Class Differences?

AngronIsAngry · 12-01-08, 12:28 PM

Well, while stating that I am a new guy around here is unnecessary, I just did that. Yey me.

I recently got the opportunity to change from a Tambor to a Gato and took it. The result was, me getting a sub which couldn't cruise as long underwater as the "old rust bucket" I traded for her.
My test at running a S-18 only netted me a couple of casualties due to CO2-Poisoning.
So, I'm guessing the classes differ in more than just in numbers of torpedo-tubes.

It would be nice if anyone could point me to a list of the differences or at least confirm if there are differences in dive times, ranges (surfaced&submerged), turning speeds, submerged-time totals or what ever else has been noticed.

Am Playing Stock 1.4 for now. Lessing the chances of me hitting&sinking things, didn't look favorable.

Soundman · 12-01-08, 01:13 PM

Welcome to the forums ! Once past the S-Class, If my memory serves me, you won't find any major differences with the exception of the Narwal, it has a much increased range. In case I'm wrong, here's a link to a thread where there is more info.
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...marine+classes

snakeyez · 12-01-08, 02:47 PM

The Tambor class was the first with 6 tubes forward instead of 4. The Gato and the Balao built upon the Tambor class and the only real gaming differences is the Gato can dive deeper than the Tambor, and the Balao can dive deeper than the Gato.

The Tambors were the newest boats in service when the Japs bombed Pearl Harbor and the US entered WWII. The Gatos got in service pretty quickly after that.

AngronIsAngry · 12-02-08, 04:42 PM

Thanks.

Nisgeis · 12-02-08, 04:51 PM

Welcome aboard Angron!

AngronIsAngry · 12-04-08, 10:09 AM

Thanks Nisgeis, I just hope to be more comfortable on board soon. In the meantime, I'm going to rename the bulkheads to bangshead.

12-01-08, 12:28 PM	#1
AngronIsAngry Mate Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 53 Downloads: 42 Uploads: 0	Class Differences? Well, while stating that I am a new guy around here is unnecessary, I just did that. Yey me. I recently got the opportunity to change from a Tambor to a Gato and took it. The result was, me getting a sub which couldn't cruise as long underwater as the "old rust bucket" I traded for her. My test at running a S-18 only netted me a couple of casualties due to CO2-Poisoning. So, I'm guessing the classes differ in more than just in numbers of torpedo-tubes. It would be nice if anyone could point me to a list of the differences or at least confirm if there are differences in dive times, ranges (surfaced&submerged), turning speeds, submerged-time totals or what ever else has been noticed. Am Playing Stock 1.4 for now. Lessing the chances of me hitting&sinking things, didn't look favorable. __________________ "No Boom?" "No Boom, today. Maybe Boom tomorrow. Things always go Boom!"

12-01-08, 01:13 PM	#2
Soundman Commodore Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 617 Downloads: 60 Uploads: 0	Welcome to the forums ! Once past the S-Class, If my memory serves me, you won't find any major differences with the exception of the Narwal, it has a much increased range. In case I'm wrong, here's a link to a thread where there is more info. http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...marine+classes Last edited by Soundman; 12-01-08 at 01:14 PM.

12-01-08, 02:47 PM	#3
snakeyez Last Man Down Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 242 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	The Tambor class was the first with 6 tubes forward instead of 4. The Gato and the Balao built upon the Tambor class and the only real gaming differences is the Gato can dive deeper than the Tambor, and the Balao can dive deeper than the Gato. The Tambors were the newest boats in service when the Japs bombed Pearl Harbor and the US entered WWII. The Gatos got in service pretty quickly after that. __________________ SUBMARINEMUSEUMS.ORG - These are the submarines in your neighborhood! Get involved, they need you. Doyle Blalock - the life of my WWII submarine veteran grandfather. Drum228.org - devoted to the Gato-class museum sub USS Drum (SS-228) complete with war patrol reports, historical info, and restoration progress.

12-02-08, 04:42 PM	#4
AngronIsAngry Mate Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 53 Downloads: 42 Uploads: 0	Thanks. __________________ "No Boom?" "No Boom, today. Maybe Boom tomorrow. Things always go Boom!"

12-02-08, 04:51 PM	#5
Nisgeis Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,909 Downloads: 77 Uploads: 11	Welcome aboard Angron! __________________ -------------------------------- This space left intentionally blank.

12-04-08, 10:09 AM	#6
AngronIsAngry Mate Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 53 Downloads: 42 Uploads: 0	Thanks Nisgeis, I just hope to be more comfortable on board soon. In the meantime, I'm going to rename the bulkheads to bangshead. __________________ "No Boom?" "No Boom, today. Maybe Boom tomorrow. Things always go Boom!"