POLL: U-Boat Classes of WWI

iambecomelife · 08-23-09, 09:29 AM

U-9 Class

Mittel-U

Large "U-Cruiser"

UB Coastal Attack Class

Another research poll for future modding efforts. Some things to keep in mind:

-UB coastal attack boats often had just two torpedoes, and many lacked a deck gun.

-Many early U-Boats had about the same torpedo loadout of the Type II (6 torpedoes) but one less tube (2 TT).

-In any mod, large U-Boats like U-135 will be very difficult to obtain and will only become available late in the war.

-Most attacks were done on the surface with guns or explosive charges to save torpedoes.

ivank · 08-23-09, 12:06 PM

I like the U-9 and the cruisers.

And if this mod comes out, maybe before TSWSM V3: elite warships, maybe we can do a World War I mod instead?!

Rockin Robbins · 08-23-09, 12:54 PM

Yikes, let's have it all. The only thing better than options is more of them. This is fascinating. I'd love to see something come of this.

Sledgehammer427 · 08-23-09, 05:12 PM

U-cruisers...I'm on the Narwhal work team, should this be a surprise?

keltos01 · 08-24-09, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Sledgehammer427

U-cruisers...I'm on the Narwhal work team, should this be a surprise?

so I see !

Carotio · 08-24-09, 03:18 PM

I voted all (except others...), seriously, I want it all.

Well, best of luck with the research and work

Raptor1 · 08-24-09, 03:35 PM

http://www.dreadnoughtproject.org/pl..._50_100dpi.jpg

This one!

ivank · 08-24-09, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Raptor1

http://www.dreadnoughtproject.org/pl..._50_100dpi.jpg

This one!

I second that!

Task Force · 08-24-09, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ivank

I second that!

I third that!!!

GerritJ9 · 08-26-09, 02:45 AM

What about UC-types i.e. submarine minelayers?
If RN subs are to be included, I vote for the "R" class!

Sledgehammer427 · 08-26-09, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Raptor1

http://www.dreadnoughtproject.org/pl..._50_100dpi.jpg

This one!

sweet mother mary, lookit that thing!

it musta taken an hour to dive
scary thought though, seems pretty well capable of taking down pretty much anything from a destroyer down

Raptor1 · 08-26-09, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Sledgehammer427

sweet mother mary, lookit that thing!

it musta taken an hour to dive
scary thought though, seems pretty well capable of taking down pretty much anything from a destroyer down

With 4x 6" guns and 10 torpedo tubes, that thing easily outgunned even a light cruiser of the time. It was also armoured, so it could take more of a beating than a normal submarine.

The Projekt 50 Tauchschiff (Dive Ship, nice upscaling from Under-Sea Boat) was pretty much the ultimate U-Cruiser.

Sledgehammer427 · 08-26-09, 12:59 PM

the thing that got me was looking at the funnel. How in gods name did they close that thing?

Raptor1 · 08-26-09, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Sledgehammer427

the thing that got me was looking at the funnel. How in gods name did they close that thing?

Not sure, the British had a similar setup with their also-steam powered K class submarines though.

GerritJ9 · 08-26-09, 03:27 PM

They didn't close the funnel........... the four boilers were placed outside the pressure hull in free-flooding compartments. The Kaiserliche Marine discovered by accident that, contrary to popular belief, a boiler would NOT explode when suddenly submerged in cold seawater- a picket boat sank while under steam and when salvaged the boiler was still in working order! The mind boggles at the effect of exposing the boilers to salt water every time the sub submerged though- corrosion would have been a HUGE problem..... not to mention the very real likelihood of boiler water contamination with sea water and all the problems that would cause for the Chief Engineer and his subordinates. Wouldn't surprise me one bit if the boilers would have needed replacing at every overhaul between missions.

