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Originally Posted by Sea Demon
1. I utilize helos to the maximum. I always carry two and like to have both in the air when/if possible.
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I usually carry one because IRL they usually use the other hanger to stowing extra junk and gym equipment. :-)
It's a classic case of what's on paper v. real life.
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I have one with ASW loadout for sub-hunting, and the other in ASuW(or Strike/near land threats) and REMRO to give my FFG better OTH radar coverage. When using the MH-60 with ASuW loadout, I have an additional dedicated anti-ship missile to use. And can fire that one from a different axis.  And I can still use the ASuW helo to prosecute sub-surface targets if need be.
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The thing about the ASuW configuration they have in DW is that it carries 2 Mk.50 torpedos. I just use them for ASW. I don't think it's wise to put a helo close enough to drop a torpedo on a surface ship. There than that, the OTH coverage the radar gives you is definitely the way to think about it. You can't use the Harpoon's maximum range without it.
I wish I also had the option of adding external fuel tanks to my helo. It'd make convergence zones a sub commander's worst nightmare.
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4. Turn your CIWS to Auto in a high threat area. Full auto will most likely destroy any SM-2 or Harpoon missiles you fire. Only go full auto when you're not around any friendlies and you're out of missiles. Any thoughts from other Perry Class Captains?
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Not to mention your own helo as it's taking off if you turn it on and forget about it. Let me tell ya, if that doesn't make you feel like a real ding dong, nothing will.
I haven't figured out a reason to go full auto yet.