Radar on VIIB

Shelton · 08-31-07, 02:43 AM

When did the VIIB get their first radars installed? Does anyone know approx what year and month ?

Cheers
Shelton.

Mikey_Wolf · 08-31-07, 04:08 AM

Can you have radar on the VIIb? I didn't think you could becuase the conning tower is not right.

Jimbuna · 08-31-07, 05:36 AM

The first radar detectors (FuMB 1 Metox 600A) were not fitted to boats until August 42 onwards. By this time the VIIB was quite old and those that had survived were relegated to training flotillas.
A little in depth research might yield you a more detailed answer though :hmm:

Shelton · 08-31-07, 05:37 AM

hey thanks for your answers - ok when did the Radio Direction Finders get installed on uboats?
Cheers
Shelton.

Jimbuna · 08-31-07, 05:53 AM

Not sure of the precise date....but they were available in the early 30s :hmm:

http://uboat.net/articles/id/51

Lafferty · 08-31-07, 07:17 AM

yeah i never got a radar while i was in in the VIIB boats.

Jimbuna · 08-31-07, 07:52 AM

In game the VIIC is always open to more upgrades....I prefer to start with a type II and wait for a VIIC in April 40

08-31-07, 12:00 PM

The first radar set on the Type VII was the FuMO-29. IIRC, first seen in late '42 or early '43. It consisted of 12 dipole antenna (six for sending and 6 for receiving) located around the front of the bridge. It was limited to a 60-degree arc and could locate contacts up to about 2+ nautical miles depending on weather.

The second radar set on the Type VII was the FuMO-30. IIRC, first seen around April or May '43. It was the first radar set with a revolving antenna (thus a 360-degree arc) that stored on the port side of the conning tower. It had a little bit greater distance than the FuMO-29.

The FuMO sets should not be confused with the Metox (FuMB) which came out in mid to late '42 and was know as the Biscay Cross. This was the first radar detection unit for air and sea. It could detect the allies radar at a great distance than could the allies detect the u-boat. This was later followed by Nexus and other units as the Allies change radar frequencies.

Avatar · 08-31-07, 02:27 PM

Im in a VIIB and it's dec 1940 and I could swear that a Town Class had me on radar. I dont have any radar detectors.
I spotted her just around 15Km. Dived to 30m, did silent running, ahead 2 knots. Then I tried to up the TC to let the Town go by, but the TC wouldnt go above 32(which due to sh3 cmdr, is my max "being hunted" value) The uboat detect-o-meter never changed from green, so I wondered as how I was being hunted.
Strange. The Town must have had me on radar.
Is there a list of dates for radar equipped escorts, ie. Class andType of radar?
much thanks.

Lafferty · 08-31-07, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avatar

Im in a VIIB and it's dec 1940 and I could swear that a Town Class had me on radar. I dont have any radar detectors.
I spotted her just around 15Km. Dived to 30m, did silent running, ahead 2 knots. Then I tried to up the TC to let the Town go by, but the TC wouldnt go above 32(which due to sh3 cmdr, is my max "being hunted" value) The uboat detect-o-meter never changed from green, so I wondered as how I was being hunted.
Strange. The Town must have had me on radar.
Is there a list of dates for radar equipped escorts, ie. Class andType of radar?
much thanks.

Wow that was intresting never heard of that before.

Shelton · 08-31-07, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avatar

Im in a VIIB and it's dec 1940 and I could swear that a Town Class had me on radar. I dont have any radar detectors.
I spotted her just around 15Km. Dived to 30m, did silent running, ahead 2 knots. Then I tried to up the TC to let the Town go by, but the TC wouldnt go above 32(which due to sh3 cmdr, is my max "being hunted" value) The uboat detect-o-meter never changed from green, so I wondered as how I was being hunted.
Strange. The Town must have had me on radar.
Is there a list of dates for radar equipped escorts, ie. Class andType of radar?
much thanks.

what mod are you playing with ?

Jimbuna · 09-01-07, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avatar

Im in a VIIB and it's dec 1940 and I could swear that a Town Class had me on radar. I dont have any radar detectors.
I spotted her just around 15Km. Dived to 30m, did silent running, ahead 2 knots. Then I tried to up the TC to let the Town go by, but the TC wouldnt go above 32(which due to sh3 cmdr, is my max "being hunted" value) The uboat detect-o-meter never changed from green, so I wondered as how I was being hunted.
Strange. The Town must have had me on radar.
Is there a list of dates for radar equipped escorts, ie. Class andType of radar?
much thanks.

Here you go

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...sh_naval_radar

08-31-07, 02:43 AM	#1
Shelton Planesman Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 195 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Radar on VIIB When did the VIIB get their first radars installed? Does anyone know approx what year and month ? Cheers Shelton. __________________ I use Linux http://www.kde.org/screenshots/

08-31-07, 04:08 AM	#2
Mikey_Wolf Torpedoman Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Wales Posts: 114 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Can you have radar on the VIIb? I didn't think you could becuase the conning tower is not right. __________________ Proud Captain of U-37, U-138 (GWX 2), and U.S.S Devastator (Various mods)

08-31-07, 05:36 AM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,519 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The first radar detectors (FuMB 1 Metox 600A) were not fitted to boats until August 42 onwards. By this time the VIIB was quite old and those that had survived were relegated to training flotillas. A little in depth research might yield you a more detailed answer though :hmm: __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-31-07, 05:37 AM	#4
Shelton Planesman Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 195 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	hey thanks for your answers - ok when did the Radio Direction Finders get installed on uboats? Cheers Shelton. __________________ I use Linux http://www.kde.org/screenshots/

08-31-07, 05:53 AM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,519 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Not sure of the precise date....but they were available in the early 30s :hmm: http://uboat.net/articles/id/51 __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-31-07, 07:17 AM	#6
Lafferty Officer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hot Springs Arkansas Posts: 245 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 0	yeah i never got a radar while i was in in the VIIB boats.

08-31-07, 07:52 AM	#7
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,519 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	In game the VIIC is always open to more upgrades....I prefer to start with a type II and wait for a VIIC in April 40 __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-31-07, 12:00 PM	#8
von Zelda Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	The first radar set on the Type VII was the FuMO-29. IIRC, first seen in late '42 or early '43. It consisted of 12 dipole antenna (six for sending and 6 for receiving) located around the front of the bridge. It was limited to a 60-degree arc and could locate contacts up to about 2+ nautical miles depending on weather. The second radar set on the Type VII was the FuMO-30. IIRC, first seen around April or May '43. It was the first radar set with a revolving antenna (thus a 360-degree arc) that stored on the port side of the conning tower. It had a little bit greater distance than the FuMO-29. The FuMO sets should not be confused with the Metox (FuMB) which came out in mid to late '42 and was know as the Biscay Cross. This was the first radar detection unit for air and sea. It could detect the allies radar at a great distance than could the allies detect the u-boat. This was later followed by Nexus and other units as the Allies change radar frequencies.

08-31-07, 02:27 PM	#9
Avatar Commodore Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Way out there Posts: 603 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Im in a VIIB and it's dec 1940 and I could swear that a Town Class had me on radar. I dont have any radar detectors. I spotted her just around 15Km. Dived to 30m, did silent running, ahead 2 knots. Then I tried to up the TC to let the Town go by, but the TC wouldnt go above 32(which due to sh3 cmdr, is my max "being hunted" value) The uboat detect-o-meter never changed from green, so I wondered as how I was being hunted. Strange. The Town must have had me on radar. Is there a list of dates for radar equipped escorts, ie. Class andType of radar? much thanks.