View Poll Results: What U-Boat classes would you like in a WWI mod?
Early U-Boats (U-9, U-1, etc.)	19	48.72%
Mittel-U/Medium Subs (U-87, etc.)	17	43.59%
Large Cruiser Submarines	27	69.23%
Small Coastal UB/UC-Types	8	20.51%
Commercial Submarines	5	12.82%
Other (Please Describe)	3	7.69%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 39. You may not vote on this poll

08-23-09, 09:29 AM	#1
iambecomelife Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4,706 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 0	POLL: U-Boat Classes of WWI U-9 Class Mittel-U Large "U-Cruiser" UB Coastal Attack Class Another research poll for future modding efforts. Some things to keep in mind: -UB coastal attack boats often had just two torpedoes, and many lacked a deck gun. -Many early U-Boats had about the same torpedo loadout of the Type II (6 torpedoes) but one less tube (2 TT). -In any mod, large U-Boats like U-135 will be very difficult to obtain and will only become available late in the war. -Most attacks were done on the surface with guns or explosive charges to save torpedoes. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/WolvesoftheKaiser/

08-23-09, 12:06 PM	#2
ivank The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Huntington, Long Island, New York Posts: 1,426 Downloads: 284 Uploads: 0	I like the U-9 and the cruisers. And if this mod comes out, maybe before TSWSM V3: elite warships, maybe we can do a World War I mod instead?! __________________ Head of The Surface Warfare Super-Mod Team Leutnant z. S. David U. Ziegler U-105 IXB On Patrol 1

08-23-09, 12:54 PM	#3
Rockin Robbins Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DeLand, FL Posts: 8,900 Downloads: 135 Uploads: 52	Yikes, let's have it all. The only thing better than options is more of them. This is fascinating. I'd love to see something come of this. __________________ Sub Skipper's Bag of Tricks, Slightly Subnuclear Mk 14 & Cutie, Slightly Subnuclear Deck Gun, EZPlot 2.0, TMOPlot, TMOKeys, SH4CMS

08-23-09, 05:12 PM	#4
Sledgehammer427 PacWagon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Drinking coffee and staring at trees in Massachusetts Posts: 2,908 Downloads: 287 Uploads: 0	U-cruisers...I'm on the Narwhal work team, should this be a surprise? __________________ Cold Waters Voice Crew - Fire Control Officer Cmdr O. Myers - C/O USS Nautilus (SS-168) 114,000 tons sunk - 4 Spec Ops completed V-boat Nutcase - Need supplies? Japanese garrison on a small island in the way? Just give us a call! D4C!

08-24-09, 03:18 PM	#6
Carotio Mr. Bad Wolf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Aabenraa, Denmark Posts: 1,488 Downloads: 47 Uploads: 0	I voted all (except others...), seriously, I want it all. Well, best of luck with the research and work __________________ Download my mods from SHMF Follow my photography here taler dansk, speak English, spreche Deutsch, parle français, forstår svenska/norsk, comprendo castellano

08-24-09, 03:35 PM	#7
Raptor1 Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stavka Posts: 8,211 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	http://www.dreadnoughtproject.org/pl..._50_100dpi.jpg This one! __________________ Current Eastern Front status: Probable Victory

08-26-09, 02:45 AM	#10
GerritJ9 Sonar Guy Join Date: May 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 389 Downloads: 47 Uploads: 6	What about UC-types i.e. submarine minelayers? If RN subs are to be included, I vote for the "R" class! __________________ Quamvis Patiens Acris My SH3/SH4 mods: http://www.gamefront.com/files/user/GerritJ9

08-26-09, 12:59 PM	#13
Sledgehammer427 PacWagon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Drinking coffee and staring at trees in Massachusetts Posts: 2,908 Downloads: 287 Uploads: 0	the thing that got me was looking at the funnel. How in gods name did they close that thing? __________________ Cold Waters Voice Crew - Fire Control Officer Cmdr O. Myers - C/O USS Nautilus (SS-168) 114,000 tons sunk - 4 Spec Ops completed V-boat Nutcase - Need supplies? Japanese garrison on a small island in the way? Just give us a call! D4C!

08-26-09, 03:27 PM	#15
GerritJ9 Sonar Guy Join Date: May 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 389 Downloads: 47 Uploads: 6	They didn't close the funnel........... the four boilers were placed outside the pressure hull in free-flooding compartments. The Kaiserliche Marine discovered by accident that, contrary to popular belief, a boiler would NOT explode when suddenly submerged in cold seawater- a picket boat sank while under steam and when salvaged the boiler was still in working order! The mind boggles at the effect of exposing the boilers to salt water every time the sub submerged though- corrosion would have been a HUGE problem..... not to mention the very real likelihood of boiler water contamination with sea water and all the problems that would cause for the Chief Engineer and his subordinates. Wouldn't surprise me one bit if the boilers would have needed replacing at every overhaul between missions. __________________ Quamvis Patiens Acris My SH3/SH4 mods: http://www.gamefront.com/files/user/GerritJ9