I actually try to stay surfaced as long as i can.
And keep checking the distance of the enemy ships. I usually ask the watch crew how far the nearest visual ship is.
''nearest warship at 5000m
''nearest warship at 4000m''
With the watch crew calling out the distance, i know if its closing in or moving away. But i always look myself too. If for example they are calling ''Nearest warship 4000'' but i see it is pointed away from me. Its okay. I'm always on the bridge. If you keep your distance from the ships, its okay.
Why do i stay surfaced. Because i have more situational awareness, and being surfaced makes you more maneuverable, i can change course real fast, and change speed. If i feel i'm gonna get detected. I can change course and speed real fast.
If you are submerged. You lose the maneuverable. I only dive when needed.
I don't know the exact detection range. But when they are around 5000m away. I'm careful.
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