spotted on surface

But the fact is that real u-boats got very close at night without being spotted, including some actually getting inside the convoy. The favored tactic was the night-surface attack.

[Grey Legion]

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

But the fact is that real u-boats got very close at night without being spotted, including some actually getting inside the convoy. The favored tactic was the night-surface attack.

True, but was that not only during the early years of the war?, also could that be addapted to actual gameplay ?? I would think they have a 50/50 chance to spot you also would the angle of approach play a role to minimize viewable profile.

I am not challenging I am asking..

Of course that's only early in the war. If we're talking late war then the escorts have R A D A R. Not much luck then.








That's a good point. Cobalt, what year are you playing in?

[Hartmann]

Depends of the speed , angle and sea state.

i use two metods if the scorts are in good position, wait at deck awash at very low speed in one side of the convoy, fire at long range and dive or evade.

or the same but waiting first in surface and after with flank speed charge against the side of the convoy , firing and evade at full speed in surface if it´s possible.

i use a IXB boat with engine upgrades,and it runs at 20/21 knts in good weather

if the scorts situation no it´s good i use a periscope attack