Was a KiUB -like device really used on U-boats?

ole1291 · 01-13-14, 01:15 AM

Hi all,

I have spent all morning searching posts to find out whether the AOBF dials in the KiUB were authentic or not but alas could not find any information on that particular issue.

I used to play Sh3 before and would determine firing solution using Wazzoo's manual targeting, essentially, a lot of map work which I thought was the most realistic (my prefered way of playing) to do it.
Now I've just started playing Sh4 with OM and get this new system, before putting the time to learn it I want to be sure it is a more accurate depiction of the way it was done.
Also if it is the most realistic representation, does that mean the device in SH3 to get a distance reading from the UZO/periscope didn't exist?

Any feedback will be appreciated.

ole1291 · 01-14-14, 11:28 PM

Bump.

No answer so far, the forum seems to have low traffic maybe I should try another sub branch?

Sailor Steve · 01-15-14, 11:18 AM

Or maybe no one knows for sure. I know I don't.

The forum actually has quite a bit of traffic. Seventy-six people have looked at your thread so far, though none have answered so far.

Aktungbby · 01-15-14, 04:22 PM

Welcome aboard OLE 1291

Jimbuna · 01-15-14, 05:09 PM

No answer but welcome

TorpX · 01-16-14, 12:23 AM

Good question, but I don't know either.

01-13-14, 01:15 AM	#1
ole1291 Nub Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 3 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 0	Was a KiUB -like device really used on U-boats? Hi all, I have spent all morning searching posts to find out whether the AOBF dials in the KiUB were authentic or not but alas could not find any information on that particular issue. I used to play Sh3 before and would determine firing solution using Wazzoo's manual targeting, essentially, a lot of map work which I thought was the most realistic (my prefered way of playing) to do it. Now I've just started playing Sh4 with OM and get this new system, before putting the time to learn it I want to be sure it is a more accurate depiction of the way it was done. Also if it is the most realistic representation, does that mean the device in SH3 to get a distance reading from the UZO/periscope didn't exist? Any feedback will be appreciated.

01-15-14, 11:18 AM	#3
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Or maybe no one knows for sure. I know I don't. The forum actually has quite a bit of traffic. Seventy-six people have looked at your thread so far, though none have answered so far. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

01-15-14, 04:22 PM	#4
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 29,979 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Welcome aboard OLE 1291 __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness?!!

01-15-14, 05:09 PM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,445 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	No answer but welcome __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

01-14-14, 11:28 PM	#2
ole1291 Nub Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 3 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 0	Bump. No answer so far, the forum seems to have low traffic maybe I should try another sub branch?

01-16-14, 12:23 AM	#6
TorpX Silent Hunter Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,975 Downloads: 153 Uploads: 11	Good question, but I don't know either.