Help with Campaign mission 2 (Vladivostok)

ru_disa · 06-21-12, 09:57 PM

After I complete my main objectives in the Vladivostok mission, I get a message telling me that there may be subs near Pavloskoye naval base and that I should go and identify them.
I can't seem to do that no matter how hard I try. I tried repositioning the sub in the deep waters SE from the naval base, still nothing. I tried using my active sonar, but it gives me no contacts at all!

Eventually, I tried turning truth on, and I saw there are two subs pretty much where I was expecting to find them, but I can't detected. The subs are stationary, so I guess their engines are off. That would explain why I don't get a passive sonar contact... but what about my active sonar?
How do I detect a sub when its engine's off anyway?

Any help is very much appreciated!

Molon Labe · 06-21-12, 10:36 PM

passive and active contact should be possible. The terrain and your ownship speed may prevent you from getting a contact.

If this is how I remember it, your best bet for contact on those subs...if they are in harbor, is the periscope.

Dive! Dive! Dive! · 06-22-12, 03:19 AM

What was the depth? If it was on the surface then as stated, the periscope is your best bet. And where was the subs positioned in relation to your sub and which angle where you at? It could be something to do with which array you were using.

ru_disa · 06-22-12, 08:57 AM

Thanks for the answers!
The two subs are stationary at about 150ft depth (I know this because I activated Show Truth, in frustration) so no periscope. I move around at 3 knots speed, positioning my sub so that the point where the 2 enemy subs are is at 90° at port or stbd. I try to position myself so that I can get the best reading from all the arrays. All arrays are functioning correctly with minimal background noise.
Bear in mind that I was able to detect and classify all contacts in the first part of the mission, no problem.

Dive! Dive! Dive! · 06-22-12, 11:28 AM

My best bet is to hit the subs with active sonar head on. That way you can maximize the sonar coverage. If all else fails then it must be a glitch. I can detect them with no problem and I am further away than you were. If it doesn't work then I recommend restarting the mission.

ru_disa · 06-22-12, 11:51 AM

Yeah, I thought it might be a glitch... Anyway, I'll try your suggestion about active sonar head-on!

thanks

06-21-12, 09:57 PM	#1
ru_disa Swabbie Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 13 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	Help with Campaign mission 2 (Vladivostok) After I complete my main objectives in the Vladivostok mission, I get a message telling me that there may be subs near Pavloskoye naval base and that I should go and identify them. I can't seem to do that no matter how hard I try. I tried repositioning the sub in the deep waters SE from the naval base, still nothing. I tried using my active sonar, but it gives me no contacts at all! Eventually, I tried turning truth on, and I saw there are two subs pretty much where I was expecting to find them, but I can't detected. The subs are stationary, so I guess their engines are off. That would explain why I don't get a passive sonar contact... but what about my active sonar? How do I detect a sub when its engine's off anyway? Any help is very much appreciated!

06-21-12, 10:36 PM	#2
Molon Labe Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Along the Watchtower Posts: 3,810 Downloads: 27 Uploads: 5	passive and active contact should be possible. The terrain and your ownship speed may prevent you from getting a contact. If this is how I remember it, your best bet for contact on those subs...if they are in harbor, is the periscope. __________________

06-22-12, 03:19 AM	#3
Dive! Dive! Dive! Machinist's Mate Join Date: May 2012 Location: In a sub Posts: 122 Downloads: 50 Uploads: 0	What was the depth? If it was on the surface then as stated, the periscope is your best bet. And where was the subs positioned in relation to your sub and which angle where you at? It could be something to do with which array you were using. __________________ "Herr Kaleun, we have ran aground!"

06-22-12, 11:28 AM	#5
Dive! Dive! Dive! Machinist's Mate Join Date: May 2012 Location: In a sub Posts: 122 Downloads: 50 Uploads: 0	My best bet is to hit the subs with active sonar head on. That way you can maximize the sonar coverage. If all else fails then it must be a glitch. I can detect them with no problem and I am further away than you were. If it doesn't work then I recommend restarting the mission. __________________ "Herr Kaleun, we have ran aground!"

06-22-12, 08:57 AM	#4
ru_disa Swabbie Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 13 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the answers! The two subs are stationary at about 150ft depth (I know this because I activated Show Truth, in frustration) so no periscope. I move around at 3 knots speed, positioning my sub so that the point where the 2 enemy subs are is at 90° at port or stbd. I try to position myself so that I can get the best reading from all the arrays. All arrays are functioning correctly with minimal background noise. Bear in mind that I was able to detect and classify all contacts in the first part of the mission, no problem.

06-22-12, 11:51 AM	#6
ru_disa Swabbie Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 13 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	Yeah, I thought it might be a glitch... Anyway, I'll try your suggestion about active sonar head-on! thanks