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Old 04-06-10, 04:54 PM   #10
kylania
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Originally Posted by Alcibiades View Post
well not "accurate" I suppose the hydrophone range is not far enough to allow for enough time between readings for sufficient accuracy. Especially if the contact is moving fast... or heaven forbid, changes course!

But it looks like you should be able to get somewhat close. if you sit still for a hour or more.
The video is of a standard single merchant contact in open waters. Low speed (8kts or something) and a stable course. He goes from hearing the first contact to hitting with torpedoes without ever checking the scope.
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