SS-285 Balao (m)
Modeled by the Norseman
Ship Name: USS BalaoShip Type: Balao class fleet submarine
Nationality: United States
Timeline: World War II
Control: Good (9)
Speed: Poor (23.3 MPH Surfaced) / Feeble (10.1 MPH Submerged)
Body: Remarkable (26)
Protection: Good (13)
Primary Weaponry: 10 torpedo tubes (6 bow and 4 stern) firing 21" torpedoes doing RM damage each and a range of up to 4 miles, but is usually fired at below 1000 yards. (The underwater explosions can penetrate up to +1cs armor)
Secondary Weaponry:
- Medium Artillery: 1 round per turn, 8.25 mile range, Surface and AA munitions, 45 points of damage. (24 torpedoes)
- Light Artillery: (Bofors) Up to 16 rounds per turn, 6.25 mile range, AA and surface munitions, 40 points of damage.
- Heavy Machine Gun: Up to 45 rounds per turn, 2.75 mile range, 30 points of damage.
Length: 311 feet, 9 and 13/16 inches
Width: 27 feet, 3 inches
Draft: 15 feet, 3 inches
Operation Depth: 300+ feet
Notes: The Balao class submarine was a US Navy standard. They were refitted and remained in service long after the war.