Hello Guys,
I did not see this in the thread, but I just skimmed over it , so if it is there, please disregard this comment. As you probably already know, the Germans developed the first homing torpedo. One of them, the G7es (Falke), was used but reports that it was too slow to be useful (20 kts), and the target vessel needed to be going at least 12 kts (I think), for it to home in on. When I go out for a patrol, I have one of these fish in my rear tube (lol, ok no pun intended), just sounds funny. If you should happen to come across a Pesky escort that will not leave alone, or if you absolutely have to get rid of him, then try this. WARNING: it is a VERY RISKY tactic. At a distance that you determine is safe enough for his GUNS not to hit very accurately, at you stern, you SURFACE, to let him see you. Make sure your stern tube with the FALKE is open. When he gives chase, SUBMERGE to Periscope Depth, and turn till he is about 180 Bearing. Remember, this is RISKY. Take a set of Range, Bearing and Speed, all does not need to be very accurate, as long as he is close to 180 from you. Now, the same as when a cop is running radar, he will see you, and the chase is ON. Let him come a bit closer, launch your FALKE, and shut your engines off and DIVE. The rest is HIS LUCKY DAY. Thanks.
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