New to Type IX - Fuel Question

melnibonian · 07-21-07, 04:57 AM

If I remeber correctly in SH3 8 knots is the optimal speed for IXs. In reality IX boats used to spend a couple of weeks patroling before heading home. If the weather is good (i.e. you travel at 8 knots) and you don't need bursts of speed or to recharge batteries you can make it back with fuel. If you encounter loads of targets and you have to avoid DDs then there is a chance you will need to stop by one of the U-Tankers.

Brag · 07-21-07, 06:14 AM

7-8 knots should get you there and back. In bad weather your speed will be reduced to about 6 kts.

I once found myself short of fuel and did a good part of the trip back submerged to stretch the fuel. I made it with the bunkers showing empty.

dmlavan · 07-21-07, 10:47 AM

Thanks. By alternating between batteries and diesel, I had just enough to pull into Ferrol and get some fuel from the supply ship (Max Albrecht?). I was well past empty... guess the U-boat's fuel gage is like that on a car - "E" doesn't quite mean Empty just yet, but is there for people not smart enough to refuel before they get to "E"!

S Rafty · 07-22-07, 04:41 AM

Are there refuel boats on SH3 Vanilla?

I could of done with one, couldnt find sweet FA.

melnibonian · 07-22-07, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by S Rafty

Are there refuel boats on SH3 Vanilla?

No the U-Tankers exist in the Supermods (GW, NYGM, and GWX) and as a separate mod. In the original SH3 you cannot refuel at sea

Jimbuna · 07-22-07, 11:44 AM

In RL the IX would usually refuel from a milch cow or supply ship outward bound then refuel a type VII to enable that vessel to return home (Operation Drumbeat) scenario.

dmlavan · 07-22-07, 09:34 PM

Jimbuna,
Interesting - sounds like some pretty close coordination would be required... leading to radio transmissions... leading to Allied intercepts. However, I think I'll hit a milch cow either enroute or on the return trip to have more fuel to give me flexibility.

07-21-07, 04:57 AM	#1
melnibonian Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Reading UK Posts: 3,473 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	If I remeber correctly in SH3 8 knots is the optimal speed for IXs. In reality IX boats used to spend a couple of weeks patroling before heading home. If the weather is good (i.e. you travel at 8 knots) and you don't need bursts of speed or to recharge batteries you can make it back with fuel. If you encounter loads of targets and you have to avoid DDs then there is a chance you will need to stop by one of the U-Tankers. __________________ http://www.thegreywolves.com/ http://wolvesatwar.com/ Download GWX and other goodies: http://hosted.filefront.com/melnibonian

07-21-07, 06:14 AM	#2
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	7-8 knots should get you there and back. In bad weather your speed will be reduced to about 6 kts. I once found myself short of fuel and did a good part of the trip back submerged to stretch the fuel. I made it with the bunkers showing empty. __________________ 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/

07-22-07, 04:41 AM	#4
S Rafty Machinist's Mate Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 121 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Are there refuel boats on SH3 Vanilla? I could of done with one, couldnt find sweet FA. __________________ 169th Recce Troop "Only In Death Does Duty End"

07-22-07, 11:44 AM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,539 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	In RL the IX would usually refuel from a milch cow or supply ship outward bound then refuel a type VII to enable that vessel to return home (Operation Drumbeat) scenario. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

07-21-07, 10:47 AM	#3
dmlavan Weps Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 351 Downloads: 69 Uploads: 0	Thanks. By alternating between batteries and diesel, I had just enough to pull into Ferrol and get some fuel from the supply ship (Max Albrecht?). I was well past empty... guess the U-boat's fuel gage is like that on a car - "E" doesn't quite mean Empty just yet, but is there for people not smart enough to refuel before they get to "E"!

07-22-07, 09:34 PM	#7
dmlavan Weps Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 351 Downloads: 69 Uploads: 0	Jimbuna, Interesting - sounds like some pretty close coordination would be required... leading to radio transmissions... leading to Allied intercepts. However, I think I'll hit a milch cow either enroute or on the return trip to have more fuel to give me flexibility.