ASDIC deployment?

prowler3 · 10-13-11, 06:48 PM

It's Summer of 1940 and I'm hanging around Dunkirk (GWX3, btw). I have 2 destroyers coming out of Dunkirk, a C&D Class in the lead and a V&W behind. When I highlight the C&D on the map, it does not have an ASDIC range dashed line indicated...only the longer range hydrophone. Should I believe the C&D does not have ASDIC capabilities?

The C&D Class is not one of the GWX modded ships, according to the GWX manual, so I went looking in the SH3 documentation and museum for info on what various warships had for detection equipment...no luck there. I was a bit disappointed that the museum did not supply more info in this regard?

So...should I kill the V&W first, trusting that the C&D of this era can't ping me?

Gerald · 10-13-11, 07:11 PM

I would take it out which was best, without regard to active sonar,

Jimbuna · 10-14-11, 12:30 PM

The C&D Class does in fact have ASDIC fitted so if you feel you must attack two greyhounds of the sea I'd suggest you take that class out first.

Be advised, both classes are also fitted with depth charges and in the hands of a competent crew (your gamble) I'd probably err on the side of staying well clear of them.

prowler3 · 10-14-11, 09:10 PM

Thanks Jim. How do you explain the lack of an ASDIC range indicated for the C&D when highlighted on the nav map...it is there for the V&W? (asks Vic...looking for any little advantage

). I thought, maybe, they didn't have it installed in 1940...on this one warship that I'm in contact with. There is, of course, one way to find out (I don't adhere to the DiD theory of realism).

Jimbuna · 10-15-11, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by prowler3

Thanks Jim. How do you explain the lack of an ASDIC range indicated for the C&D when highlighted on the nav map...it is there for the V&W? (asks Vic...looking for any little advantage

). I thought, maybe, they didn't have it installed in 1940...on this one warship that I'm in contact with. There is, of course, one way to find out (I don't adhere to the DiD theory of realism).

Give me about 15 minutes and I'll rig up a test.

Jimbuna · 10-15-11, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by prowler3

Thanks Jim. How do you explain the lack of an ASDIC range indicated for the C&D when highlighted on the nav map...it is there for the V&W? (asks Vic...looking for any little advantage

). I thought, maybe, they didn't have it installed in 1940...on this one warship that I'm in contact with. There is, of course, one way to find out (I don't adhere to the DiD theory of realism).

Give me about 15 minutes and I'll rig up a test.

Gerald · 10-15-11, 08:26 AM

Almost an hour has passed, all we wait, for your input....

Jimbuna · 10-15-11, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Vendor

Almost an hour has passed, all we wait, for your input....

Soon....busy investigating

Jimbuna · 10-15-11, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by prowler3

Thanks Jim. How do you explain the lack of an ASDIC range indicated for the C&D when highlighted on the nav map...it is there for the V&W? (asks Vic...looking for any little advantage

). I thought, maybe, they didn't have it installed in 1940...on this one warship that I'm in contact with. There is, of course, one way to find out (I don't adhere to the DiD theory of realism).

Okay...ran a test in 1940 and you are correct, the C&D was without Asdic so tested in Jan 43 and ASDIC was fitted.

The question I'm asking myself is....was ASDIC fitted dependant on date or skill level of crew?

I honestly can't remember right now but if you are intent on knowing let me know and I'll look into the matter further.

Gerald · 10-15-11, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Okay...ran a test in 1940 and you are correct, the C&D was without Asdic so tested in Jan 43 and ASDIC was fitted.

The question I'm asking myself is....was ASDIC fitted dependant on date or skill level of crew?

I honestly can't remember right now but if you are intent on knowing let me know and I'll look into the matter further.

10-15-11, 10:52 AM

Trained ASDIC dolphins working for the allies?

Jimbuna · 10-15-11, 11:01 AM

Gerald · 10-15-11, 11:05 AM

I like them at sea,

Jimbuna · 10-15-11, 11:18 AM

Gerald · 10-15-11, 11:36 AM

Notify me not, winter will soon come

10-13-11, 06:48 PM	#1
prowler3 XO Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado, for now. Any RED State, ASAP. Posts: 401 Downloads: 77 Uploads: 0	ASDIC deployment? It's Summer of 1940 and I'm hanging around Dunkirk (GWX3, btw). I have 2 destroyers coming out of Dunkirk, a C&D Class in the lead and a V&W behind. When I highlight the C&D on the map, it does not have an ASDIC range dashed line indicated...only the longer range hydrophone. Should I believe the C&D does not have ASDIC capabilities? The C&D Class is not one of the GWX modded ships, according to the GWX manual, so I went looking in the SH3 documentation and museum for info on what various warships had for detection equipment...no luck there. I was a bit disappointed that the museum did not supply more info in this regard? So...should I kill the V&W first, trusting that the C&D of this era can't ping me?

10-13-11, 07:11 PM	#2
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	I would take it out which was best, without regard to active sonar, __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

10-14-11, 12:30 PM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,481 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The C&D Class does in fact have ASDIC fitted so if you feel you must attack two greyhounds of the sea I'd suggest you take that class out first. Be advised, both classes are also fitted with depth charges and in the hands of a competent crew (your gamble) I'd probably err on the side of staying well clear of them. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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prowler3 XO Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado, for now. Any RED State, ASAP. Posts: 401 Downloads: 77 Uploads: 0	Thanks Jim. How do you explain the lack of an ASDIC range indicated for the C&D when highlighted on the nav map...it is there for the V&W? (asks Vic...looking for any little advantage ). I thought, maybe, they didn't have it installed in 1940...on this one warship that I'm in contact with. There is, of course, one way to find out (I don't adhere to the DiD theory of realism).

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	I like them at sea, __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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