Fuel: Discuss these two choices

Ducimus · 08-13-07, 07:36 PM

Which would you prefer and why?

Realistic:
12,000 NM @ 10 kts ( loosely translates into "ahead 2/3rds")

Arguably, not realistic:
12,000 NM @ 12 kts. (loosley translates into "Ahead standard")

Misfit138 · 08-13-07, 07:46 PM

I'm a realism junkie so...

Realistic:12,000 NM @ 10 kts ( loosely translates into "ahead 2/3rds")

Just wished that with this option there would be also an option to call a tug boat if on friendly territory

orangenee · 08-13-07, 08:25 PM

Not really realistic for me, if they modelled the world correctly then I'd probably go for realistic but they didn't.

theluckyone17 · 08-13-07, 08:40 PM

I'm for realism, myself... 'course, I'm with the guys above, wishing that wind/current would have an effect, along with the ability to call in for a tender or some other assistance.

There's been a few times when I'm heading back to port. I've got fuel to get there, plus a nice reserve if I need to dive or replot a few times. I'm sweating, though, since I can't remember exactly when my base is overrun by Jap's, and I'm going to have to divert to a different, more distant base... that I don't have enough diesel to reach.

But if I can't get all that, then I still want realism... 'cause it's my fault if I didn't leave enough reserve in. No matter how big that reserve needed to be

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Snuffy · 08-13-07, 08:50 PM

Real works for me ...

Ducimus · 08-14-07, 01:23 AM

Ok, i had an idea, and the idea is obviously bad, and i agree its bad. Thats ok, just something else i DON'T need to do :P

Sailor Steve · 08-14-07, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by orangenee

Not really realistic for me, if they modelled the world correctly then I'd probably go for realistic but they didn't.

An excellent point. I voted for absolute realism, but you're right - their world isn't round.

AVGWarhawk · 08-14-07, 10:57 AM

This is were I'm lost on the realism concerning fuel. From what I understand the 12000 nm was running at ahead standard or around 14-15 kts. We are stop gapped to 10.8 kts to make the patrol area and make it home. Can the fuel consumption be modded so we can run at 14-15 kts but still have the fuel reduced at the same rate as if we were running at 10.8 kts?

Ducimus · 08-14-07, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

Can the fuel consumption be modded so we can run at 14-15 kts but still have the fuel reduced at the same rate as if we were running at 10.8 kts?

Offhand, i don't think it can. Fuel or battery consumption seems to be a result of RPM"s. The more RPMs, the faster the energy loss. The only thing i can think of, is to maybe change the engines power. Im not sure, but i think engine power might be relating to how much energy it draws in order to run. Reduce the engine power, maybe you'll reduce the fuel needed to run it. Sounds funky, but remember theres still a "top speed" variable to play with. In theory if you lower its power, and increase its top speed you've made it more efficient.

JSF · 08-14-07, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

This is were I'm lost on the realism concerning fuel. From what I understand the 12000 nm was running at ahead standard or around 14-15 kts. We are stop gapped to 10.8 kts to make the patrol area and make it home. Can the fuel consumption be modded so we can run at 14-15 kts but still have the fuel reduced at the same rate as if we were running at 10.8 kts?

Excellent point! Everything I have ever read concerning cross Pacific transits to patrol areas agrees with this speed factor.

chopped50ford · 08-14-07, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Misfit138

I'm a realism junkie so...

Realistic:12,000 NM @ 10 kts ( loosely translates into "ahead 2/3rds")

Just wished that with this option there would be also an option to call a tug boat if on friendly territory

Im for these idea's.

Is a Tugboat possible?

View Poll Results: Which would you prefer for fuel?
Textbook Realism: 12,000 NM @ 10 kts (Loosely translates into ahead 2/3rds)	75	77.32%
Not so textbook: 12,000 NM @ 12 kts (Loosely translates into ahead standard)	22	22.68%
Voters: 97. You may not vote on this poll

08-13-07, 07:36 PM	#1
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	Fuel: Discuss these two choices Which would you prefer and why? Realistic: 12,000 NM @ 10 kts ( loosely translates into "ahead 2/3rds") Arguably, not realistic: 12,000 NM @ 12 kts. (loosley translates into "Ahead standard")

08-13-07, 08:25 PM	#3
orangenee Engineer Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 211 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Not really realistic for me, if they modelled the world correctly then I'd probably go for realistic but they didn't. __________________ Remember people, murder kills!!

08-13-07, 08:50 PM	#5
Snuffy XO Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 420 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Real works for me ... __________________ ----------------- Snuffy!

08-14-07, 10:57 AM	#8
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,266 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	This is were I'm lost on the realism concerning fuel. From what I understand the 12000 nm was running at ahead standard or around 14-15 kts. We are stop gapped to 10.8 kts to make the patrol area and make it home. Can the fuel consumption be modded so we can run at 14-15 kts but still have the fuel reduced at the same rate as if we were running at 10.8 kts? __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

08-13-07, 07:46 PM	#2
Misfit138 Lieutenant Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 267 Downloads: 80 Uploads: 0	I'm a realism junkie so... Realistic:12,000 NM @ 10 kts ( loosely translates into "ahead 2/3rds") Just wished that with this option there would be also an option to call a tug boat if on friendly territory

08-13-07, 08:40 PM	#4
theluckyone17 Captain Join Date: May 2006 Location: Niskayuna, NY Posts: 482 Downloads: 103 Uploads: 0	I'm for realism, myself... 'course, I'm with the guys above, wishing that wind/current would have an effect, along with the ability to call in for a tender or some other assistance. There's been a few times when I'm heading back to port. I've got fuel to get there, plus a nice reserve if I need to dive or replot a few times. I'm sweating, though, since I can't remember exactly when my base is overrun by Jap's, and I'm going to have to divert to a different, more distant base... that I don't have enough diesel to reach. But if I can't get all that, then I still want realism... 'cause it's my fault if I didn't leave enough reserve in. No matter how big that reserve needed to be .

08-14-07, 01:23 AM	#6
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	Ok, i had an idea, and the idea is obviously bad, and i agree its bad. Thats ok, just something else i DON'T need to do :P