Is there an advantage to repair flooding on the surface?

Ping Panther · 10-09-08, 09:43 AM

Is there any advantage to repairing a water flooding damage condition while surfaced as opposed to the more typical stuation of repairing/pumping while deeply submerged?

I am only wondering of real life conditions on a sub for the moment. It seems to me that it is much more difficult to fight the flooding back while at depth since there would be considerable exterior pressures to work against. And, I have not had enough simulated experience to test it out in SH3 to know if it would help as an actual tactical advantage, or if it is even modeled. For obvious reasons being most likely DC-ed by the escort patrols as you are being damaged with flooded compartments.

Thanks for any opinions in advance.

10-09-08, 09:43 AM	#1
Ping Panther Lieutenant Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: the armpit of the Mid-Atlantic / Quadrant CA42 Posts: 262 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Is there an advantage to repair flooding on the surface? Is there any advantage to repairing a water flooding damage condition while surfaced as opposed to the more typical stuation of repairing/pumping while deeply submerged? I am only wondering of real life conditions on a sub for the moment. It seems to me that it is much more difficult to fight the flooding back while at depth since there would be considerable exterior pressures to work against. And, I have not had enough simulated experience to test it out in SH3 to know if it would help as an actual tactical advantage, or if it is even modeled. For obvious reasons being most likely DC-ed by the escort patrols as you are being damaged with flooded compartments. Thanks for any opinions in advance.