Thoughts on deck guns

Freiwillige · 09-30-09, 08:06 PM

After watching a youtube video of a type VII deck gun in action I noticed that the effect of the hits was not what I expected. There was a concussion that blew out the side of the ship and made the whole wall of the ship reverberate!

The destructive potential is definitely right in GWX!

But I whonder if the shell penitrates the hull and detonates just inside the enclosed area? That would explain the blown out instead of the blown in effect I watched.

At any rate my observations are thus. 88mm deck guns blew ships apart and drastically at that. And the reload times were amazing.

popcorn2721 · 09-30-09, 09:55 PM

dude, thanks for posting that... I dont know if you noticed there is a link on the users details about that vid, you can download a nice long vid of some WWII action with just a click. Took me about 25 min to download, Ill let you know how good it is tomorrow.

Freiwillige · 09-30-09, 11:31 PM

Let me know!

popcorn2721 · 10-01-09, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Freiwillige

Let me know!

Ok I gave it a watch today, the film is 30min long and in German... looks like a propaganda film covering all branches of service on the front. Ive seen most of the footage before but its still worth a DL.

Freiwillige · 10-01-09, 10:42 PM

Its probably all "Die Deutsche Wochenschau" German WWII News for the homefront.

Zilch · 10-01-09, 07:28 AM

Cool link...thanks for pointing us at it.

Jimbuna · 10-01-09, 07:59 AM

Here is a quick reference to the U-b0at deck guns:

http://www.uboataces.com/weapon-deck-gun.shtml

Freiwillige · 10-01-09, 10:44 AM

Actually Starting at 25 seconds It fires THREE TIMES before the 33 second mark!

Thats a staggering three shots in 8 seconds!

Maybe load times are faster than we thought?

Jimbuna · 10-01-09, 01:29 PM

A lot depended on the sea state, platform stability and the training/efficiency of the gun crew.

JScones · 10-02-09, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Freiwillige

Actually Starting at 25 seconds It fires THREE TIMES before the 33 second mark!

Thats a staggering three shots in 8 seconds!

Maybe load times are faster than we thought?

And thus, it begins (or more accurately, returns)...

Jimbuna · 10-03-09, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by JScones

And thus, it begins (or more accurately, returns)...

Rgr that

Commander Gizmo · 10-02-09, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Freiwillige

Actually Starting at 25 seconds It fires THREE TIMES before the 33 second mark!

Thats a staggering three shots in 8 seconds!

Maybe load times are faster than we thought?

There are quite a few cuts to other camera views during that 8 seconds. You sure the timing is perfect there?

Freiwillige · 10-02-09, 04:44 PM

There are no cuts. I watched and re-watched and there are zero cuts in that film. The shells weighed 30 pounds each and a small guy could man handle them in and out of a breach fairly effectively. With that said I do realize that several factors do exist.

A. Deck gun crews only kept a few rounds in the locker near the gun, the rest had to be manhandled through the boat so obviously the first few rounds are going to be quicker.

B. Like stated earlier in the post sea state played a vital part in how efficient the crew could load the gun.

C. Due to limitations in the game the GWX team have to figure out an average for all conditions for the loading time, they chose a middle ground which is not bad if you ask me.

melnibonian · 10-03-09, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Freiwillige

Actually Starting at 25 seconds It fires THREE TIMES before the 33 second mark!

Thats a staggering three shots in 8 seconds!

Maybe load times are faster than we thought?

As per the article Jim posted "The rate of fire with a good crew was 15 to 18 rounds per minute". In here we need to remember the following:

1. The sea state is vital both in terms of loading the gun and in terms of aiming accurately.

2. Crew efficiency is paramount here.

In general reloading of the gun was not too difficult as they were using a humman chain to carry the shells. Therefore the rate of one round per 4 seconds is not too strange for me.

09-30-09, 08:06 PM	#1
Freiwillige The Old Man Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phx. Az Posts: 1,458 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Thoughts on deck guns After watching a youtube video of a type VII deck gun in action I noticed that the effect of the hits was not what I expected. There was a concussion that blew out the side of the ship and made the whole wall of the ship reverberate! The destructive potential is definitely right in GWX! But I whonder if the shell penitrates the hull and detonates just inside the enclosed area? That would explain the blown out instead of the blown in effect I watched. At any rate my observations are thus. 88mm deck guns blew ships apart and drastically at that. And the reload times were amazing.

09-30-09, 09:55 PM	#2
popcorn2721 Gunner Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ill Posts: 93 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	dude, thanks for posting that... I dont know if you noticed there is a link on the users details about that vid, you can download a nice long vid of some WWII action with just a click. Took me about 25 min to download, Ill let you know how good it is tomorrow. __________________ Silent Hunter III v1.4b GWX2.0 GWX2.1 GWX3.0 Uboat Commander 3.2 Life Boats final Torpedo Damage final Silent Hunter 4...more on that later

10-01-09, 07:28 AM	#6
Zilch Torpedoman Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 118 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	Cool link...thanks for pointing us at it. __________________ Depth charges pounding your flanges loose? Hedgehogs dislodging your precious bulkheads? Use Beemans Gum! Freshens breath and doubles as an adhesive in a pinch. The gum of choice aboard U-54!

10-01-09, 07:59 AM	#7
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,770 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Here is a quick reference to the U-b0at deck guns: http://www.uboataces.com/weapon-deck-gun.shtml __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

10-01-09, 01:29 PM	#9
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,770 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	A lot depended on the sea state, platform stability and the training/efficiency of the gun crew. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

09-30-09, 11:31 PM	#3
Freiwillige The Old Man Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phx. Az Posts: 1,458 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Let me know!

10-01-09, 10:42 PM	#5
Freiwillige The Old Man Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phx. Az Posts: 1,458 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Its probably all "Die Deutsche Wochenschau" German WWII News for the homefront.

10-01-09, 10:44 AM	#8
Freiwillige The Old Man Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phx. Az Posts: 1,458 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Actually Starting at 25 seconds It fires THREE TIMES before the 33 second mark! Thats a staggering three shots in 8 seconds! Maybe load times are faster than we thought?

10-02-09, 04:44 PM	#13
Freiwillige The Old Man Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phx. Az Posts: 1,458 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	There are no cuts. I watched and re-watched and there are zero cuts in that film. The shells weighed 30 pounds each and a small guy could man handle them in and out of a breach fairly effectively. With that said I do realize that several factors do exist. A. Deck gun crews only kept a few rounds in the locker near the gun, the rest had to be manhandled through the boat so obviously the first few rounds are going to be quicker. B. Like stated earlier in the post sea state played a vital part in how efficient the crew could load the gun. C. Due to limitations in the game the GWX team have to figure out an average for all conditions for the loading time, they chose a middle ground which is not bad if you ask me.