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John Beaman

22nd March 2016 21:22

sub questions?

It has been said that a type VII or type IX U-boat could not reload the stern torpedo tubes very easily. Is this true?

THKS

Rainer

29th March 2016 01:22

Re: sub questions?

Hi John,

The first ten U-boats built of the type VII were fitted with a stern torpedo tube outside of the pressure hull, so they could not be reloaded while submerged. This was no longer the case after the introduction of the type VIIB with a normal stern torpedo tube.

John Beaman

1st April 2016 15:42

Re: sub questions?

Thanks Rainer!

When were these 10 made?

Seems a rather dumb design. I guess they were loaded in port? Did engine and lack of room preclude putting the tubes internally?

THKS

Paul Thompson

5th April 2016 15:15

Re: sub questions?

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Beaman (Post 216528)

When were these 10 made?

THKS

Hello John, see http://www.uboat.net/types/viia.htm . 1935 to 1937.

Regards,

Paul

John Beaman

5th April 2016 16:23

Re: sub questions?

Thanks Paul!

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