Originally Posted by privateer (Post 1536694)

Pretty much proof a Carrier is near.

Originally Posted by desirableroasted (Post 1536724)

A fully laden Swordfish had about 260km operational radius, if you use the 1/3 out, 1/3 on station, 1/3 back in ratio. In real life.

But in the game, I would not reckon they spawn from that far away.

My better question, then, is.

1) Do they always spawn from carriers?

2) How far away can they spawn?

Originally Posted by raymond6751 (Post 1536752)

I'd be tempted to take a bearing on the reciprocal of their approach and go find me a big fat carrier.

The chance is worth a look.

Originally Posted by desirableroasted (Post 1536642)

Are Swordfish always carrier-based in GWX?

A flight of them flew at me between Bergen and Lerwick, which seemed a bit far for them. However, a quick check of the net indicates they would have had the range to attack me from Britain (though barely).

I know if they are from a carrier, the carrier could be 300-400km away, easily, but just wondering if the Swordfish is proof positive of a carrier out there or not.

Originally Posted by eBeaker (Post 1539641)

It seems likely a carrier was present. SH X doesn't seem like a series where the AI has been given certain advantages to provide an added challenge, like randomly spawning craft or extended range.

And I think I encountered a carrier's aircraft as well when I was between Scotland and Norway, being closer to the Norwegian coast. A few separate flights of Torpedo Swordfish appeared near me, circled, and headed back in the same direction. Alas, my heading slightly south of their departing path did not reveal a carrier. :cry: