Ease of Detection by Active Sonar Differences between U-Boat types?

bstanko6 · 04-24-18, 03:42 PM

In other words worry about profile, not the size of your boat. As Schlechter said no difference.

Pisces · 04-28-18, 05:44 PM

So if you must select a type for it's active sonar performance then select one with best turning rate for speed. You want the one that is the best at being able to turn as quickly at slow speeds. (Just came up with this, never tested it myself) It is very easy to get broadside returns when you are down and the destroyers are circling you above. And you don't want to increase speed for a quicker turn. Silence matters.

04-24-18, 03:42 PM	#1
bstanko6 Admiral Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Murwik Naval Academy Posts: 2,130 Downloads: 390 Uploads: 13	In other words worry about profile, not the size of your boat. As Schlechter said no difference.

04-28-18, 05:44 PM	#2
Pisces Silent Hunter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: AN9771 Posts: 4,904 Downloads: 304 Uploads: 0	So if you must select a type for it's active sonar performance then select one with best turning rate for speed. You want the one that is the best at being able to turn as quickly at slow speeds. (Just came up with this, never tested it myself) It is very easy to get broadside returns when you are down and the destroyers are circling you above. And you don't want to increase speed for a quicker turn. Silence matters.