Fuel efficiency

LeafsFan · 10-08-07, 11:57 AM

Gents,

After a return from six months of shore duty, I am in the process of relaoding this game back into my computer. I will be running GWX when I get all of the stuff downloaded.

I remember figuring out that the IX boats ran most efficiently at 7-8 knots. Is that the case for the VII's and the II's??

HB

danlisa · 10-08-07, 12:39 PM

Yep, 7-8 kts is the most efficient for the 7's & 9's. That is until (IIRC) you get the diesel upgrade when the IX's can use 9-10kts for the most efficient setting (the 7's might be also, don't use them much).

antikristuseke · 10-08-07, 12:42 PM

Well if memory serves me correctly 225rpm is the most efficent speed to run the engines at.

papa_smurf · 10-08-07, 01:41 PM

I always stick to 7-8 kts, even on a Type IX. Takes a bit longer to get to a patrol, but I get to go further.

Jimbuna · 10-08-07, 03:25 PM

I use 1/3 third ahead on whichever boat (but mostly the Type IX)

Pittiplatsch · 10-09-07, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeafsFan

I remember figuring out that the IX boats ran most efficiently at 7-8 knots. Is that the case for the VII's and the II's??

Fuel efficiency ---------> Maybe this can help:
This chart I got long time ago from someone in the german SH3-Ubi-forum:

I think it is for "SH3 stock game". I don't know if it is usefull for GWX too.
Maybe someone from the GWX-Team can say, if this chart fits as well with GWX???
This image is just part of the full chart. The full chart contains also the other U-Boot-types.
If someone is interested in the full chart, here it is:

http://files.filefront.com/sh3+reich.../fileinfo.html

Greetz

3Jane · 10-09-07, 04:04 PM

I found 9 knots for a VIIB, and 8 knots for a IXB. Experiment with your own settings and check the 'maximum range at present speed' in the integrated orders.

Sailor Steve · 10-09-07, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by danlisa

That is until (IIRC) you get the diesel upgrade

Upgrade?:rotfl:

danlisa · 10-10-07, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Quote:

Originally Posted by danlisa

That is until (IIRC) you get the diesel upgrade

Upgrade?:rotfl:

Umm, opps!

Ah, what I mean is the High Octane Diesel that became available around that time.

(Did I recover well?)

Diesel Engine Upgrade.

Jimbuna · 10-10-07, 03:54 AM

When I was a youngster we used to put a tiger in our tank

http://www.exxonmobil.co.uk/UK-Engli..._EssoTiger.asp

10-08-07, 11:57 AM	#1
LeafsFan Watch Officer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada Posts: 332 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Fuel efficiency Gents, After a return from six months of shore duty, I am in the process of relaoding this game back into my computer. I will be running GWX when I get all of the stuff downloaded. I remember figuring out that the IX boats ran most efficiently at 7-8 knots. Is that the case for the VII's and the II's?? HB

10-08-07, 12:39 PM	#2
danlisa Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 5,499 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 1	Yep, 7-8 kts is the most efficient for the 7's & 9's. That is until (IIRC) you get the diesel upgrade when the IX's can use 9-10kts for the most efficient setting (the 7's might be also, don't use them much). __________________

10-08-07, 03:25 PM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I use 1/3 third ahead on whichever boat (but mostly the Type IX) __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

10-09-07, 04:04 PM	#7
3Jane Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: York. Northern England. Posts: 1,004 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I found 9 knots for a VIIB, and 8 knots for a IXB. Experiment with your own settings and check the 'maximum range at present speed' in the integrated orders. __________________ Fate opposes me in vitality and morality, forced ever onward, burdened, always in shackles. So this very moment, without tarrying, pluck the quivering strings. Because fate punishes the one who plays, all lament with me. (http://hosted.filefront.com/KatherineRowan) Last edited by 3Jane; 10-10-07 at 03:52 AM.

10-10-07, 03:54 AM	#10
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	When I was a youngster we used to put a tiger in our tank http://www.exxonmobil.co.uk/UK-Engli..._EssoTiger.asp __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

10-08-07, 12:42 PM	#3
antikristuseke Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Estland Posts: 4,330 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Well if memory serves me correctly 225rpm is the most efficent speed to run the engines at.

10-08-07, 01:41 PM	#4
papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	I always stick to 7-8 kts, even on a Type IX. Takes a bit longer to get to a patrol, but I get to go further.