-13, 11:53 PM	#15
TorpX Silent Hunter Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,975 Downloads: 153 Uploads: 11	Nifty pics!