War with America

Platapus · 05-23-08, 05:36 AM

Could always take the small realism hit and select unlimited fuel if you really want to do a few missions in the gulf and then get back to the east missions.

Even with TC it can be a long trip to the states and back

ddiplock · 05-23-08, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

Could always take the small realism hit and select unlimited fuel if you really want to do a few missions in the gulf and then get back to the east missions.

Even with TC it can be a long trip to the states and back

Well, I don't mind that. The longest patrol to date infact was the patrol I completed down near Freetown. A 44 day patrol it was. But, I've always wanted to see the Statue of Liberty from the view of my Periscope.

And if I get lucky, maybe we'll sink a battleship while we're sightseeing

ddiplock · 05-23-08, 07:59 AM

Can I just ask, for the Kaleuns who make the long trip to the coast of the US, what speed do you guys normally sail at? I'm closing in on the US coast, and in a IXC boat, and i've used up nearly half of my fuel. I've been sailing at ahead 1/3, cruising at 11 knots and diving regularly to run the batteries rather than my diesels.

but, i'm wondering if i'll even be able to make it home now when my mission off the coast is complete.

Does anyone go for a fuel stop in the Canary Islands before they head to the US coast?

cheers guys

irish1958 · 05-23-08, 08:14 AM

Does anyone go for a fuel stop in the Canary Islands before they head to the US coast?
Yes, but it depends upon the type of boat I have.

VonDos · 05-23-08, 08:24 AM

IX sunk more!

predavolk · 05-23-08, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddiplock

Can I just ask, for the Kaleuns who make the long trip to the coast of the US, what speed do you guys normally sail at? I'm closing in on the US coast, and in a IXC boat, and i've used up nearly half of my fuel. I've been sailing at ahead 1/3, cruising at 11 knots and diving regularly to run the batteries rather than my diesels.

but, i'm wondering if i'll even be able to make it home now when my mission off the coast is complete.

Does anyone go for a fuel stop in the Canary Islands before they head to the US coast?

cheers guys

Drop to 9, 8, 7or 7 knots (I usually choose 9) and you'll see a big jump in your range vs. ahead 1/3 (11 knots).

Bosje · 05-23-08, 10:05 AM

eh? i made it to New York from st nazaire at 2/3 speed (12 kts) in a VIIC
made it back to U-some-or-other supply sub off the coast and then hopped back home from convoy to convoy

an interesting 2,5 months

Jimbuna · 05-23-08, 01:44 PM

That is precisely how it was done on occasion in RL

Brag · 05-23-08, 02:37 PM

I've made 2 trips to Caribbean and one to USA coast doing 7 knots . Returned with slightly less than 20% fuel remaining in the bunkers.

05-23-08, 05:36 AM	#1
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,386 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Could always take the small realism hit and select unlimited fuel if you really want to do a few missions in the gulf and then get back to the east missions. Even with TC it can be a long trip to the states and back __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

05-23-08, 08:14 AM	#4
irish1958 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Carmel, Indiana Posts: 3,250 Downloads: 320 Uploads: 11	Does anyone go for a fuel stop in the Canary Islands before they head to the US coast? Yes, but it depends upon the type of boat I have. __________________ Irish1958

05-23-08, 08:24 AM	#5
VonDos Admiral Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Italy Posts: 2,361 Downloads: 78 Uploads: 61	IX sunk more! __________________ Those, others and WIP ships are avaiable in my SHIPYARD here: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=136508

05-23-08, 10:05 AM	#7
Bosje Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 732 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 0	eh? i made it to New York from st nazaire at 2/3 speed (12 kts) in a VIIC made it back to U-some-or-other supply sub off the coast and then hopped back home from convoy to convoy an interesting 2,5 months __________________ And when an 800-ton Uboat has you by the tits... you listen!

05-23-08, 01:44 PM	#8
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,770 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	That is precisely how it was done on occasion in RL __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

05-23-08, 07:59 AM	#3
ddiplock Samurai Navy Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 552 Downloads: 31 Uploads: 0	Can I just ask, for the Kaleuns who make the long trip to the coast of the US, what speed do you guys normally sail at? I'm closing in on the US coast, and in a IXC boat, and i've used up nearly half of my fuel. I've been sailing at ahead 1/3, cruising at 11 knots and diving regularly to run the batteries rather than my diesels. but, i'm wondering if i'll even be able to make it home now when my mission off the coast is complete. Does anyone go for a fuel stop in the Canary Islands before they head to the US coast? cheers guys

05-23-08, 02:37 PM	#9
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	I've made 2 trips to Caribbean and one to USA coast doing 7 knots . Returned with slightly less than 20% fuel remaining in the bunkers. __________________ Espionage, adventure, suspense, are just a click away Click here to look inside Brag's book: Amazon.com: Kingmaker: Alexey Braguine: Books Order Kingmaker here: http://www.subsim.com/store.html For Tactics visit:http://www.freewebs.com/kielman/

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