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Re: VIIC vs BALAO fleet boat...
Posted by: ThomasHorton ()
Date: October 12, 2010 03:43PM

Let me ask you a question. Which is a superior vehicle a sports car or a dump truck?

Superiority can only be evaluated across similiar missions and operating environments.

A Type VII would perform poorly in the American pacific theater. Likewise a Fleet Submarine would not fare well in Biscay Bay or anyother place where there was good air cover.

Like wise the Type VIIc came out in 1940 and the Balao in 1943. That's a three year difference during war when technology develops quickly.

I honestly don't think there can be a fair comparison between these two great submarines. Each was a product of their mission and operating environment. Each, being taken out of that mission and environment will not work well.


Of course the Fleet subs DID have that icecream maker..... :)

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VIIC vs BALAO fleet boat... P_Woodworth 10/04/2010 11:58PM
Re: VIIC vs BALAO fleet boat... ThomasHorton 10/12/2010 03:43PM


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