Hull difference....german, american

Bulkhead · 01-26-08, 03:42 PM

What is the basic hull difference between german and american subs?
example: When struck by a depthcharge, does the german subs stand a better chance to pull through if the DC detonate at the same distanse of the hull?
Does the size of the sub mean any in this matter?
By my knowledge the german subs whas stronger built...or am i wrong...?

manucapo · 01-26-08, 03:54 PM

according to a book ive read

Wolfpack, the story of the U-boat in world was 2

it claims that
a depth charge would cause serious damage if it exploded within 30-50m from the sub
ofcourse talking about german uboats

i know it's not much information and its very generic
but who knows may be usefull to compare if somone knows a general distance for the fleet boats

-Pv- · 01-26-08, 04:10 PM

I think it depends on the sub model. I might be wrong, but my understanding is all the US fleet boats were welded and only the newest German boats were welded, otherwise mosty rivets. Internal seal quality and maintenance is also a big factor. The deeper you are when you take the hit places more stress on the hull. All in all, I wonder if it matters? You learn what the game will take in SH3 and 4 and work with it.
-Pv-

Torplexed · 01-26-08, 06:29 PM

A lot might depend on the quality of steel used. Krupp had a pretty darn good reputation. But, then American manufacturers had access to plenty of natural resources and didn't have factories getting bombed from the air.

The Fishlord · 01-26-08, 08:55 PM

So far, it's generally accepted that while US boats were bigger (and therefore tougher to maintain), they were more well built.

Early-mid war U-boats can almost give you the impression they were patched together from spare sheets of metal; US fleet boats are a single whole. Some boats like Albacore (though being older) still withstood multiple bullseye's in situations that German boats couldn't handle.

ReallyDedPoet · 01-26-08, 09:18 PM

Nice thread on the Pacific Theatre:http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=128185

RDP

01-26-08, 03:42 PM	#1
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01-26-08, 06:29 PM	#4
Torplexed Let's Sink Sumptin' ! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,823 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	A lot might depend on the quality of steel used. Krupp had a pretty darn good reputation. But, then American manufacturers had access to plenty of natural resources and didn't have factories getting bombed from the air. __________________ --Mobilis in Mobili--

01-26-08, 09:18 PM	#6
ReallyDedPoet Canadian Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada. The one and only, East Coast Posts: 10,886 Downloads: 946 Uploads: 5	Nice thread on the Pacific Theatre:http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=128185 RDP __________________ Back in the Day

01-26-08, 03:54 PM	#2
manucapo Gunner Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 100 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	according to a book ive read Wolfpack, the story of the U-boat in world was 2 it claims that a depth charge would cause serious damage if it exploded within 30-50m from the sub ofcourse talking about german uboats i know it's not much information and its very generic but who knows may be usefull to compare if somone knows a general distance for the fleet boats

01-26-08, 04:10 PM	#3
-Pv- The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,434 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I think it depends on the sub model. I might be wrong, but my understanding is all the US fleet boats were welded and only the newest German boats were welded, otherwise mosty rivets. Internal seal quality and maintenance is also a big factor. The deeper you are when you take the hit places more stress on the hull. All in all, I wonder if it matters? You learn what the game will take in SH3 and 4 and work with it. -Pv-

01-26-08, 08:55 PM	#5
The Fishlord Planesman Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 185 Downloads: 119 Uploads: 0	So far, it's generally accepted that while US boats were bigger (and therefore tougher to maintain), they were more well built. Early-mid war U-boats can almost give you the impression they were patched together from spare sheets of metal; US fleet boats are a single whole. Some boats like Albacore (though being older) still withstood multiple bullseye's in situations that German boats couldn't handle.