Observation Periscope

[mangaroca]

Hi All,

I am wondering what it is for? It has smaller ocular magnitude... The only purpose I came up with is that after destruction of the attack scope we (the Germans during WWII) can/could use a secondary device. However, whay weren't the U-boots given two IDENTICAL X8 (X10 in GWX) SCOPES!?

The second thing is an idea.
When at periscope depth, with observation periscope extended and with at least one officer (prefferably the Watch Officer) in the Control Room the command (normaly available only on the surface) "NEAREST VISUAL TARGET" be available? Could THIS be modded?

What do You say?

[rb4door]

from my reading i've found the observation or "sky" periscope had a much larger head lense than the attack periscope - it was for navigation purposes and for actually viewing the sky - i'm assuming for weather reporting.

[mangaroca]

Well, thats what I'm saying! Let's makethe obs. scope work under the water! In my opinion the Watch officer could be using it just as well as the Captain so the command "Nearest Visual Contact" should be available...

[danlisa]

Originally Posted by mangaroca

Well, thats what I'm saying! Let's makethe obs. scope work under the water! In my opinion the Watch officer could be using it just as well as the Captain so the command "Nearest Visual Contact" should be available...

Ummmm, the OBS scope does work when submerged. In two ways, first you can use it for mine detection & secondly, if you are at the Attack Scope and you raise the OBS scope too you will get better NAV MAP updates, whether it be planes or ships. However, it is not possible to have your NO or WO give you audible responses. (hardcode <sigh>)

[rb4door]

^^ ooh thanks danlisa, didnt know that about the observation scope.

I shall stick it up more often now

[danlisa]

I forgot.

Another thing to consider is to have the OBS scope up when snorkeling at TC. It will give you the much needed warning if you are about to be attacked by aircraft.