Serrated edges on front of sub. Any good for ramming?

SableDragon · 07-24-09, 11:05 AM

I was watching my ssub go about its merry way in the external view mode and i git to thinking about the purpose of the "blades" i couldnt think of any purpose other than ramming. Anyone ever had any luck with ramming if so how'd you do it? what depth? what speed? against what target? Thanks in advance.

mookiemookie · 07-24-09, 11:08 AM

That is a net cutter. Early war boats were equipped with them to (in theory) be able to cut anti-submarine nets. They were of limited use so they were removed later on in order to streamline the boat.

Ramming in a submarine is a suicidal tactic. You risk damage to your pressure hull and a submarine that can't dive is a dead duck.

Not sure how it applies in game as I've never tried it.

SableDragon · 07-24-09, 11:37 AM

Thanks mate! Saved me a suicide charge to test it!

Bent Periscope · 07-24-09, 11:48 AM

I though those net cutter were for hanging the newly washed uniforms. You learn something new ever day.

Letum · 07-24-09, 12:21 PM

In Sh3 ramming does work very well against most ships and does little
damage to the u-boat. Of course, this is utterly unrealistic.

Melonfish · 07-24-09, 01:48 PM

of course if your captain is klingon then ramming is a valid tactic!
Today is a good day to die!!!

Qapla!

Alien1099 · 07-24-09, 02:36 PM

More than one escort (and even a merchant) has disemboweled itself on my conning tower only to sink minutes later. :rotfl:But I've never considered ramming another ship.

RoaldLarsen · 07-24-09, 02:45 PM

I once sustained serious damage when I rammed a tugboat.

I have successfully sunk many fishing boats and small coastal vessels by ramming, without damage to myself, but when I do, I get no credit for their sinking.

SableDragon · 08-02-09, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Alien1099

More than one escort (and even a merchant) has disemboweled itself on my conning tower only to sink minutes later. :rotfl:But I've never considered ramming another ship.

Similar event, V&W ran me over and rank like a rock, thank goodness seeing i couldnt shake it for the life of me!

iambecomelife · 08-02-09, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by RoaldLarsen

I once sustained serious damage when I rammed a tugboat.

I have successfully sunk many fishing boats and small coastal vessels by ramming, without damage to myself, but when I do, I get no credit for their sinking.

Fire a few AA rounds into the boats first and then ram them. This works for me in SH4. If the weather's too rough to man the guns you're out of luck.

Sag75 · 08-02-09, 10:10 PM

The net cutter was fit on WWI sub, so what you see in early VIIBs is only the reminescence of that. Than it was removed, probably because unuseful against WW2 nets.

Sinking ships by ramming in SH3 stock is possible, but, as far I know, GWX fixed it avoiding the sink of a rammed ship (to be closer to real life).

08-20-09, 04:55 PM

i have a book about polish navy in ww2, and there is a part about submarine ORP Orzeł (Eagle). On one patrol she hit such anti-sub net and make a hole in it. and what's interesting it managed to sink merchant firing two eels throught that hole... so i wouldn't say net cutter is completely useless

Brag · 08-20-09, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mlody

i have a book about polish navy in ww2, and there is a part about submarine ORP Orzeł (Eagle). On one patrol she hit such anti-sub net and make a hole in it. and what's interesting it managed to sink merchant firing two eels throught that hole... so i wouldn't say net cutter is completely useless

Give the Poles two points

FIREWALL · 08-20-09, 06:04 PM

Best kept secret on SubSim. It will slice thru a BB like a knife thru cheese.

Spike88 · 08-20-09, 06:12 PM

I've rammed ships by accident before. Usually when I'm firing my deck gun on them and fail to realize they slowed down or stopped. Sometimes I get away without damage, other times I take damage.

As for ships hitting me, I've only lost a Deck gun in SH4 after a Cruiser ran me over before I could get deep enough.

