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Old 10-01-2010, 09:01 PM   #34
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Default Re: Seaplanes & Submarines

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Originally Posted by copeab View Post
Most ocean going subs of this era (as compared to coastal subs) had a safe diving depth of around 100m or yards, which should be sufficient. Even coastal subs could usually make 75m.
Thing is, Diesel-Electrics can't stay driving that long on batteries. 8-12 hours propulsion, IIRC. A couple days at loiter. And typical submerged speeds of 5-10kts. (roughly 7-14kph)... I was talking snorkel sizes to avoid weather while on diesel.
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