No buoys with 'sonobuoy search' tactic

NFunky · 10-29-09, 11:16 AM

Good to hear, thanks Molon. I'm trying to set up that Persian Gulf scenario idea I've mentioned before. I was trying to see what kind and number of air assets are required to scour the Strait of Hormuz. Shame about the P-3 bug since I still believe a mere two planes plus a couple choppers could completely sanitize that area thus rendering any attempts at covert minelaying or shipping interdiction by Iran impossible. Still, I suppose if P-3s do eventually drop buoys they would still be useful to include in the scenario, however it does seem like I will have to focus on choppers as my primary searchers with maybe a frigate or two as well.

10-29-09, 11:16 AM	#3
NFunky Machinist's Mate Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 127 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Good to hear, thanks Molon. I'm trying to set up that Persian Gulf scenario idea I've mentioned before. I was trying to see what kind and number of air assets are required to scour the Strait of Hormuz. Shame about the P-3 bug since I still believe a mere two planes plus a couple choppers could completely sanitize that area thus rendering any attempts at covert minelaying or shipping interdiction by Iran impossible. Still, I suppose if P-3s do eventually drop buoys they would still be useful to include in the scenario, however it does seem like I will have to focus on choppers as my primary searchers with maybe a frigate or two as well.