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Gustav Schiebert · 01-16-13, 03:21 AM

@Hinrich - thanks for those, I printed them out and had them to hand on my first patrol, very handy!

Definitely agree about the speed vs depth thing. I did some experimenting and found that if you do try to outrun a destroyer he can just pick you up with active sonar instead and increases his speed. Silent and deep as you say seems to work well. In terms of speed i think it's just like the old days in a Type VII, no faster than 2/5. The extra 10 kts just gives you more leeway in getting into a good position.

Anyway, first patrol - 2 destroyers and a large tanker. Not loads, but enough!

01-16-13, 03:21 AM	#3
Gustav Schiebert Sparky Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: AM52 Posts: 151 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	@Hinrich - thanks for those, I printed them out and had them to hand on my first patrol, very handy! Definitely agree about the speed vs depth thing. I did some experimenting and found that if you do try to outrun a destroyer he can just pick you up with active sonar instead and increases his speed. Silent and deep as you say seems to work well. In terms of speed i think it's just like the old days in a Type VII, no faster than 2/5. The extra 10 kts just gives you more leeway in getting into a good position. Anyway, first patrol - 2 destroyers and a large tanker. Not loads, but enough! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] GWX 3 + OLC Gold + 100% Realism + Commander "Attack! Always attack!"