Improved Active Sonar - 1943 on

nikbear · 08-21-08, 02:53 PM

No'3,you should be able to take a TypeVIIC/41 to about 300Ms,it is more agile undewater so is more able to dodge the ashcans and presents a smaller target:hmm:having said that,as you have found out predavolk my friend,when you get to that stage of the war attacking convoys is just near suicidal

you could do a number of things really:hmm:stick to the north atlantic,attack convoys in your nice new deep diving VIIC41,or get a TypeIXC,and use its greater range and go after lone merchants further away(I prefer this option myself,convoys scare the beejesus out of me

)or you could just give yourself up to the allies:rotfl:Whatever you do,I wouldn't advise getting a TypeIXD2,it may be heresy to say that to some,but the thing is just a big huge DD and plane attracter with a dive time not unlike the titanic,with very similar results

the choice is yours!

Jimbuna · 08-21-08, 03:46 PM

Treason!!....Heracy!!....IX's rock

nikbear · 08-21-08, 04:13 PM

Oh they do Jim,just not that zepplin sized,handling TypeIXD2:rotfl:I refer to them as the"one way ticket"......I wonder why:hmm:

Jimbuna · 08-21-08, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by nikbear

Oh they do Jim,just not that zepplin sized,handling TypeIXD2:rotfl:I refer to them as the"one way ticket"......I wonder why:hmm:

Because you never had enough money for a return ticket :hmm:

STEED · 08-21-08, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

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Originally Posted by nikbear

Oh they do Jim,just not that zepplin sized,handling TypeIXD2:rotfl:I refer to them as the"one way ticket"......I wonder why:hmm:

Because you never had enough money for a return ticket :hmm:

IX RULES OK

BasilY · 08-22-08, 01:14 AM

I tried IX twice before getting a handle on it. My fifth career, IXB throughout, is wonderful, But I havn't try IXD.

Back on the topic of convoys, they are tough after 93. Nic is right about the distance, give you more time to get away. DON'T put yourself directly in front of the convoy, put yourself about 3k on the side, inch forward a bit after the lead escort if necessary. Your shots will be less accurate. But in a war, the first priority is survival. Count yourself lucky if your spread sunk a ship or 2. I aim 2 each the 2 bigest prizes in the convoy. Back slow, change direction, and do deep. By the time of the torpedo impact, I enjoy a good lead on the escorts.

Fortunately, there are plenty of lone merchants in GWX out there in the great Atlantic.

08-21-08, 02:53 PM	#1
nikbear Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northampton,UK Posts: 1,859 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	No'3,you should be able to take a TypeVIIC/41 to about 300Ms,it is more agile undewater so is more able to dodge the ashcans and presents a smaller target:hmm:having said that,as you have found out predavolk my friend,when you get to that stage of the war attacking convoys is just near suicidalyou could do a number of things really:hmm:stick to the north atlantic,attack convoys in your nice new deep diving VIIC41,or get a TypeIXC,and use its greater range and go after lone merchants further away(I prefer this option myself,convoys scare the beejesus out of me)or you could just give yourself up to the allies:rotfl:Whatever you do,I wouldn't advise getting a TypeIXD2,it may be heresy to say that to some,but the thing is just a big huge DD and plane attracter with a dive time not unlike the titanic,with very similar resultsthe choice is yours! __________________ 'It is not surely known when the grey wolf shall come upon the seat of the gods' Ericksmal.

08-21-08, 03:46 PM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,964 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Treason!!....Heracy!!....IX's rock __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-21-08, 04:13 PM	#3
nikbear Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northampton,UK Posts: 1,859 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	Oh they do Jim,just not that zepplin sized,handling TypeIXD2:rotfl:I refer to them as the"one way ticket"......I wonder why:hmm: __________________ 'It is not surely known when the grey wolf shall come upon the seat of the gods' Ericksmal.

08-22-08, 01:14 AM	#6
BasilY Weps Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 359 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	I tried IX twice before getting a handle on it. My fifth career, IXB throughout, is wonderful, But I havn't try IXD. Back on the topic of convoys, they are tough after 93. Nic is right about the distance, give you more time to get away. DON'T put yourself directly in front of the convoy, put yourself about 3k on the side, inch forward a bit after the lead escort if necessary. Your shots will be less accurate. But in a war, the first priority is survival. Count yourself lucky if your spread sunk a ship or 2. I aim 2 each the 2 bigest prizes in the convoy. Back slow, change direction, and do deep. By the time of the torpedo impact, I enjoy a good lead on the escorts. Fortunately, there are plenty of lone merchants in GWX out there in the great Atlantic.