Hedgehogs Nightmare

PacificWolf · 08-27-11, 09:24 PM

Hello.
I was i a middle of the mission and a destroyer is going straight to me (nose to nose, collision course) i was in swallow water(about 30meters to the bottom), i dive to 25 meters and he start to pinging me.
Taking into account the fact that i have Albreich improved i think that in frontal contact the echo returning to destroyer will be wery small (especially with this sonar coating) i was wrong, he fire Hedgehogs and full ahead flank saved me but i take serious damage and have to return to base.
Does Any of You know how to evade the hedgehogs.

theroc44 · 08-27-11, 09:30 PM

if you hear it hit the water its too late. Theres truly no way to escape it, thankfully the explosive charge on those bad boys isnt that great. They usually fire them if they see you dive when their close to you otherwise they usually just standard depth charge away. With a 7kt speed at max theres no running, ive tried everything. Believe me

timmy41 · 08-27-11, 09:31 PM

ummm....be more aggressive!

theroc44 · 08-27-11, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by timmy41

ummm....be more aggressive!

thanks whats his names line lol hes gonna be mad

PacificWolf · 08-27-11, 09:51 PM

But i was submerged all the time, it looks like he recieve sms from God and know where i am (when my sonarman heard him i was go to Silent running)

theroc44 · 08-27-11, 09:57 PM

yea but he knew your general position the hegehog fires 20 -25 rounds in a loop pattern they only blow up it if hits you, so it doesnt mess up the destroyer ASDIC like DC. You cant move that far at 1-2 knts silent running. As long as he saw you dive he had your position to fire the hedge toward.

Jimbuna · 08-28-11, 10:33 AM

PacificWolf · 08-28-11, 11:16 AM

Most scary picture when You didnt have enough water under keel

JazzJR · 08-28-11, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

*snip*

"The Boat is damaged Herr Kaleun!!" - "We have heavy Water penetration!!"

"Career over!"

Gerald · 08-28-11, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by PacificWolf

Most scary picture when You didnt have enough water under keel

If possible, avoid shallow water ... so you can have space, if necessary, at these kinds of situations

Jimbuna · 08-28-11, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by PacificWolf

Most scary picture when You didnt have enough water under keel

You'll find it doesn't make all that much difference even when in deep water because of the speed the bomblets sink at.

It's not always the case they'll hit you but if the escort has a good fix on you it usually results in a hit or two.

desirableroasted · 08-28-11, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

You'll find it doesn't make all that much difference even when in deep water because of the speed the bomblets sink at.

It's not always the case they'll hit you but if the escort has a good fix on you it usually results in a hit or two.

You are the most helpful person on this forum.... and, lord, you are depressing.

PacificWolf · 08-28-11, 03:09 PM

And when one hedgehog hit the rest near of them exploding too.
Its a very deadly weapon even without "realistic durability".

Fish In The Water · 08-28-11, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Pretty to look at but I wouldn't want to be there...

Missing Name · 08-28-11, 03:42 PM

"There's no way this guy can get me."

"Multiple objects entering the water, Herr Kaluen!"

"...Bernard, bring me my brown trousers."

Typical encounter with mid-war escorts.

08-27-11, 09:24 PM	#1
PacificWolf Ensign Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gdańsk, Poland. Posts: 233 Downloads: 237 Uploads: 3	Hedgehogs Nightmare Hello. I was i a middle of the mission and a destroyer is going straight to me (nose to nose, collision course) i was in swallow water(about 30meters to the bottom), i dive to 25 meters and he start to pinging me. Taking into account the fact that i have Albreich improved i think that in frontal contact the echo returning to destroyer will be wery small (especially with this sonar coating) i was wrong, he fire Hedgehogs and full ahead flank saved me but i take serious damage and have to return to base. Does Any of You know how to evade the hedgehogs. __________________ "All ships can dive, only submarines can surface"

08-27-11, 09:30 PM	#2
theroc44 Lieutenant Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 261 Downloads: 101 Uploads: 0	if you hear it hit the water its too late. Theres truly no way to escape it, thankfully the explosive charge on those bad boys isnt that great. They usually fire them if they see you dive when their close to you otherwise they usually just standard depth charge away. With a 7kt speed at max theres no running, ive tried everything. Believe me __________________ "A few stood against many that is all that matters"

08-27-11, 09:51 PM	#5
PacificWolf Ensign Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gdańsk, Poland. Posts: 233 Downloads: 237 Uploads: 3	But i was submerged all the time, it looks like he recieve sms from God and know where i am (when my sonarman heard him i was go to Silent running) __________________ "All ships can dive, only submarines can surface"

08-27-11, 09:57 PM	#6
theroc44 Lieutenant Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 261 Downloads: 101 Uploads: 0	yea but he knew your general position the hegehog fires 20 -25 rounds in a loop pattern they only blow up it if hits you, so it doesnt mess up the destroyer ASDIC like DC. You cant move that far at 1-2 knts silent running. As long as he saw you dive he had your position to fire the hedge toward. __________________ "A few stood against many that is all that matters" Last edited by theroc44; 08-28-11 at 12:17 AM.

08-28-11, 10:33 AM	#7
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,481 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	__________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-27-11, 09:31 PM	#3
timmy41 Weps Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 367 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	ummm....be more aggressive!

08-28-11, 11:16 AM	#8
PacificWolf Ensign Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gdańsk, Poland. Posts: 233 Downloads: 237 Uploads: 3	Most scary picture when You didnt have enough water under keel __________________ "All ships can dive, only submarines can surface"

08-28-11, 03:09 PM	#13
PacificWolf Ensign Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gdańsk, Poland. Posts: 233 Downloads: 237 Uploads: 3	And when one hedgehog hit the rest near of them exploding too. Its a very deadly weapon even without "realistic durability". __________________ "All ships can dive, only submarines can surface"

08-28-11, 03:42 PM	#15
Missing Name Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Westun New Yahk Posts: 748 Downloads: 131 Uploads: 0	"There's no way this guy can get me." "Multiple objects entering the water, Herr Kaluen!" "...Bernard, bring me my brown trousers." Typical encounter with mid-war escorts. __________________ Largest target sunk with deck gun: Japanese auxiliary cruiser, 15000 tons Largest engaged: HMS Nelson. Results inconclusive. Read Brag's stuff