Obs vs Attack Periscope?

Liszt_ · 03-23-07, 05:00 PM

What is the difference and when do you use which? I have full access to the TDC controls in both?

Also, on 100% realism - when I raise my periscope and note ships shouldn't they appear on my nav map? or am I supposed to use the stadimeter to get their range and then mark them on my map relative to my position?

Ubergeek87 · 03-23-07, 05:21 PM

I believe the observation scope has a wider view, and the attack scope zooms in farther.

at 100% realism, you've turned off map updates, so yes you need to mark them manually.

Liszt_ · 03-24-07, 01:20 AM

*bump* for a verification on this is true? Could someone verify ubergeek for me? Observation persicope is just wider view range with less zoom than attack?

Chrall · 03-24-07, 02:10 AM

Yes, but great for scanning the sea surface and sky.

Krupp · 03-24-07, 06:26 AM

I'm not too familiar with the US sub details, but I was wandering, if the observation scope was just that. No range finding gadgets or anything else too fancy. Maybe, it's possible to remove TDC possibility from the observation scope? It was raised during daytime periscope patrol in the enemy controlled area and better suited for finding aircrafts, ships, land reconnaissance etc....

Psyon · 03-24-07, 08:08 AM

the observation scope also swings around faster, slightly wider view and i think it tweaks up/down more...great for showing up the watchman on the scope shears when on the surface

03-23-07, 05:00 PM	#1
Liszt_ Bosun Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 67 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Obs vs Attack Periscope? What is the difference and when do you use which? I have full access to the TDC controls in both? Also, on 100% realism - when I raise my periscope and note ships shouldn't they appear on my nav map? or am I supposed to use the stadimeter to get their range and then mark them on my map relative to my position?

03-24-07, 06:26 AM	#5
Krupp Weps Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 351 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm not too familiar with the US sub details, but I was wandering, if the observation scope was just that. No range finding gadgets or anything else too fancy. Maybe, it's possible to remove TDC possibility from the observation scope? It was raised during daytime periscope patrol in the enemy controlled area and better suited for finding aircrafts, ships, land reconnaissance etc.... __________________ "Gentlemen, we have no choice. Total engagement. Die with dignity."

03-24-07, 08:08 AM	#6
Psyon A-ganger Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 76 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	the observation scope also swings around faster, slightly wider view and i think it tweaks up/down more...great for showing up the watchman on the scope shears when on the surface __________________ USS Silversides [SS-236] USS Blackfin [SS-322] Well Done Pops

03-23-07, 05:21 PM	#2
Ubergeek87 Machinist's Mate Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 123 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	I believe the observation scope has a wider view, and the attack scope zooms in farther. at 100% realism, you've turned off map updates, so yes you need to mark them manually.

03-24-07, 01:20 AM	#3
Liszt_ Bosun Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 67 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	bump for a verification on this is true? Could someone verify ubergeek for me? Observation persicope is just wider view range with less zoom than attack?

03-24-07, 02:10 AM	#4
Chrall Sailor man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 46 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	Yes, but great for scanning the sea surface and sky.