New to Type IX - Fuel Question

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.

TarJak · 07-22-07, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by dmlavan

Jimbuna,
Interesting - sounds like some pretty close coordination would be required... leading to radio transmissions... leading to Allied intercepts.

That's why almost all the Milch Cows were destroyed by the Allies during 1943 and the building programme for them was scrapped.

Jimbuna · 07-23-07, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by dmlavan

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.

Radio transmissions were only ever permitted in extreme emercencies because the location co-ordinates were pre-determined at the beginning of the patrol.

SmokinTep · 07-23-07, 08:09 AM

In a IXB, at 8 knots, you can get a little over 20,000km from a full tank, little less if you are in rough weather.

Mush Martin · 07-23-07, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by dmlavan

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.

You would be truly astounded to learn what the admiralty knew and
was able to do with it.
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PeKe · 07-23-07, 10:18 AM

Maybe a bit ot, but I experienced some odd behaviour from my IXB, when I was sailing out from Lorient. Just outside Gibraltar I got a shock, realizing I used up more then 50% of the fuel, even though only doing 10 knots

. I manged to get to one of the supply boats. After refueling in spain, the problem still occured, so I got back to base fo repairs. One more try, same problem. Then I realiezed that I had activated the Sabotage function in SH3 Commander...

A question for you, more experineced "old dogs". Is it possible to repair that, or do I need to eighter turn of the funticon, (as I did, by the way) or change boat?

...and that ends my first post in this forum.....

antikristuseke · 07-23-07, 10:23 AM

Run on 7-8 knots and youll get much further than on 10 knots. Because at about 225 rpm the diesels are at their most efficent

danlisa · 07-23-07, 10:34 AM

I'll expand on what has already been said.

Without the Engine upgrade - Set 7-8 Kts.
With the Engine upgrade - Set 9-10 kts.

It makes a difference.

However, you can always check with your Nav Officer.

07-23-07, 10:18 AM	#6
PeKe Watch Join Date: May 2005 Location: Stockholm / Sweden Posts: 15 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Maybe a bit ot, but I experienced some odd behaviour from my IXB, when I was sailing out from Lorient. Just outside Gibraltar I got a shock, realizing I used up more then 50% of the fuel, even though only doing 10 knots . I manged to get to one of the supply boats. After refueling in spain, the problem still occured, so I got back to base fo repairs. One more try, same problem. Then I realiezed that I had activated the Sabotage function in SH3 Commander... A question for you, more experineced "old dogs". Is it possible to repair that, or do I need to eighter turn of the funticon, (as I did, by the way) or change boat? ...and that ends my first post in this forum..... __________________ PeKe, not just an ordinary man!

07-23-07, 10:34 AM	#8
danlisa Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 5,499 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 1	I'll expand on what has already been said. Without the Engine upgrade - Set 7-8 Kts. With the Engine upgrade - Set 9-10 kts. It makes a difference. However, you can always check with your Nav Officer. __________________

07-22-07, 09:34 PM	#1
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.

07-23-07, 08:09 AM	#4
SmokinTep Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Suffolk, Virginia Posts: 1,027 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	In a IXB, at 8 knots, you can get a little over 20,000km from a full tank, little less if you are in rough weather.

07-23-07, 10:23 AM	#7
antikristuseke Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Estland Posts: 4,330 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Run on 7-8 knots and youll get much further than on 10 knots. Because at about 225 rpm the diesels are at their most efficent