Anti sonar coatings

papa_smurf · 08-28-07, 02:19 PM

I was wondering if anti sonar coatings can affect your U-boats fuel efficiency?
(i.e. does it reduce you maximum cruising range whilst surfaced)

(sorry if this has been already been posted)

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melnibonian · 08-28-07, 02:37 PM

I don't think the coating changes the flow characteristics around the boat. In SH3/GWX this is not modelled and all boats have the default range/consumption no matter what "paint" they have

Zakalwe · 08-28-07, 05:38 PM

But do they help reducing the possibility of being detecetd or are thea more placebos?

Haven`t read much about the effectivity of these coatings in real life too.

Z.

Mikey_Wolf · 08-28-07, 06:33 PM

In real life they were not actually used very extensively if at all I believe. Kept peeling off.

As regards to helping you evade, it does give you a boost, but me I'm a glutten for punishment, I don't use it.

bookworm_020 · 08-28-07, 06:52 PM

I think only three subs were ever treated.

It does help reduce the effectiveness of enemy sonar, but it won't make you invisable to them. It just reduce the range they can detect you, which can mean you aviod of loose them easier than normal.

sunvalleyslim · 08-28-07, 07:50 PM

Hey guys,
It's very much like a condom. Maybe it works, maybe it doesn't. But whats a little help when the need arises....

Heibges · 08-28-07, 09:11 PM

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StarFox · 08-28-07, 09:21 PM

Spruence M · 08-28-07, 10:22 PM

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08-28-07, 02:19 PM	#1
papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Anti sonar coatings I was wondering if anti sonar coatings can affect your U-boats fuel efficiency? (i.e. does it reduce you maximum cruising range whilst surfaced) (sorry if this has been already been posted) _______________________________________ SH3, GWX 1.3, SH3 commander

08-28-07, 02:37 PM	#2
melnibonian Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Reading UK Posts: 3,473 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I don't think the coating changes the flow characteristics around the boat. In SH3/GWX this is not modelled and all boats have the default range/consumption no matter what "paint" they have __________________ http://www.thegreywolves.com/ http://wolvesatwar.com/ Download GWX and other goodies: http://hosted.filefront.com/melnibonian

08-28-07, 06:33 PM	#4
Mikey_Wolf Torpedoman Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Wales Posts: 114 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	In real life they were not actually used very extensively if at all I believe. Kept peeling off. As regards to helping you evade, it does give you a boost, but me I'm a glutten for punishment, I don't use it. __________________ Proud Captain of U-37, U-138 (GWX 2), and U.S.S Devastator (Various mods)

08-28-07, 06:52 PM	#5
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I think only three subs were ever treated. It does help reduce the effectiveness of enemy sonar, but it won't make you invisable to them. It just reduce the range they can detect you, which can mean you aviod of loose them easier than normal. __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

08-28-07, 07:50 PM	#6
sunvalleyslim Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles, Ca Posts: 1,142 Downloads: 267 Uploads: 0	Hey guys, It's very much like a condom. Maybe it works, maybe it doesn't. But whats a little help when the need arises.... __________________ Crew member/ decommission member TM2(SS)(SD) 3/68-7/70 DIESEL BOATS FOREVER USS SEGUNDO (SS398)

08-28-07, 05:38 PM	#3
Zakalwe Torpedoman Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Eckernförde, S-H, Germany Posts: 113 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	But do they help reducing the possibility of being detecetd or are thea more placebos? Haven`t read much about the effectivity of these coatings in real life too. Z.

08-28-07, 09:11 PM	#7
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08-28-07, 09:21 PM	#8
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08-28-07, 10:22 PM	#9
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