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Jungman · 07-31-05, 03:10 PM

Those are good values. When the wind and waves get up around past 8 to 9 m/s, I must go up higher by 1 meter to keep my snort dry.

But the higher you go, the waves will give exposure of your sub to airplanes/ships. Try snorting in a 15 m/s gale...

You can but you will be at 10m and the airplanes and DD will see you between the waves. It was like that in real life anyway.

Also remember moving faster than 6 knots snorting will get you caught. While underwater the max speed of most Uboats is 8 knots. So the AI hydrophones hear you from 9 km away as if you are moving at FULL speed! In real life the snort mast would break off anyway.

Go slow the speed under 6 knots; 3 knots if enemy is close. Keep your snorkel just barely above waves. Hope for good weather and pray alot.

07-31-05, 03:10 PM	#10
Jungman Samurai Navy Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Iowa, USA Posts: 596 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Those are good values. When the wind and waves get up around past 8 to 9 m/s, I must go up higher by 1 meter to keep my snort dry. But the higher you go, the waves will give exposure of your sub to airplanes/ships. Try snorting in a 15 m/s gale... You can but you will be at 10m and the airplanes and DD will see you between the waves. It was like that in real life anyway. Also remember moving faster than 6 knots snorting will get you caught. While underwater the max speed of most Uboats is 8 knots. So the AI hydrophones hear you from 9 km away as if you are moving at FULL speed! In real life the snort mast would break off anyway. Go slow the speed under 6 knots; 3 knots if enemy is close. Keep your snorkel just barely above waves. Hope for good weather and pray alot.