GWX 3.0 - Type XXI

Benjamin · 05-13-09, 08:12 AM

Hi,
i just installed the Mod and was wondering how a destroyer from April 1944 is able to detect a Type XXI running in silent mode at over 100m depth.

I read somewhere that the US Navy did some testing with the Type XXI in 1946 and wasnt able to detect it when it was running with its silent propulsion.

Another question: How can i change the color of the calculated track of a torpedo in the calculating window, it was green before i installed the mod, now it is black like sonar contacts.

talesofvalor · 05-13-09, 09:13 AM

I think this could be a bug. Try to reinstall GWX 3.0.

Kpt. Lehmann · 05-13-09, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Benjamin

Hi,
i just installed the Mod and was wondering how a destroyer from April 1944 is able to detect a Type XXI running in silent mode at over 100m depth.

I read somewhere that the US Navy did some testing with the Type XXI in 1946 and wasnt able to detect it when it was running with its silent propulsion.

Welcome to Subsim, Benjamin.

Unfortunately you will need to be more specific regarding the source of your claim.

Any large metal object may be detected underwater via ASDIC. That includes the Type XXI. The Type XXI was an advanced submersible for its time... but it was FAR from posessing a 'cloaking device.'

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Originally Posted by talesofvalor

I think this could be a bug. Try to reinstall GWX 3.0.

talesofvalor, welcome to you as well.

You are incorrect. It is not a bug. Type XXI U-boats in GWX are rightfully detectable by ASDIC... and commonly available hydrophones in a variety of conditions.

Benjamin · 05-13-09, 09:59 AM

I think i have to dive to 200m.

Can i change the color of the lines that shows the way a torpedo will run in the torpedo calculation window? It was green without the mod, now its black and the sonar contact lines are also black.

Jimbuna · 05-13-09, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benjamin

I think i have to dive to 200m.

Can i change the color of the lines that shows the way a torpedo will run in the torpedo calculation window? It was green without the mod, now its black and the sonar contact lines are also black.

Welcome aboard

http://files.filefront.com/GWX+Conta.../fileinfo.html

Benjamin · 05-15-09, 01:53 PM

Thx for the link.

I just played the mission Freetown Convoy with a Type XXI sub and was attacked by a Catalina aircraft. It made several approaches with accurate bomb dropping, thats ok. But the XXI has two twin 20mm cannons which obviously dont do any damage, even against an aircraft which dont do any evasive action. The aircraft was able to do four or five approaches till my anti aircraft turrets were destroyed and i quit the game.

Either the mod is realistic or simply exaggeratedly difficult to seem realistic.

Jimbuna · 05-15-09, 03:24 PM

I'd like to think it's quite realistic because U-boats seldom stayed on the surface and fought it out with aircraft.....they did for a short period when ordered to but with dire/devastating consequences.

05-13-09, 08:12 AM	#1
Benjamin Nub Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 3 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	GWX 3.0 - Type XXI Hi, i just installed the Mod and was wondering how a destroyer from April 1944 is able to detect a Type XXI running in silent mode at over 100m depth. I read somewhere that the US Navy did some testing with the Type XXI in 1946 and wasnt able to detect it when it was running with its silent propulsion. Another question: How can i change the color of the calculated track of a torpedo in the calculating window, it was green before i installed the mod, now it is black like sonar contacts.

05-13-09, 09:13 AM	#2
talesofvalor Sailor man Join Date: May 2009 Location: Austria Posts: 47 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	I think this could be a bug. Try to reinstall GWX 3.0. __________________ I stole this from Laufen zum Ziel, who stole it from Neal, who stole it from Golden Rivet, who stole it from Lance, who stole this from Task Force.

05-15-09, 03:24 PM	#7
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I'd like to think it's quite realistic because U-boats seldom stayed on the surface and fought it out with aircraft.....they did for a short period when ordered to but with dire/devastating consequences. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

05-13-09, 09:59 AM	#4
Benjamin Nub Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 3 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I think i have to dive to 200m. Can i change the color of the lines that shows the way a torpedo will run in the torpedo calculation window? It was green without the mod, now its black and the sonar contact lines are also black.

05-15-09, 01:53 PM	#6
Benjamin Nub Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 3 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Thx for the link. I just played the mission Freetown Convoy with a Type XXI sub and was attacked by a Catalina aircraft. It made several approaches with accurate bomb dropping, thats ok. But the XXI has two twin 20mm cannons which obviously dont do any damage, even against an aircraft which dont do any evasive action. The aircraft was able to do four or five approaches till my anti aircraft turrets were destroyed and i quit the game. Either the mod is realistic or simply exaggeratedly difficult to seem realistic.