Keeping Depth in an 1XB, 1940

silentwayIII · 10-06-06, 09:53 PM

I'm using NYGM ver2.2. First time I decided to start a career with the IXB. Was on my first patrol out of Lorient. Stalked a convoy and then began position preparation for an attack. Reduced speed to 2kts and silent running. The submarine could not hold depth at 2kts and slowly began to sink. Had to increase speed to 3kts to get to periscope depth (now I'm louder than I should be) but could only get to 15 meters. I used the observation scope to fire torpedo's. Did kill two merchants, but was immeadiatly set upon by escorts...Black Swan and Flower. Went deep...175 meters and silent running at 2kts. Could not keep my depth and slowly went deeper. Again, had to increase speed to 3kts to get back to my original depth. And of course was louder and unable to sneak away because i had to carry too much speed/noise.

I've used the VIIB and C with NYGM mod and both of these submarines maintained their depth easily at 2kts. Have played many of the NYGM single missions without problems. Is this an issue with this particular submarine and NYGM?

When I've used the GW mod and this particular type submarine (7 missions so far) or any of the other boats there are no depth keeping problems with any of them. Again using silent running and a speed of no more than 2kts in trying to sneak away.

Any and all help is appreciated.

10-06-06, 09:53 PM	#1
silentwayIII Electrician's Mate Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 135 Downloads: 166 Uploads: 0	Keeping Depth in an 1XB, 1940 I'm using NYGM ver2.2. First time I decided to start a career with the IXB. Was on my first patrol out of Lorient. Stalked a convoy and then began position preparation for an attack. Reduced speed to 2kts and silent running. The submarine could not hold depth at 2kts and slowly began to sink. Had to increase speed to 3kts to get to periscope depth (now I'm louder than I should be) but could only get to 15 meters. I used the observation scope to fire torpedo's. Did kill two merchants, but was immeadiatly set upon by escorts...Black Swan and Flower. Went deep...175 meters and silent running at 2kts. Could not keep my depth and slowly went deeper. Again, had to increase speed to 3kts to get back to my original depth. And of course was louder and unable to sneak away because i had to carry too much speed/noise. I've used the VIIB and C with NYGM mod and both of these submarines maintained their depth easily at 2kts. Have played many of the NYGM single missions without problems. Is this an issue with this particular submarine and NYGM? When I've used the GW mod and this particular type submarine (7 missions so far) or any of the other boats there are no depth keeping problems with any of them. Again using silent running and a speed of no more than 2kts in trying to sneak away. Any and all help is appreciated.