So what was the historical torpedo load for an IXD2?

Ducimus · 10-17-06, 03:50 PM

I thought about the VIIF before. I remember reading that the main torpedo transport storage area was acutally AFT of the control room. The boat couldn't use them. So technically speaking, the inclusion of that uboat is rather pointless. I've thought about "fudging" it and putting them forward, but it felt kinda cheesy.

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Back on topic, yes i remember reading that prisoner interigation report on uboatarchieve.net. In specific i know the interrigatee said 26 torpedo's. If you d/l and look at the boat plans, you can count the cansiters. Again, i think the answer is BOTH. Orignally 26, but later two canisters were delelted for a snorkel installation, which would put the count to 24 torpedo's. Thats just a theory though.

VonHelsching · 10-17-06, 04:31 PM

I think this might be the same case with the Typ II and how many torpedoes it would carry. Theoretically it was 6, but most war patrols were carried out with 5, since the only place available to put the 6th, it was above the hatch to the battery area, virtually blocking it, IIRC.

Maybe this is a similar case with the IXD/2. It's a big fat sub. If you really needed more torpedos there should ve been space to put them. It just probably wasn't practical for the "average" war patrol, whatever average means.

Actually I like the IXD/2 better than the IXB,C. Feels safer (isn't actually) and has more torps.

Ducimus · 10-17-06, 04:44 PM

In SH3 the IXD2 has one major allure, and that is its fuel capacity. Can cruise ANYWHERE, and not have to be overly concerned with fuel consumption. Maximizing submerge time in order to save fuel sometimes gets really oldwith me, but often i have no choice if i expect to make it back to base. A hit in the fuel tanks in my opinion, is tantamount to death sentence if at 100% realism and/or no nearby milk cow avialable.

My only beef with it, is its a really large target.

(after having been DC'ed and forced to surface, subsquently rammed by attacking DD, )

Jimbuna · 10-18-06, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Ducimus

In SH3 the IXD2 has one major allure, and that is its fuel capacity. Can cruise ANYWHERE, and not have to be overly concerned with fuel consumption. Maximizing submerge time in order to save fuel sometimes gets really oldwith me, but often i have no choice if i expect to make it back to base. A hit in the fuel tanks in my opinion, is tantamount to death sentence if at 100% realism and/or no nearby milk cow avialable.

My only beef with it, is its a really large target.

(after having been DC'ed and forced to surface, subsquently rammed by attacking DD, )

Had you been drinking again Ducimus

The fuel I mean

bookworm_020 · 10-18-06, 05:57 PM

OUCH!! That's got to hurt!

Did you take him down with you???

Ducimus · 10-18-06, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bookworm_020

OUCH!! That's got to hurt!

Did you take him down with you???

Acutally, the other escorts did. He was in their line of fire, and in trying to hit me, they blew him up. His exploding, i think is what destroyed what was left of the boat in that picture. I didnt have but like 5% H.I after the depth charginig, raming, and one or two shell hits.

And no, i didnt drink any fuel oil. Theres two captains on my boat. One's me, the others this fella named Morgan

_Seth_ · 10-18-06, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

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Originally Posted by Ducimus

In SH3 the IXD2 has one major allure, and that is its fuel capacity. Can cruise ANYWHERE, and not have to be overly concerned with fuel consumption. Maximizing submerge time in order to save fuel sometimes gets really oldwith me, but often i have no choice if i expect to make it back to base. A hit in the fuel tanks in my opinion, is tantamount to death sentence if at 100% realism and/or no nearby milk cow avialable.

My only beef with it, is its a really large target.

(after having been DC'ed and forced to surface, subsquently rammed by attacking DD, )

Had you been drinking again Ducimus

The fuel I mean

No, its the torpedo juice...The juice from the torpedoes... And its Seaman Hornsby...OINK OINK!!

10-17-06, 03:50 PM	#1
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	I thought about the VIIF before. I remember reading that the main torpedo transport storage area was acutally AFT of the control room. The boat couldn't use them. So technically speaking, the inclusion of that uboat is rather pointless. I've thought about "fudging" it and putting them forward, but it felt kinda cheesy. edit: Back on topic, yes i remember reading that prisoner interigation report on uboatarchieve.net. In specific i know the interrigatee said 26 torpedo's. If you d/l and look at the boat plans, you can count the cansiters. Again, i think the answer is BOTH. Orignally 26, but later two canisters were delelted for a snorkel installation, which would put the count to 24 torpedo's. Thats just a theory though. Last edited by Ducimus; 10-17-06 at 03:53 PM.

10-17-06, 04:31 PM	#2
VonHelsching Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 1,025 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I think this might be the same case with the Typ II and how many torpedoes it would carry. Theoretically it was 6, but most war patrols were carried out with 5, since the only place available to put the 6th, it was above the hatch to the battery area, virtually blocking it, IIRC. Maybe this is a similar case with the IXD/2. It's a big fat sub. If you really needed more torpedos there should ve been space to put them. It just probably wasn't practical for the "average" war patrol, whatever average means. Actually I like the IXD/2 better than the IXB,C. Feels safer (isn't actually) and has more torps. __________________

10-17-06, 04:44 PM	#3
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	In SH3 the IXD2 has one major allure, and that is its fuel capacity. Can cruise ANYWHERE, and not have to be overly concerned with fuel consumption. Maximizing submerge time in order to save fuel sometimes gets really oldwith me, but often i have no choice if i expect to make it back to base. A hit in the fuel tanks in my opinion, is tantamount to death sentence if at 100% realism and/or no nearby milk cow avialable. My only beef with it, is its a really large target. (after having been DC'ed and forced to surface, subsquently rammed by attacking DD, ) Last edited by Ducimus; 10-17-06 at 04:49 PM.

10-18-06, 05:57 PM	#5
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	OUCH!! That's got to hurt! Did you take him down with you??? __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"