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Buck_O · 02-21-11, 11:09 PM

What is the advantage (in game) of the Seawolf over other subs? Ive read that the Seawolf class is ( in real life) the most advanced hunter-killer submarine in the world. It was intended to restore the technological edge the US had over Russia up until the mid 80's. Is this "edge" refering to the boats exceptional quietness? If so is this moddled in game? One book I have says the boat is credited with being able to cruise at 20 kts and still be impossible to locate. Its described as being 10 times as quiet as a 688i and 70 times as quiet as the original 688. A Seawolf class boat making turns for 25 kts is more quiet than a 688 tied to the pier.

In game how fast can one go in a Seawolf and still be quiet enough to not give away the farm, so to speak? or what is a good tactical speed for this boat? If your trying to go completely undetected what speed would one go?

Also how does it do against other advanced subs in game? the Akula, or an ultra quiet diesel boat. ( Assuming you had very experienced skippers in charge)

02-21-11, 11:09 PM	#6
Buck_O Helmsman Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: California Posts: 110 Downloads: 46 Uploads: 0	Seawolf What is the advantage (in game) of the Seawolf over other subs? Ive read that the Seawolf class is ( in real life) the most advanced hunter-killer submarine in the world. It was intended to restore the technological edge the US had over Russia up until the mid 80's. Is this "edge" refering to the boats exceptional quietness? If so is this moddled in game? One book I have says the boat is credited with being able to cruise at 20 kts and still be impossible to locate. Its described as being 10 times as quiet as a 688i and 70 times as quiet as the original 688. A Seawolf class boat making turns for 25 kts is more quiet than a 688 tied to the pier. In game how fast can one go in a Seawolf and still be quiet enough to not give away the farm, so to speak? or what is a good tactical speed for this boat? If your trying to go completely undetected what speed would one go? Also how does it do against other advanced subs in game? the Akula, or an ultra quiet diesel boat. ( Assuming you had very experienced skippers in charge)