Swim-out torpedos?

XenonSurf · 10-03-18, 02:57 PM

Hi,
I wonder how the game handles swim-out torpedos if they are implemented. I know this is true for some mods, but since version 1.09 the enemy will snap-shot relentlessly, so I guess swim-outs are not simulated.
Then, question is which subs did already have this technology, I don't know for Los Angeles class subs.

And was this technology so silent afterall, and if yes were there some tactical flaws / disadvantages in using them?

Thanks,

Mspot · 10-03-18, 03:48 PM

In terms of in-game use: it works but, in my opinion, experience, very limited advantage. As for the rest, need input from a submariner.

Julhelm · 10-03-18, 04:07 PM

Only Mark 37 is swimout-capable, because it's a 400mm weapon.

XenonSurf · 10-03-18, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Julhelm

Only Mark 37 is swimout-capable, because it's a 400mm weapon.

Thanks Julhelm for this detail.

BTW, I highly appreciate your new 1.15g, especially the Quick Mission and its editor. Well done

XenonSurf · 10-03-18, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mspot

In terms of in-game use: it works but, in my opinion, experience, very limited advantage. As for the rest, need input from a submariner.

Thanks, indeed I figure out that the advantage will at best delay a snapshot for little time because at some point a running torpedo will be located by enemy.

ET2SN · 10-04-18, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Mspot

As for the rest, need input from a submariner.

It would be too recent to comment on.

That isn't a "yes" and it isn't a "no", more like a firm "no comment".

It would also depend on each hull and whether they had a tube or tubes converted and whether those tubes were converted back.

BTW, for the record. I have no idea.

shipkiller1 · 10-04-18, 07:59 PM

Speaking for US weapons, Jullian is correct. Only the old MK-37 had that capability.

I really is not a function of the ejections system except for having a 'swimout mode'.

XanderF · 01-22-19, 07:23 PM

Is anything required to allow for that?

I mean, my assumption would be that shooting a Mk37 from the baffles of a November-class trucking along at 10 knots or so should be a pretty safe shot - with a torpedo swim-out lacking a launch transient, I can't imagine he'd be able to hear that before it was too late.

Yet, you take that shot and BAM he's at full speed and hard-turning about, with, as often as not, a snap shot coming your way.

So it seems like...?not implemented?

AllQuiet · 02-25-19, 03:55 PM

can anyone explain what exactly is meant by the term 'swimout' model when referring to the mark 37?

10-03-18, 02:57 PM	#1
XenonSurf Sea Lord Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Germany, Italy Posts: 1,703 Downloads: 107 Uploads: 4	Swim-out torpedos? Hi, I wonder how the game handles swim-out torpedos if they are implemented. I know this is true for some mods, but since version 1.09 the enemy will snap-shot relentlessly, so I guess swim-outs are not simulated. Then, question is which subs did already have this technology, I don't know for Los Angeles class subs. And was this technology so silent afterall, and if yes were there some tactical flaws / disadvantages in using them? Thanks,

10-03-18, 03:48 PM	#2
Mspot Bosun Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: United States Posts: 62 Downloads: 57 Uploads: 0	In terms of in-game use: it works but, in my opinion, experience, very limited advantage. As for the rest, need input from a submariner. __________________ Then out spoke brave Horatius, the Captain of the Gate: to every man upon this earth death come soon or late. And how can man die better than facing fearful odds, for the ashes of his fathers, and the temples of his gods.

01-22-19, 07:23 PM	#8
XanderF Samurai Navy Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 554 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Is anything required to allow for that? I mean, my assumption would be that shooting a Mk37 from the baffles of a November-class trucking along at 10 knots or so should be a pretty safe shot - with a torpedo swim-out lacking a launch transient, I can't imagine he'd be able to hear that before it was too late. Yet, you take that shot and BAM he's at full speed and hard-turning about, with, as often as not, a snap shot coming your way. So it seems like...?not implemented? __________________ Last edited by XanderF; 01-22-19 at 07:46 PM.

10-03-18, 04:07 PM	#3
Julhelm Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Icy North Posts: 690 Downloads: 189 Uploads: 0	Only Mark 37 is swimout-capable, because it's a 400mm weapon.

10-04-18, 07:59 PM	#7
shipkiller1 Electrician's Mate Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 136 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Speaking for US weapons, Jullian is correct. Only the old MK-37 had that capability. I really is not a function of the ejections system except for having a 'swimout mode'.

02-25-19, 03:55 PM	#9
AllQuiet Watch Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: TwinStates Posts: 28 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	can anyone explain what exactly is meant by the term 'swimout' model when referring to the mark 37?