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Originally Posted by Cdr Gibs
Its because they can always "See U" in that dotted 180° semi circle shape that u see in front of escorts when u select one on ur nav map. As far as I can tell, at speeds LESS than 10-12knts (depending on escort type), all escorts will sweep that dotted area in front of their ships constantly. We just cant hear it till they are very close and by then its to late. The Escort only needs to ping u 1's in that area and ur busted.
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Well I considered that it may be escorts pinging while running, but I thought this was very dangerous for the convoy. Wouldn't this sound be audible from a great distance giving away the escort (and convoy) position? Realistic or not, I wonder if this is what the in-game destroyers are doing.