Quote:
Originally Posted by LoBlo
Actually... if the battery life was extended to very long levels it would be a good model for AIP. As it is right now the RA AIP model is really just a nuke reactor with a 20 kt speed limit. Would it be possible to keep the Diseal/battery model, but use a ultra long range batter to simulate hydrogen power. It would take some hacking of the code though I think.
|
The reason why modern playable AIP subs in DW are "nuclear powered" is because of a limit in the interface files.
The towed array sensor is only available for nuclear subs, so having a real Type 212 with correct AIP modelling would have meant using the diesel eletric panel and forgo completely the towed array.
Same for Collins, for Harushio etc...
If you ask me, having the towed array is much more important than a half baked AIP modelling.
Modern diesel eletric subs have a towed array, it is a fundamental sensor that simply cannot be forgotten.
Now for old diesel electric subs, such as the old Kilo, yes an increase in battery range should be possibile.