Hiding From Pesky Aircraft

Delgard · 09-05-18, 09:07 AM

A week, or so, ago I happened to sit VERY close to the bottom next to a sunken ship that was making a lot of noise. I know that it effects my sonar, but I also noticed that it seems to affect the MPA of the enemy in looking for me. I have since used the tactic to good effect.

Yesterday, while damaged, I sat between two ships that happened to sink close to each other and a Grisha III went right over me without detecting me. For shallow water ops it was a learned tactic.

Just thought to pass on.

FPSchazly · 09-05-18, 11:25 AM

Well, since you are sitting there, it could just be that you're making for 0 knots and therefore making as little noise as possible. Was the Grisha pinging?

Delgard · 09-05-18, 11:46 AM

Yep. And it isn't the first time that I have used the tactic. It was just rather blatant. Yes, I was at 0 knots, too.

But, I have probably done it...5 times now since I noticed that that the MPA just seemed to go away. Which goes to show that the "pilot" doesn't think that I might hide next to a sunken ship. That brings up another point about the AI.

Week later update; it works.

Sean C · 08-13-20, 07:12 PM

Maybe I'm an idiot, but just last night I discovered I could shadow a merchant all the way to the coast for a land attack mission. I found one that was headed my way, so I stayed just behind and beneath him and was never detected. I even launched my TLAMs from right behind him. Conveniently, he did a 180° and I followed him all the way back out to sea.

I'm guessing I'm super-late to the party on this one. But my specialty is navigation, not stealth.

steel shark · 08-14-20, 10:01 AM

did you know
there are more planes
underwater than submarines in the sky

Sean C · 08-15-20, 01:32 AM

Seems legit.

09-05-18, 09:07 AM	#1
Delgard Skipper Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: AZ & DC Posts: 487 Downloads: 48 Uploads: 0	Hiding From Pesky Aircraft A week, or so, ago I happened to sit VERY close to the bottom next to a sunken ship that was making a lot of noise. I know that it effects my sonar, but I also noticed that it seems to affect the MPA of the enemy in looking for me. I have since used the tactic to good effect. Yesterday, while damaged, I sat between two ships that happened to sink close to each other and a Grisha III went right over me without detecting me. For shallow water ops it was a learned tactic. Just thought to pass on.

09-05-18, 11:25 AM	#2
FPSchazly Good Hunting! Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Maryland Posts: 771 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 1	Well, since you are sitting there, it could just be that you're making for 0 knots and therefore making as little noise as possible. Was the Grisha pinging? __________________ Your friendly neighborhood modern submarine YouTuber. My videos: Exclusive Look at Modern Naval Warfare! Dangerous Waters Liu Doctrine (LwAmi Learn to play Dangerous Waters

09-05-18, 11:46 AM	#3
Delgard Skipper Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: AZ & DC Posts: 487 Downloads: 48 Uploads: 0	Yep. And it isn't the first time that I have used the tactic. It was just rather blatant. Yes, I was at 0 knots, too. But, I have probably done it...5 times now since I noticed that that the MPA just seemed to go away. Which goes to show that the "pilot" doesn't think that I might hide next to a sunken ship. That brings up another point about the AI. Week later update; it works. Last edited by Delgard; 09-15-18 at 08:19 AM.

08-13-20, 07:12 PM	#4
Sean C Grey Wolf Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 907 Downloads: 12 Uploads: 2	Maybe I'm an idiot, but just last night I discovered I could shadow a merchant all the way to the coast for a land attack mission. I found one that was headed my way, so I stayed just behind and beneath him and was never detected. I even launched my TLAMs from right behind him. Conveniently, he did a 180° and I followed him all the way back out to sea. I'm guessing I'm super-late to the party on this one. But my specialty is navigation, not stealth. __________________ If you have a question about celestial navigation ... ask me! Celestial Navigation Spreadsheet

08-14-20, 10:01 AM	#5
steel shark XO Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Uk Posts: 414 Downloads: 48 Uploads: 5	aircraft did you know there are more planes underwater than submarines in the sky __________________ "History is Written by the Victors." Last edited by steel shark; 09-07-20 at 11:44 AM.

08-15-20, 01:32 AM	#6
Sean C Grey Wolf Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 907 Downloads: 12 Uploads: 2	Seems legit. __________________ If you have a question about celestial navigation ... ask me! Celestial Navigation Spreadsheet