Radar and escorts

RConch · 03-30-10, 02:01 PM

Do the escorts instantly react as soon as you are in radar range so no chance of a surface approach to get closer? Or is there some lag time?
Is their equipment always working?
Refering to GWX 3.

Thanks

Jimbuna · 03-30-10, 02:43 PM

Quite a few factors come into play....weather (sea and lighting conditions), the aspect/profile of your boat in relation the escorts, the efficiency level, distance etc.

sharkbit · 03-30-10, 06:22 PM

I've managed to get to about 2.0km before being picked up by radar equipped escorts as well as being picked up at longer ranges too. Like jimbuna said, it depends on a lot of factors. It will definitely make you rethink your surface attack tactics against convoys.

Paul Riley · 03-31-10, 03:38 AM

I think profile will be the biggest factor against radar? maybe going decks awash may help IF you need to remain surfaced for any reason?

I think the safest bet would be to remain on their radar limit,not sure if this is between 15-30km?

03-30-10, 02:01 PM	#1
RConch Captain Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: No. Virginia Posts: 619 Downloads: 518 Uploads: 0	Radar and escorts Do the escorts instantly react as soon as you are in radar range so no chance of a surface approach to get closer? Or is there some lag time? Is their equipment always working? Refering to GWX 3. Thanks __________________ "Noch und Noch" Prowling the Nord Atlantik with GWX 3.0.

03-30-10, 02:43 PM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,481 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Quite a few factors come into play....weather (sea and lighting conditions), the aspect/profile of your boat in relation the escorts, the efficiency level, distance etc. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

03-30-10, 06:22 PM	#3
sharkbit The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,529 Downloads: 334 Uploads: 0	I've managed to get to about 2.0km before being picked up by radar equipped escorts as well as being picked up at longer ranges too. Like jimbuna said, it depends on a lot of factors. It will definitely make you rethink your surface attack tactics against convoys. __________________ “Prejudice is blind. There will always be someone who says you aren’t welcome at the table. Stop apologizing for who you are and using all your energy trying to change their minds. Yes, you will lose friends, maybe even family. But you will gain your self-respect. You will know your worth. Once you have that, nothing can stop you.”

03-31-10, 03:38 AM	#4
Paul Riley Ocean Warrior Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sheffield, England Posts: 2,679 Downloads: 165 Uploads: 0	I think profile will be the biggest factor against radar? maybe going decks awash may help IF you need to remain surfaced for any reason? I think the safest bet would be to remain on their radar limit,not sure if this is between 15-30km? __________________ Best Patrol: 10 merchants + HMS Nelson for 68.056 Tonnes