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pythos · 11-19-07, 10:32 PM

Even when lowered, the scope is still exposed to the outside water, along with the pressure. The sheers did provide some protection from DC shock Waves. This is true for all WWII and before subs, I think even modern subs leave the scopes exposed to the pressure.

11-19-07, 10:32 PM	#6
pythos Grey Wolf Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere over there Posts: 834 Downloads: 46 Uploads: 0	Even when lowered, the scope is still exposed to the outside water, along with the pressure. The sheers did provide some protection from DC shock Waves. This is true for all WWII and before subs, I think even modern subs leave the scopes exposed to the pressure.