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aanker · 05-23-15, 02:19 PM

2,000 meters .... I'll convert that to roughly 2,200 yards.
2,200 yards is approx 1,000+ feet over a mile, and imo that is too far to shoot and expect to sink a DD. Even if they don't spot the wake, their sound man would pick up the torpedo, its heading, and their quick thinking Skipper would have plenty of time to maneuver toward safety.

Back when I sunk DD's, I liked to get a lot closer than that.... around 500yds - 750yds to almost 'guarantee' a hit, being careful to allow enough time to arm. You did sink a SS & a slower Maru so I don't think that your torpedoes are running too deep... he is probably happily dodging & weaving his way toward you : )

Happy Hunting!

05-23-15, 02:19 PM	#28
aanker Pacific Thunder Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yellow Sea Posts: 1,896 Downloads: 236 Uploads: 14	2,000 meters .... I'll convert that to roughly 2,200 yards. 2,200 yards is approx 1,000+ feet over a mile, and imo that is too far to shoot and expect to sink a DD. Even if they don't spot the wake, their sound man would pick up the torpedo, its heading, and their quick thinking Skipper would have plenty of time to maneuver toward safety. Back when I sunk DD's, I liked to get a lot closer than that.... around 500yds - 750yds to almost 'guarantee' a hit, being careful to allow enough time to arm. You did sink a SS & a slower Maru so I don't think that your torpedoes are running too deep... he is probably happily dodging & weaving his way toward you : ) Happy Hunting! __________________ " Bless those who serve beneath the deep, Through lonely hours their vigil keep. May peace their mission ever be, Protect each one we ask of thee. Bless those at home who wait and pray, For their return by night and day." Last edited by aanker; 05-23-15 at 07:53 PM.