Whats the point in the XVIII? - Page 3

Gangrene · 03-08-12, 04:14 PM

and the no aft tubes thing... turn on "Super SPEED", you can run circles around escorts just reorient yourself for a front shot. This thing is a beast!

On the other hand you have a big advantage... You have the advantage of a 6 shot spread on the front, great for that big warship... worry less about a dud or miss and you're likely to stop it in its tracks.

bowfin · 06-11-12, 07:19 AM

I am surprised nobody has mentioned the range of the Walter at slower speeds.
I just tested and got submerged range of
4500km @ 5knots!
2500km @ 8knots!!

The limiting factor becomes the CO2 build up with no snorkel.

I think the type XVIII is a fascinating prototype that never was and an important step in the development of the type XXI.
It's just preposterous to have them in the pacific in 44.
I would probably play a career if it was 45 in the north sea.

Carthaginian · 06-16-12, 11:51 PM

I'm so wrapped up in the American campaign, I haven't even taken the XVIII out for a spin yet.

This makes me very interested in doing so.

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03-08-12, 04:14 PM	#31
Gangrene Bosun Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sandusky, Ohio Posts: 67 Downloads: 50 Uploads: 0	and the no aft tubes thing... turn on "Super SPEED", you can run circles around escorts just reorient yourself for a front shot. This thing is a beast! On the other hand you have a big advantage... You have the advantage of a 6 shot spread on the front, great for that big warship... worry less about a dud or miss and you're likely to stop it in its tracks.

06-11-12, 07:19 AM	#32
bowfin Seaman Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 32 Downloads: 95 Uploads: 0	I am surprised nobody has mentioned the range of the Walter at slower speeds. I just tested and got submerged range of 4500km @ 5knots! 2500km @ 8knots!! The limiting factor becomes the CO2 build up with no snorkel. I think the type XVIII is a fascinating prototype that never was and an important step in the development of the type XXI. It's just preposterous to have them in the pacific in 44. I would probably play a career if it was 45 in the north sea.

06-16-12, 11:51 PM	#33
Carthaginian Loader Join Date: May 2012 Location: Daphne, Alabama, C.S.A. Posts: 83 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	I'm so wrapped up in the American campaign, I haven't even taken the XVIII out for a spin yet. This makes me very interested in doing so.