Supply run?

ddiplock · 07-11-08, 01:59 PM

Ok, so, i'm on patrol just now, based out of Midway after I transferred my boat there. I'm heading to a patrol point in the South China Sea, and that is where my boat is just now. I've sunk 4 enemy ships and I'm out of bow torpedos. One of those ships was sunk with the deck gun after all 4 fired torps under-ran the friggin target. They were all hits....they just under-ran

Anyway, i'm coming up to having used up half my diesal fuel, despite only travelling at a max speed of 7 knots when i'm on the surface. I'm thinking I might have to make a lengthy trip to a supply base to get more fuel for the trip back to Midway.

Has anyone else had to do this before to get their boat home?

Xantrokoles · 07-11-08, 02:11 PM

Serveral times:rotfl:
But my base was in Pearl and I had to make a supply in Midway.

My Balao had the most range at 10 knots.
(For this information I looked into the sim files

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Syxx_Killer · 07-11-08, 03:11 PM

Even though 10 knots is the common number stated for best fuel economy, I actually find 9 knots to give me the best economy. It don't matter if it's stock, TMO, or RFB.

looney · 07-11-08, 04:50 PM

Is it known what the best speed is for the other subs?

Arclight · 07-11-08, 05:59 PM

It's just a guess, but I'd say the slower you go, the less fuel is consumed for a given distance.

AFAIK the reason people stick to 10kts, is because that's the speed used to calculate a subs cruising range. Like "11,000 miles @ 10 knots (surfaced)" for the Gato-class.
http://www.mareisland.org/Wahoo/docu...esentation.pdf

Manjushaka · 07-11-08, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arclight

It's just a guess, but I'd say the slower you go, the less fuel is consumed for a given distance.

AFAIK the reason people stick to 10kts, is because that's the speed used to calculate a subs cruising range. Like "11,000 miles @ 10 knots (surfaced)" for the Gato-class.
http://www.mareisland.org/Wahoo/docu...esentation.pdf

Yes and no. The reason why people go at ten knots is because that's usually the standard speed. The most efficient speed.

LukeFF · 07-11-08, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arclight

AFAIK the reason people stick to 10kts, is because that's the speed used to calculate a subs cruising range. Like "11,000 miles @ 10 knots (surfaced)" for the Gato-class.

11,000 at 10 knots is the best balance between speed and range. Of course you can get better mileage at lower speeds, but it will take that much longer to get to where one needs to go. I've a feeling people "game" this a little too much, because we don't have a limited amount of provisions.

seaniam81 · 07-11-08, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arclight

It's just a guess, but I'd say the slower you go, the less fuel is consumed for a given distance.

AFAIK the reason people stick to 10kts, is because that's the speed used to calculate a subs cruising range. Like "11,000 miles @ 10 knots (surfaced)" for the Gato-class.
http://www.mareisland.org/Wahoo/docu...esentation.pdf

No what i did was speed time up to 8x then play with the speed and press the button that gives you range at selected speed. I found 9kts was the best for the fleet boats

07-11-08, 01:59 PM	#1
ddiplock Samurai Navy Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 552 Downloads: 31 Uploads: 0	Supply run? Ok, so, i'm on patrol just now, based out of Midway after I transferred my boat there. I'm heading to a patrol point in the South China Sea, and that is where my boat is just now. I've sunk 4 enemy ships and I'm out of bow torpedos. One of those ships was sunk with the deck gun after all 4 fired torps under-ran the friggin target. They were all hits....they just under-ran Anyway, i'm coming up to having used up half my diesal fuel, despite only travelling at a max speed of 7 knots when i'm on the surface. I'm thinking I might have to make a lengthy trip to a supply base to get more fuel for the trip back to Midway. Has anyone else had to do this before to get their boat home?

07-11-08, 02:11 PM	#2
Xantrokoles Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 659 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	Serveral times:rotfl: But my base was in Pearl and I had to make a supply in Midway. My Balao had the most range at 10 knots. (For this information I looked into the sim files) __________________

07-11-08, 05:59 PM	#5
Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	It's just a guess, but I'd say the slower you go, the less fuel is consumed for a given distance. AFAIK the reason people stick to 10kts, is because that's the speed used to calculate a subs cruising range. Like "11,000 miles @ 10 knots (surfaced)" for the Gato-class. http://www.mareisland.org/Wahoo/docu...esentation.pdf __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.

07-11-08, 03:11 PM	#3
Syxx_Killer Admiral Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 2,387 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	Even though 10 knots is the common number stated for best fuel economy, I actually find 9 knots to give me the best economy. It don't matter if it's stock, TMO, or RFB.

07-11-08, 04:50 PM	#4
looney Commodore Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sneek, The Netherlands Posts: 635 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	Is it known what the best speed is for the other subs?