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Stewy1 · 04-19-16, 06:09 AM

Hi guys,

This might seem like a basic question - but what are the best techniques for keeping up with (and tracking) warships in a submarine?

I know the basic premise is to pinpoint its position (going slow) and then go deep to 'catch up' at 10-12 knots (or more) for a while, and then go slow and re-verify its position - but if you're going 12 knots close to a warship (even deep at 10,000 yards' range), it's hard not to be counter-detected.

Is there any 'secret' to a good 'sprint and drift' technique? When I try to follow warships, I'm either counter-detected, or they 'get away' because they're going too fast...

Also, how are techniques different if the warship is using active sonar?

Thanks guys
Stew

04-19-16, 06:09 AM	#1
Stewy1 Girt by Sea Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Red Route 1 Posts: 363 Downloads: 131 Uploads: 34	'Sprint and Drift' for dummies? Hi guys, This might seem like a basic question - but what are the best techniques for keeping up with (and tracking) warships in a submarine? I know the basic premise is to pinpoint its position (going slow) and then go deep to 'catch up' at 10-12 knots (or more) for a while, and then go slow and re-verify its position - but if you're going 12 knots close to a warship (even deep at 10,000 yards' range), it's hard not to be counter-detected. Is there any 'secret' to a good 'sprint and drift' technique? When I try to follow warships, I'm either counter-detected, or they 'get away' because they're going too fast... Also, how are techniques different if the warship is using active sonar? Thanks guys Stew