Type XXI diving

Sandman_28054 · 08-30-11, 04:05 PM

On the Military Channel, the Type VII is the top submarine of all time.

I know many here have an attachment to this boat.

However, I like to upgrade whenever new models become available.

I have upgraded to the type XXI and had 4 missions thus far.

My base at Bergen was just disbanded and now I'm at Tronhiem.

On the last patrol, I came across a convoy in Grid AM72.

I sank an Intermediate Tanker, a Large Tanker, two Whale ships, a destroyer, and a frigate.

While trying to escape, I dove to 176 meters and ordered Silent running.

No matter what I tried, a destroyer always found me.

Tried attacking this convoy twice. (Saved before contact, and re-loaded)

Question: For those of you who are brave and have the Type XXI, what is the maximum depth you can dive to?

This last run, I dove to 196 meters.

theroc44 · 08-30-11, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Sandman_28054

On the Military Channel, the Type VII is the top submarine of all time.

I know many here have an attachment to this boat.

However, I like to upgrade whenever new models become available.

I have upgraded to the type XXI and had 4 missions thus far.

My base at Bergen was just disbanded and now I'm at Tronhiem.

On the last patrol, I came across a convoy in Grid AM72.

I sank an Intermediate Tanker, a Large Tanker, two Whale ships, a destroyer, and a frigate.

While trying to escape, I dove to 176 meters and ordered Silent running.

No matter what I tried, a destroyer always found me.

Tried attacking this convoy twice. (Saved before contact, and re-loaded)

Question: For those of you who are brave and have the Type XXI, what is the maximum depth you can dive to?

This last run, I dove to 196 meters.

212 was the farthest i was willing to go i heard crinks and cranks and went back up to operational depth they still sunk me. 1945 is a miserable time in GWX destroyers ASDIC is so good and the hedgehog is a major pain in the butt

Jimbuna · 08-31-11, 08:37 AM

If your using SH3 Commander the crush depths are normally varied but if not she should manage somewhere in the region of 250 metres.

The escorts have usually reached 'elite' status by 1945 so you correct in stating how tough it is....as it was in RL then.

Sandman_28054 · 08-31-11, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

If your using SH3 Commander the crush depths are normally varied but if not she should manage somewhere in the region of 250 metres.

The escorts have usually reached 'elite' status by 1945 so you correct in stating how tough it is....as it was in RL then.

I know the GWX manual says 210 meters, but I can press it on to 250, is that right?

Jimbuna · 08-31-11, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Sandman_28054

I know the GWX manual says 210 meters, but I can press it on to 250, is that right?

Try it and see....no pain, no gain

Sandman_28054 · 08-31-11, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Try it and see....no pain, no gain

What have I got to lose.

danasan · 08-31-11, 09:48 AM

Sandman, going deep and silent isn't the whole thing, did you read this?

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...51&postcount=1

There are some nice tips in that post...

PacificWolf · 08-31-11, 09:57 AM

I "Closed THe Clock" on Type XXI maximum dive i have reached its 275 meters after this depth i start to recieving messages hull damaged etc.

Jimbuna · 08-31-11, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Sandman_28054

What have I got to lose.

A U-boat?

Quote:

Originally Posted by PacificWolf

I "Closed THe Clock" on Type XXI maximum dive i have reached its 275 meters after this depth i start to recieving messages hull damaged etc.

Well then...there you go.

JazzJR · 08-31-11, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by PacificWolf

I "Closed THe Clock" on Type XXI maximum dive i have reached its 275 meters after this depth i start to recieving messages hull damaged etc.

Weird

because the destruction depth of the XXI submarine was around 330 meters.

BogdaNz · 08-31-11, 03:14 PM

i got to 280 and it's safe

PacificWolf · 08-31-11, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BogdaNz

i got to 280 and it's safe

nice

Jimbuna · 08-31-11, 03:35 PM

The data file actually states 500 metres burt I wouldn't advise it.

PacificWolf · 08-31-11, 03:41 PM

Yes, its a bad idea.
But you can change submarine parameters but its not historically then.
But i read that modified version of VIIC/42 can dive at about 500 meters, they use 28mm steel for hull to improve hull strength.
Its that true?

Jimbuna · 09-01-11, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by PacificWolf

Yes, its a bad idea.
But you can change submarine parameters but its not historically then.
But i read that modified version of VIIC/42 can dive at about 500 meters, they use 28mm steel for hull to improve hull strength.
Its that true?

I wouldn't have thought so....their diving depth as designed was about 200 metres and crush depth was estimated at 400 metres.

Problem being nobody ever took one to crush depth and lived to say exactly what it was

http://www.uboat.net/types/viic-42.htm

08-30-11, 04:05 PM	#1
Sandman_28054 Captain Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 547 Downloads: 279 Uploads: 0	Type XXI diving On the Military Channel, the Type VII is the top submarine of all time. I know many here have an attachment to this boat. However, I like to upgrade whenever new models become available. I have upgraded to the type XXI and had 4 missions thus far. My base at Bergen was just disbanded and now I'm at Tronhiem. On the last patrol, I came across a convoy in Grid AM72. I sank an Intermediate Tanker, a Large Tanker, two Whale ships, a destroyer, and a frigate. While trying to escape, I dove to 176 meters and ordered Silent running. No matter what I tried, a destroyer always found me. Tried attacking this convoy twice. (Saved before contact, and re-loaded) Question: For those of you who are brave and have the Type XXI, what is the maximum depth you can dive to? This last run, I dove to 196 meters.

08-31-11, 08:37 AM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,592 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	If your using SH3 Commander the crush depths are normally varied but if not she should manage somewhere in the region of 250 metres. The escorts have usually reached 'elite' status by 1945 so you correct in stating how tough it is....as it was in RL then. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-31-11, 09:48 AM	#7
danasan Elite Spam Hunter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Flensburg / Germany Posts: 1,141 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	Sandman, going deep and silent isn't the whole thing, did you read this? http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...51&postcount=1 There are some nice tips in that post... __________________ "I invite you to go inside this submergible hole in the water where you can nicely hide from destroyers."

08-31-11, 09:57 AM	#8
PacificWolf Ensign Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gdańsk, Poland. Posts: 233 Downloads: 237 Uploads: 3	I "Closed THe Clock" on Type XXI maximum dive i have reached its 275 meters after this depth i start to recieving messages hull damaged etc. __________________ "All ships can dive, only submarines can surface"

08-31-11, 03:14 PM	#11
BogdaNz Loader Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 83 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 0	i got to 280 and it's safe __________________

08-31-11, 03:35 PM	#13
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,592 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The data file actually states 500 metres burt I wouldn't advise it. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-31-11, 03:41 PM	#14
PacificWolf Ensign Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gdańsk, Poland. Posts: 233 Downloads: 237 Uploads: 3	Yes, its a bad idea. But you can change submarine parameters but its not historically then. But i read that modified version of VIIC/42 can dive at about 500 meters, they use 28mm steel for hull to improve hull strength. Its that true? __________________ "All ships can dive, only submarines can surface"