Driving in shallow water

Avio · 04-10-19, 09:18 PM

As the Kilo does not have a Depth under keel sounding reading like that of the Akula, how does one navigate around shallow water region without running into the ground?

Amazing how the real world Kilo folks managed to do those shallow water mission runs.

Similarly, any way to detect if there is any underwater cliff looming ahead, even for the Akula or any other sub?

p7p8 · 04-10-19, 11:09 PM

For all submarines under keel depth is displayed on digital bar (right bottom part of screen)

Avio · 04-10-19, 11:38 PM

Yes I know that. But in the real Kilo sub, is there a way to know the depth below the keel?

FPSchazly · 04-11-19, 09:03 AM

I would not presume that the Dangerous Waters control panel interface captures all of the Kilo's abilities. I am quite certain they would have a way to measure depth under the keel.

To see a cliff ahead, you'd have to use high frequency active sonar.

Kapitan · 04-12-19, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Avio

Yes I know that. But in the real Kilo sub, is there a way to know the depth below the keel?

Having been on the Orzel a Polish Kilo they do have depth gauges that measure water depth under keel, and like FPSCHAZLEY said its done by HF Sonar

ET2SN · 04-13-19, 07:33 PM

I think the OP is also missing something more obvious.

Your Nav Map is there for several reasons. One of them is so you can drive the boat without running aground. Use the map to figure out where you want to go, always pay attention to the DEPTH display in the lower left corner.

The Nav Map is lot more than an over-head tactical display.

04-10-19, 09:18 PM	#1
Avio Watch Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 27 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Driving in shallow water As the Kilo does not have a Depth under keel sounding reading like that of the Akula, how does one navigate around shallow water region without running into the ground? Amazing how the real world Kilo folks managed to do those shallow water mission runs. Similarly, any way to detect if there is any underwater cliff looming ahead, even for the Akula or any other sub?

04-10-19, 11:09 PM	#2
p7p8 Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 742 Downloads: 136 Uploads: 6	For all submarines under keel depth is displayed on digital bar (right bottom part of screen) __________________

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FPSchazly Good Hunting! Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Beantown Posts: 776 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 1	I would not presume that the Dangerous Waters control panel interface captures all of the Kilo's abilities. I am quite certain they would have a way to measure depth under the keel. To see a cliff ahead, you'd have to use high frequency active sonar. __________________ Your friendly neighborhood modern submarine YouTuber. My videos: Exclusive Look at Modern Naval Warfare! Dangerous Waters Liu Doctrine (LwAmi Learn to play Dangerous Waters

04-10-19, 11:38 PM	#3
Avio Watch Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 27 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Yes I know that. But in the real Kilo sub, is there a way to know the depth below the keel?

04-13-19, 07:33 PM	#6
ET2SN Ocean Warrior Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 2,652 Downloads: 60 Uploads: 0	I think the OP is also missing something more obvious. Your Nav Map is there for several reasons. One of them is so you can drive the boat without running aground. Use the map to figure out where you want to go, always pay attention to the DEPTH display in the lower left corner. The Nav Map is lot more than an over-head tactical display.