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Old 09-17-05, 10:05 AM   #298
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Originally Posted by Molon Labe
Just tested it. Drove a 688I vs a 7-knot Kilo-I. Bottom limited, 300ft, rock bottom, sea state 3, both boats at 150ft.

I started them out 5 nm apart, I detected the Kilo imediately upon turning the TA to bear on target. 2 LINES! I ran off, the 2nd line dissapeared at 7.0nm, and the first line faded out at 11.4nm.

This Kilo plodding along at 7 knots is in crappy water is more detectable than a Seawolf at 35 knots in good conditions! I'd say tweaking is in order, but not in your direction!
Strange the inconsistent results we are all getting. Perhaps try a muddy bottom?
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