In SH4, planes make attacks, then leave when out of ammo. IJN doctrine was to try and track subs for DAYS after contact:
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Interrogation of: Lieutenant Commander OKAMOTO, T.; Staff Officer of First Escort Fleet Air Squadron and (general Headquarters, Grand Escort Fleet.
Interrogated by: Commander T.H. Moorer, U.S.N.
SUMMARY
Lieutenant Commander OKAMOTO discusses briefly anti-submarine training, special equipment and search and attack doctrine as applied to Japanese aircraft. For additional information refer to Interrogation number USSBS 200, Nav No 48.:
Q. How long did you follow a contact before you abandoned it?
A. Three days and nights.
Q. Did you use surface vessels to assist after making contact?
A. Yes. Surface vessels were always used to develop a contact.
Q. Were the surface vessels directed to the estimated position of the submarine by MAD planes?
A. Yes.
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