Im not big fan of manual TMA because other aspects of game are more interesting for me. However in my opinion all players should have knowledge how it works and what kind of maneuvering makes TMA works easier.
0. Using only spherical sonar is NOT good choice.
- this sonar have shortest range for quiet contacts
- it won't teach you how to deal with mirror contacts (like TA)
1. When contact tries to evade your torpedo it's very difficult to predict his way.
You should attack only with good solution, place mark on map and start TMA work almost from beginning (from last good solution marked on map)
For contacts which changes course but goes generaly in the same direction its quite easy. You should to watch this video:
...and play this mission because its good for improving TMA skill (RA mod required).
Scenario link is under description.
2. No
3. Depends. All enemy submarines probably will attack your sub if you will be in range. In other hand, not all surface ships can detect active sonar. Onlu specialized in ASW or ASW/Multirole warships.
4. Auto TMA can be very accurate and very inaccurate :P
You should track target some amount of time. Place marks on map when solution have "age= 0". With little experience you will recognise when solution is good/bad.
5. Not all surfs can detect active sonar. It depends on what kind of warship you attack.
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