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!

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, 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!