07-24-09, 11:05 AM	#1
SableDragon Swabbie Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 9 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Serrated edges on front of sub. Any good for ramming? I was watching my ssub go about its merry way in the external view mode and i git to thinking about the purpose of the "blades" i couldnt think of any purpose other than ramming. Anyone ever had any luck with ramming if so how'd you do it? what depth? what speed? against what target? Thanks in advance.

07-24-09, 11:08 AM	#2
mookiemookie Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,404 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 1	That is a net cutter. Early war boats were equipped with them to (in theory) be able to cut anti-submarine nets. They were of limited use so they were removed later on in order to streamline the boat. Ramming in a submarine is a suicidal tactic. You risk damage to your pressure hull and a submarine that can't dive is a dead duck. Not sure how it applies in game as I've never tried it. __________________ They don’t think it be like it is, but it do. Want more U-boat Kaleun portraits for your SH3 Commander Profiles? Download the SH3 Commander Portrait Pack here.

07-24-09, 12:21 PM	#5
Letum Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: York - UK Posts: 6,079 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	In Sh3 ramming does work very well against most ships and does little damage to the u-boat. Of course, this is utterly unrealistic. __________________

07-24-09, 02:45 PM	#8
RoaldLarsen Weps Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Control Room Posts: 355 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	I once sustained serious damage when I rammed a tugboat. I have successfully sunk many fishing boats and small coastal vessels by ramming, without damage to myself, but when I do, I get no credit for their sinking. __________________ 100% realism, DiD Harbor Traffic 1.47(incl. RUB) Using SH3 Commander to implement many custom realism tweaks Covered 1939-1945; now restarting in 1939 again. Completed 39 careers, 210 war patrols, 4.7Mt sunk, 19 subs lost

08-02-09, 10:10 PM	#11
Sag75 XO Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 424 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 0	The net cutter was fit on WWI sub, so what you see in early VIIBs is only the reminescence of that. Than it was removed, probably because unuseful against WW2 nets. Sinking ships by ramming in SH3 stock is possible, but, as far I know, GWX fixed it avoiding the sink of a rammed ship (to be closer to real life). __________________ Betasom - XI Gruppo Sommergibili Atlantici http://www.betasom.it/forum/index.php

07-24-09, 11:37 AM	#3
SableDragon Swabbie Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 9 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Thanks mate! Saved me a suicide charge to test it!

07-24-09, 11:48 AM	#4
Bent Periscope Lieutenant Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dry docks of Los Angeles, CA Posts: 250 Downloads: 46 Uploads: 0	I though those net cutter were for hanging the newly washed uniforms. You learn something new ever day.

07-24-09, 01:48 PM	#6
Melonfish XO Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Warrington, UK Posts: 417 Downloads: 106 Uploads: 0	of course if your captain is klingon then ramming is a valid tactic! Today is a good day to die!!! Qapla!

07-24-09, 02:36 PM	#7
Alien1099 Watch Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 23 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 0	More than one escort (and even a merchant) has disemboweled itself on my conning tower only to sink minutes later. :rotfl:But I've never considered ramming another ship.

08-20-09, 04:55 PM	#12
Mlody Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	i have a book about polish navy in ww2, and there is a part about submarine ORP Orzeł (Eagle). On one patrol she hit such anti-sub net and make a hole in it. and what's interesting it managed to sink merchant firing two eels throught that hole... so i wouldn't say net cutter is completely useless

08-20-09, 06:04 PM	#14
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	Best kept secret on SubSim. It will slice thru a BB like a knife thru cheese. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

08-20-09, 06:12 PM	#15
Spike88 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 3,052 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	I've rammed ships by accident before. Usually when I'm firing my deck gun on them and fail to realize they slowed down or stopped. Sometimes I get away without damage, other times I take damage. As for ships hitting me, I've only lost a Deck gun in SH4 after a Cruiser ran me over before I could get deep enough. __________________