Depthkeeping during attacks (?)

Luno · 02-29-12, 06:55 PM

Hi Kaleuns,

I've read that it's really difficult for a sub to maintain a precise depth, and this is especially critical at periscope depth and while making attacks.

Apparently, the sub had to be moving at all times in order to have enough water-flow over the dive-planes and rudder to keep the depth and heading constant.

Is this a valid concern, and is there a mod which addresses this? At what speed, historically, did subs move in order to make a submerged attack?

This would certainly add an interesting element to TDC calculations...

02-29-12, 06:55 PM	#1
Luno Ensign Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 234 Downloads: 123 Uploads: 0	Depthkeeping during attacks (?) Hi Kaleuns, I've read that it's really difficult for a sub to maintain a precise depth, and this is especially critical at periscope depth and while making attacks. Apparently, the sub had to be moving at all times in order to have enough water-flow over the dive-planes and rudder to keep the depth and heading constant. Is this a valid concern, and is there a mod which addresses this? At what speed, historically, did subs move in order to make a submerged attack? This would certainly add an interesting element to TDC calculations... __________________ Career: Feb. 13, 1942 "Cpt. Johny Goodwood" Porpoise class: USS Shark, SS-174 Patrols: 2 Victories: 1 Merchants (4519 GRT), 0 Warships (0 GRT), 0 Aircraft Sunk with all hands lost.