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cj95 · 12-26-08, 03:20 AM

On my second Career in a Type II after I had a DiD encounter in mid 1940.

I try to stick to my assigned grid just for realisms sake, and usually what I end up doing is creeping along at SLOW dropping down to periscope depth to listen for a few hours, then back up to recharge.

I end up doing this while up and down rollercoaster pattern multiple times unitl I get a contact.

Im wondering is this realistic?

Did U-Boats rely on hydrophones primarily for initial contact, or should I stay on the surface more?

Just wondering.

Also what was the typical torpedo lauch range? I find myself cutting it to the edge with 400-500 yard shots all the time, but wonder if thats too close for reality except in extreme circumstances.

12-26-08, 03:20 AM	#1
cj95 Lieutenant Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 258 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 0	Is this a realistic tactic? On my second Career in a Type II after I had a DiD encounter in mid 1940. I try to stick to my assigned grid just for realisms sake, and usually what I end up doing is creeping along at SLOW dropping down to periscope depth to listen for a few hours, then back up to recharge. I end up doing this while up and down rollercoaster pattern multiple times unitl I get a contact. Im wondering is this realistic? Did U-Boats rely on hydrophones primarily for initial contact, or should I stay on the surface more? Just wondering. Also what was the typical torpedo lauch range? I find myself cutting it to the edge with 400-500 yard shots all the time, but wonder if thats too close for reality except in extreme circumstances.