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Originally Posted by RodBorza
Hello all!
I was wondering what was the effectiveness of AA guns in real life. If they used it to their intended use or not. Also, I would like to know if US subs in WWII got to shoot down some airplanes.
Because in the game, and I am early 1942 with a single 20 mm and when I detect a plane coming my way all that I do is "go for a dive and hide".
I'm playing TMO 2.0 (with Vickers Xmas Tree - It's eye candy, but a very nice one  ) and RSRD v550. |
During WW2 The basic AA flak guns were used for more than just aircraft. They were used as anti-personnel and used against ships to try and keep 'their heads down' . Against aircraft, even the best AA gunners could only shoot down aircraft by aiming in front of the planes direction and hoping to land a few lucky shells in the fuel tanks. Fortunately, for the US overall, some of the JP planes ex; the Zero, were built for speed, so they were built with almost no armor and one or two lucky wing hits would make the plane explode. Did subs ever shoot down any aircraft? I can't find a single report that they did, and I'm still looking.
In the game, I always make sure I have at least three gunner specialists so that if the situation arises, I don't have to worry about the gunner hitting the plane, I just have to place the ship at an angle favorable for the gunner. A good gunner may save the sub if the planes catch you off guard.
One last thing, I always upgrade the 20mm gun to the twin barrel 20mm. Two barrels are better than one! That goes for the deck gun as well.
Good Hunting.
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