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Old 02-29-12, 06:55 PM   #1
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Default Depthkeeping during attacks (?)

Hi Kaleuns,

I've read that it's really difficult for a sub to maintain a precise depth, and this is especially critical at periscope depth and while making attacks.

Apparently, the sub had to be moving at all times in order to have enough water-flow over the dive-planes and rudder to keep the depth and heading constant.

Is this a valid concern, and is there a mod which addresses this? At what speed, historically, did subs move in order to make a submerged attack?

This would certainly add an interesting element to TDC calculations...
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