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Old 01-30-08, 01:58 PM   #8
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Originally Posted by MarkShot
On the other hand, I know that it is possible to shoot on sonar bearings without ever showing the scope. So, is that how Sea State 0 attacks are made; on sound bearings only?

Anyone do that?

I am thinking to do that and use bore sited pre-programmed TDC patterns for the launching. Comments?

Thanks.
Pre-war American doctrine was for blind-firing using the sonar only. When the war started they found it didn't work at all and the practice was quickly abandoned.
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