Tankers

MRV · 11-20-06, 06:56 PM

Did full tankers really explode better than empty ones?

From normal fuel tanks I know that they tend to explode more devastating if they are empty, because of the ignition of gases trapped in the tank.

So what about the tankers ingame, usually if they are empty they tend to burn harder and take more torpedoes. Is this really accurate?

bookworm_020 · 11-20-06, 07:16 PM

Takers that have emptied there cargo tend to take on water ballast, to maitain trim and stabliity. To reduce the chance of explosion from fuel vapors, the usualy vent CO2 into the tanks.

They exploed best if there full of avgas, but any oil is better that none!

MRV · 11-20-06, 07:36 PM

thx ;-)

Sailor Steve · 11-21-06, 11:54 AM

I thought the game didn't distinguish between full and empty tankers. This is new to me.

melnibonian · 11-21-06, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

I thought the game didn't distinguish between full and empty tankers. This is new to me.

I agree. So far all of the tankers I saw went down the same way.

Biggles · 11-21-06, 11:58 AM

As long as they sink, I'm happy.

melnibonian · 11-21-06, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Biggles

As long as they sink, I'm happy.

Oh yes

Jimbuna · 11-21-06, 01:51 PM

DAMMIT..DAMN THEM..SINK EM ALL!!

bookworm_020 · 11-21-06, 05:26 PM

You will notice the difference when you sink a tanker from a ship leaving England compared to one arriving. You will learn a few new curse words when you do (After putting 3 torps in a small tanker you will understand)

11-20-06, 06:56 PM	#1
MRV Frogman Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 296 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 0	Tankers Did full tankers really explode better than empty ones? From normal fuel tanks I know that they tend to explode more devastating if they are empty, because of the ignition of gases trapped in the tank. So what about the tankers ingame, usually if they are empty they tend to burn harder and take more torpedoes. Is this really accurate?

11-20-06, 07:16 PM	#2
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Takers that have emptied there cargo tend to take on water ballast, to maitain trim and stabliity. To reduce the chance of explosion from fuel vapors, the usualy vent CO2 into the tanks. They exploed best if there full of avgas, but any oil is better that none! __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

11-21-06, 11:54 AM	#4
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I thought the game didn't distinguish between full and empty tankers. This is new to me. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

11-21-06, 11:58 AM	#6
Biggles Silent Hunter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sweden (I'm not a Viking...) Posts: 3,529 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	As long as they sink, I'm happy. __________________

11-21-06, 01:51 PM	#8
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,481 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	DAMMIT..DAMN THEM..SINK EM ALL!! __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

11-20-06, 07:36 PM	#3
MRV Frogman Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 296 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 0	thx ;-)

11-21-06, 05:26 PM	#9
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	You will notice the difference when you sink a tanker from a ship leaving England compared to one arriving. You will learn a few new curse words when you do (After putting 3 torps in a small tanker you will understand) __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"