Storm - your best friend in '44 and '45

Rhodes · 10-24-08, 09:10 AM

I recall that on SH3 the snorkell was deteced as a "somenting" of ship size. But I don't know if GWX and/or SH3 commander correct this.

meduza · 10-24-08, 09:48 AM

The schnorkel is detectable by radar, from about 5km. This figure is based on some quick Single mission test, so it's probably not very accurate.
I guess the visual detection range is also close to 5 km, maybe even less.

Regarding the aircraft activity, I also think they are less active by night, and I never saw one during the storm.

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Originally Posted by FIREWALL

I can bring on bad weather by going 1024 tc and go 128 tc for 24 hrs to get bck to good weather.

Didn't know that. Thanks for the tip.

kylania · 10-24-08, 10:17 AM

Technically the snorkel would have limited you to 6kts and wouldn't have functioned well in bad weather, but yeah it's good to have all the same.

Remember to have your periscopes up to help with seeing planes should they attack you.

meduza · 10-24-08, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by kylania

Technically the snorkel would have limited you to 6kts and wouldn't have functioned well in bad weather, but yeah it's good to have all the same.

True. Fortunately for us, those limitations are not fully simulated in SH3

, although the top speed is limited to some 12kt (type IX), and the schnorkel does have a problem in high waves.

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Originally Posted by kylania

Remember to have your periscopes up to help with seeing planes should they attack you.

I do, but the planes are rarely spotted. Usualy the first sign that I am spoted is a damage report. But now I'm equipped with the RWR on top of the schnorkel and I'll be fine.

PappyCain · 10-24-08, 11:05 AM

In high sea states (see former post) AND driving wind and rain, I will risk running on top as the RAF / USAAF will be grounded. Even surface ships will have difficulty theoretically. Just wish we had a reduction in crew performance with sea sick sailors ...

Jimbuna · 10-24-08, 02:19 PM

Don't forget the surface radar....a real killer in bad weather

meduza · 10-24-08, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Don't forget the surface radar....a real killer in bad weather

That's exactly why I've chosen to stay submerged most of the time...

10-24-08, 09:10 AM	#1
Rhodes Silent Hunter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Figueira da Foz, Portugal Posts: 4,520 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 0	I recall that on SH3 the snorkell was deteced as a "somenting" of ship size. But I don't know if GWX and/or SH3 commander correct this. __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/16416646@N05/

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kylania Silent Hunter Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,528 Downloads: 118 Uploads: 0	Technically the snorkel would have limited you to 6kts and wouldn't have functioned well in bad weather, but yeah it's good to have all the same. Remember to have your periscopes up to help with seeing planes should they attack you. __________________

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PappyCain Samurai Navy Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: on the Atlantic Ocean Posts: 559 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	In high sea states (see former post) AND driving wind and rain, I will risk running on top as the RAF / USAAF will be grounded. Even surface ships will have difficulty theoretically. Just wish we had a reduction in crew performance with sea sick sailors ... __________________ DID, no cheats, no shortcuts, no non-historic equipment deviations. Boat and crew safety is integral with my immersion style! Follow the historic events during your patrol: http://www.uboat.net/today.html

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,016 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Don't forget the surface radar....a real killer in bad weather __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!