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Old 08-13-07, 11:04 AM   #5
SteamWake
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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk
Yes, after 1.3 the sonar detects ships while surfaced. Being it was possible under the best conditions and the sound gear is found under the chin of the boat, this was implemented in 1.3. I can say from first hand experience that the sonar will work while surfaced. Do I think it is too good at detecting? Yes! We do not have natural interference found in the real world. But, I can count the turns from the water taxi in the inner harbor of Baltimore on the sound gear on the USS Torsk. Bear in mind her engines are off and the water in the harbor is almost always very calm.
Hrm I thought the passive sonar (directional) head was on top. The balls under the 'chin' were the active sonar.
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