Choosing AA armament

04-22-11, 11:07 PM

I keep whatever comes with the boat.

Never fought a plane, unless my oxygen was at it's limits, and then only briefly.

Whether it's moddled in the sim or not, I don't know, but I prefer the less visible and smaller towers. So, I prefer a deck mounted 37 mm (For emergency use only).

gar · 04-22-11, 11:22 PM

Not an issue early war (39-40) but later whenever I have danced with aircraft bad-bad things tend to happon. I use the AA against small boat and as a final defense against patrol craft if I can't dive. otherwise dive deep, fast and pray! - Garry

STEED · 04-23-11, 03:32 AM

Wast of time taking on Aircraft, better off having fun shooting at ships as your crew man the Deck Gun and you on the AA Guns.

VONHARRIS · 04-23-11, 05:06 AM

I too have crash diving as the first option when an aircraft is spotted.

In the case that diving is not an option (loading external torps) two double 20mm will do the job.

Late in 1944 when the M42 zwilling becomes available then I use it.
I always remove the single 3,7 cm heavy flak of the early IXB and IXCs

Fish In The Water · 04-23-11, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VONHARRIS

In the case that diving is not an option (loading external torps) two double 20mm will do the job.

Quite nicely I might add...

Jimbuna · 04-23-11, 05:11 PM

It is always a gamble staying surfaced and going head to head with aircraft...the odds are stacked against you.

If you feel that you must for whatever reason then the twin 37mm is your most effective AA weapon.

04-23-11, 03:32 AM	#3
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Wast of time taking on Aircraft, better off having fun shooting at ships as your crew man the Deck Gun and you on the AA Guns. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

04-23-11, 05:11 PM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,552 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	It is always a gamble staying surfaced and going head to head with aircraft...the odds are stacked against you. If you feel that you must for whatever reason then the twin 37mm is your most effective AA weapon. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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04-22-11, 11:07 PM	#1
Snestorm Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	I keep whatever comes with the boat. Never fought a plane, unless my oxygen was at it's limits, and then only briefly. Whether it's moddled in the sim or not, I don't know, but I prefer the less visible and smaller towers. So, I prefer a deck mounted 37 mm (For emergency use only).

04-22-11, 11:22 PM	#2
gar Watch Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Jose, California, USA Posts: 17 Downloads: 827 Uploads: 0	Not an issue early war (39-40) but later whenever I have danced with aircraft bad-bad things tend to happon. I use the AA against small boat and as a final defense against patrol craft if I can't dive. otherwise dive deep, fast and pray! - Garry

04-23-11, 05:06 AM	#4
VONHARRIS Konteradmiral Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Greece Posts: 1,992 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 0	I too have crash diving as the first option when an aircraft is spotted. In the case that diving is not an option (loading external torps) two double 20mm will do the job. Late in 1944 when the M42 zwilling becomes available then I use it. I always remove the single 3,7 cm heavy flak of the early IXB and IXCs