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Nopileo · 08-22-05, 08:16 AM

I've used the decoys with various results. Thye seem quite effective in the early years, when they are relatively new and the DDs are relatively inexperienced.

I've used them very successfully after I've first enganged a convoy, and sunk a few ships. When I see the DDs coming in my general direction at full speed, I release a decoy as I dive and sneak away. The first decoys (Bold 1) will only keep them occupied for 3-4 minutes I think, so don't release them too soon, or they will run out of steam before the DDs can even detect them.

The late ones (Bold 4) last for over 15 minutes, I think, so they will keep the DDs occupied for a long time, enabling you to sneak away. But as always, try to keep a low sonar signature, and turn your tail to the DDs as much as possible. If they catch you on active sonar, they will leave the decoys and come after you instead, since the decoys only emit sound.

08-22-05, 08:16 AM	#7
Nopileo Watch Officer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 333 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	I've used the decoys with various results. Thye seem quite effective in the early years, when they are relatively new and the DDs are relatively inexperienced. I've used them very successfully after I've first enganged a convoy, and sunk a few ships. When I see the DDs coming in my general direction at full speed, I release a decoy as I dive and sneak away. The first decoys (Bold 1) will only keep them occupied for 3-4 minutes I think, so don't release them too soon, or they will run out of steam before the DDs can even detect them. The late ones (Bold 4) last for over 15 minutes, I think, so they will keep the DDs occupied for a long time, enabling you to sneak away. But as always, try to keep a low sonar signature, and turn your tail to the DDs as much as possible. If they catch you on active sonar, they will leave the decoys and come after you instead, since the decoys only emit sound.