GWX 3.0 - Type XXI

[Benjamin]

Hi,
i just installed the Mod and was wondering how a destroyer from April 1944 is able to detect a Type XXI running in silent mode at over 100m depth.

I read somewhere that the US Navy did some testing with the Type XXI in 1946 and wasnt able to detect it when it was running with its silent propulsion.



Another question: How can i change the color of the calculated track of a torpedo in the calculating window, it was green before i installed the mod, now it is black like sonar contacts.

[talesofvalor]

I think this could be a bug. Try to reinstall GWX 3.0.

[Kpt. Lehmann]

Hi,
i just installed the Mod and was wondering how a destroyer from April 1944 is able to detect a Type XXI running in silent mode at over 100m depth.

I read somewhere that the US Navy did some testing with the Type XXI in 1946 and wasnt able to detect it when it was running with its silent propulsion.


Welcome to Subsim, Benjamin.:arrgh!:

Unfortunately you will need to be more specific regarding the source of your claim.

Any large metal object may be detected underwater via ASDIC. That includes the Type XXI. The Type XXI was an advanced submersible for its time... but it was FAR from posessing a 'cloaking device.'

I think this could be a bug. Try to reinstall GWX 3.0.

talesofvalor, welcome to you as well.

You are incorrect. It is not a bug. Type XXI U-boats in GWX are rightfully detectable by ASDIC... and commonly available hydrophones in a variety of conditions.:yep:

[Benjamin]

I think i have to dive to 200m.


Can i change the color of the lines that shows the way a torpedo will run in the torpedo calculation window? It was green without the mod, now its black and the sonar contact lines are also black.

[Jimbuna]

I think i have to dive to 200m.


Can i change the color of the lines that shows the way a torpedo will run in the torpedo calculation window? It was green without the mod, now its black and the sonar contact lines are also black.

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http://files.filefront.com/GWX+Contact+Color7z/;9902069;/fileinfo.html

[Benjamin]

Thx for the link.



I just played the mission Freetown Convoy with a Type XXI sub and was attacked by a Catalina aircraft. It made several approaches with accurate bomb dropping, thats ok. But the XXI has two twin 20mm cannons which obviously dont do any damage, even against an aircraft which dont do any evasive action. The aircraft was able to do four or five approaches till my anti aircraft turrets were destroyed and i quit the game.


Either the mod is realistic or simply exaggeratedly difficult to seem realistic.

[Jimbuna]

I'd like to think it's quite realistic because U-boats seldom stayed on the surface and fought it out with aircraft.....they did for a short period when ordered to but with dire/devastating consequences.