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Originally Posted by Rockin Robbins
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Originally Posted by ddiplock
Kind of a shame, it goes to show that when it came to diving depths, the German Uboat was by far superior to their American counterparts. I mean, an American sub that can dive down to 300ft is only 90mtrs by german standards. German subs frequently went to depths of 200+ meters which is considerably deeper. But i remember someone telling me that German subs could dive deeper than their US counterparts because they were smaller and displaced less water or something. lol
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That is correct, as German subs were WWI designs, riveted together like sugar boats for the US. Their smaller size made them able to dive deeper. But greater diving depth alone doesn't make a sub superior. I would argue that speed at silent running is more important in avoiding attack. You can run the American Gato at 3 knots with very stealthy capability.
Don't make the mistake of thinking that because the escort is pinging he knows where you are. Lots of times they ping and know nothing. Determine detection by their actions. If you are showing them a low aspect ratio they might ping away for minutes and never know you're there. As Douglas Adams would say, don't panic!  |
True comments about the pingng, but I know when they have locked onto you with their ASDIC because the speed of the pings increases. I'm hoping I was unlucky with this encounter with a convoy, i'll need to see how things go when I start again.