Type IX cut down hull question.

U505995 · 02-17-24, 05:30 PM

I recently ordered the big revell IXC/40 and it has that odd cut away outer hull on the bow the Germans did late in the war. Does anyone know the name for that? I could also post pictures once I get the kit.

Aktungbby · 02-17-24, 11:14 PM

U505995!

...it was called the Schnelltauchback or fast diving back. It was also found on XID's. https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho...d.php?t=148005

U-190 after capture in Bull Bay Newfoundland:

& U-889

https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho...d.php?t=220202

Quote:

Originally Posted by Torplex

The purpose of the cutaway deck shape was to make the U-Boat submerge faster by about ten to fifteen seconds. Which, with the skies full of aircraft made a critical difference. Presumably by using the weight of the water in the cutaway area to pivot the bows at a steeper angle.

As always, kudos to Torplex who also created my sig's illustration!

Bear in mind: All that expensive Deutschmarked engineering to gain the amount of time it takes me to blink 10 times??!

02-17-24, 05:30 PM	#1
U505995 Planesman Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wisconsin, the best state in the union. Posts: 191 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Type IX cut down hull question. I recently ordered the big revell IXC/40 and it has that odd cut away outer hull on the bow the Germans did late in the war. Does anyone know the name for that? I could also post pictures once I get the kit.