Depth Charge Detonation depth

Kristian2 · 12-30-07, 07:16 AM

What about the effectivity of the depth charge related to the depth of explosion. One obviously needs larger charges on greater depths, but how is the range of damage caused determined?

PavelKirilovich · 12-30-07, 12:00 PM

I can't answer that question in depth but the factors to consider, aside from depth, water pressure, burn rate of explosive compound and the blastwave expansion rate, would include the durability of the submarine's hull construction, its integrity, and the angle at which it impacts the blast effect.

12-30-07, 12:00 PM	#2
PavelKirilovich Machinist's Mate Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Canadian Coast Posts: 123 Downloads: 28 Uploads: 0	I can't answer that question in depth but the factors to consider, aside from depth, water pressure, burn rate of explosive compound and the blastwave expansion rate, would include the durability of the submarine's hull construction, its integrity, and the angle at which it impacts the blast effect. __________________ Winter Garden on the North Atlantic Currently: U128 (Type IXC), U180 (Type IXD2), U198 (Type IXD2) operating in the I.O. Previously: U48 (Type VIIB), U568 (Type VIIC) [Completed 1940-1945 career in Type VIIs, in the Atlantic] Running: SH3 v1.4b w/ GWX 2.1

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12-30-07, 07:16 AM	#1
Kristian2 Sailor man Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Netherlands Posts: 46 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	What about the effectivity of the depth charge related to the depth of explosion. One obviously needs larger charges on greater depths, but how is the range of damage caused determined?