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Gargamel · 05-20-12, 04:04 PM

You must also realize the limitations it has ingame too.

Early radar had only a 30' search area, 15' off the bow in each direction. May be wrong on the exact number, but it was pretty dang tight. So even if you point the radar wheel in the targets directiOn, the radar won't move. You have to Physically turn the boat to do a sweep.

Also, the only time I use radar is in horrible weather with no visibility, just to avoid collisions. I did almost get t-bone by a destroyer one foggy day. Didn't see the guy until <500m. Was able to sink him with a stern torpedo before he could bring guns to bear. After that, I turned on radar when I cant see my own boat. Problem is, evrytime your radar gets submerged, it turns off, and it gets submerged a lot in he conditions I use it.

05-20-12, 04:04 PM	#3
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	You must also realize the limitations it has ingame too. Early radar had only a 30' search area, 15' off the bow in each direction. May be wrong on the exact number, but it was pretty dang tight. So even if you point the radar wheel in the targets directiOn, the radar won't move. You have to Physically turn the boat to do a sweep. Also, the only time I use radar is in horrible weather with no visibility, just to avoid collisions. I did almost get t-bone by a destroyer one foggy day. Didn't see the guy until <500m. Was able to sink him with a stern torpedo before he could bring guns to bear. After that, I turned on radar when I cant see my own boat. Problem is, evrytime your radar gets submerged, it turns off, and it gets submerged a lot in he conditions I use it. __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.