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Originally Posted by pythos
Nice mod, but a problem. The porpoise, Sargo, and Tambor, had three bladed props. The four bladed did not come out until the advent of the Gato class. All boats after had the four bladed model.
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Correct! According to Norman Friedman, author of
US Submarines Through 1945: An Illustrated Design History, three bladed props were the norm until
Gato-class. I find no mention of five-bladed props for the
Balao's. Perhaps this was done after the war?
Cheers!
