Help - new to XXI

dmlavan · 11-17-07, 02:24 AM

I've started my first patrol in a XXI. I must say it takes some getting used to the differences between these and the old VIIC.

My challenge is getting to the patrol area from Bergen. Travelling on the surface, I'm constantly diving to avoid aircraft. However, at snorkel depth and speed (~5kts), I'm also constantly being attacked by aircraft when I have my snorkel up. Most times the only indication I have of aircraft is when the depth charges are in the water.

How do you get to your patrol area - stay underwater on batteries most of the time and only surface when you need to recharge - and do so at high speed? Or is there a better way ?

11-17-07, 02:24 AM	#1
dmlavan Weps Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 351 Downloads: 69 Uploads: 0	Help - new to XXI I've started my first patrol in a XXI. I must say it takes some getting used to the differences between these and the old VIIC. My challenge is getting to the patrol area from Bergen. Travelling on the surface, I'm constantly diving to avoid aircraft. However, at snorkel depth and speed (~5kts), I'm also constantly being attacked by aircraft when I have my snorkel up. Most times the only indication I have of aircraft is when the depth charges are in the water. How do you get to your patrol area - stay underwater on batteries most of the time and only surface when you need to recharge - and do so at high speed? Or is there a better way ?