IXB range in GWX

Kemper Boyd · 04-27-10, 09:40 AM

Hello,

In my current campaign with GWX I just had amassed enough renown to change my VIIC for a IXB. However, there's something odd with the ship. When I ask the navigator to calc max range, it's no more than about 8000 kms when doing 6 knots. This in calm waters.

No other mods should be interfering with it, so what can it be, since the VIIC had a much longer max range.

KL-alfman · 04-27-10, 09:47 AM

welcome aboard!

the range of the type IX should be around 40,000km when travelling at ahead 1/3 (=6-8knots depending on wheather conditions)

danlisa · 04-27-10, 09:49 AM

Try the same calculation while doing 8 - 9kts.

You need to find the optimum speed vs range.

Just like driving a car, 15mph with a full tank won't get you very far, neither will 150mph on a full tank BUT doing 70mph will.

Or, consider that if you are using SH3 Commander you may have been sabotaged or developed a malfunction.

Edit - Opps, Manners. Welcome to Subsim.

sharkbit · 04-27-10, 10:37 AM

One of many malfunctions that you may encounter.
Malfunctions will screw up your range occasionally, if you're using SH3Commander. That one seems to occur at inconvienent times-like when you've spent a weeks sailing to a distant patrol area and youget a 50% fuel remaining message. WTH!

It's always a good idea to check things now and then as you're cruising along.

Welcome aboard!

Kemper Boyd · 04-27-10, 10:47 AM

Funny thing, it was probably a malfunction from SH3Commander. The first one I've had during 16 patrols.

04-27-10, 09:40 AM	#1
Kemper Boyd Swabbie Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 5 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	IXB range in GWX Hello, In my current campaign with GWX I just had amassed enough renown to change my VIIC for a IXB. However, there's something odd with the ship. When I ask the navigator to calc max range, it's no more than about 8000 kms when doing 6 knots. This in calm waters. No other mods should be interfering with it, so what can it be, since the VIIC had a much longer max range.

04-27-10, 09:47 AM	#2
KL-alfman Grey Wolf Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Weimar Posts: 930 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	welcome aboard! the range of the type IX should be around 40,000km when travelling at ahead 1/3 (=6-8knots depending on wheather conditions) __________________ Life, Liberty and Property!

04-27-10, 09:49 AM	#3
danlisa Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 5,499 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 1	Try the same calculation while doing 8 - 9kts. You need to find the optimum speed vs range. Just like driving a car, 15mph with a full tank won't get you very far, neither will 150mph on a full tank BUT doing 70mph will. Or, consider that if you are using SH3 Commander you may have been sabotaged or developed a malfunction. Edit - Opps, Manners. Welcome to Subsim. __________________

04-27-10, 10:37 AM	#4
sharkbit The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,529 Downloads: 334 Uploads: 0	One of many malfunctions that you may encounter. Malfunctions will screw up your range occasionally, if you're using SH3Commander. That one seems to occur at inconvienent times-like when you've spent a weeks sailing to a distant patrol area and youget a 50% fuel remaining message. WTH! It's always a good idea to check things now and then as you're cruising along. Welcome aboard! __________________ “Prejudice is blind. There will always be someone who says you aren’t welcome at the table. Stop apologizing for who you are and using all your energy trying to change their minds. Yes, you will lose friends, maybe even family. But you will gain your self-respect. You will know your worth. Once you have that, nothing can stop you.”

04-27-10, 10:47 AM	#5
Kemper Boyd Swabbie Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 5 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Funny thing, it was probably a malfunction from SH3Commander. The first one I've had during 16 patrols.