Everyone talks about the Gato class, but what about the Balao class?

[hyperion2206]

Originally Posted by Barkhorn1x

The Gato was the first "modern" "Fleet" boat in US Navy inventory and was built in large numbers (73 units) - making it's impact on the war effort greater than any other class. The first Gato - which was THE Gato - made its first war patrol in April '42.

Now, if you wait for a Balao you will have to start patrolling in July of '43 as that was the date of Balao's first patrol.

Note = there could have been some ships of each class that were actually commissioned and wen on partrol before the class name boats - but you get the general idea.

Because I don't want to wait until the fleet subs are available I will start with the older (crappier) subs like the S-class or Salmon class.