[REL] The Battle for the Baltic

sergei · 01-08-10, 11:45 AM

They do not turn after leaving the tubes. They just go straight ahead.
I know that the Russian subs of the period had only a rudimentary fire control system. It is probably to simulate that. They cannot transmit gyro angles to the torpedoes.
You have to aim by turning the boat, like a WW1 sub.
Easiest way to do this is use the TDC to set up a zero gyro angle shot.
Or use a lead angle calculator like this http://www.couscouscrabcakes.com/okane.html
I know the Russian 53-58 torpedo goes either 30.5 or 44.5 knots.
Or just estimate it and fire a spread along his track.
Sure makes things challenging!
And I was pulling my hair out until I figured the torps do not turn!
Good luck

EDIT:L There is also an electric torpedo, the ET-80 available after 1943. This goes at 29 knots. I do not know if this one is capable of turning after leaving the tubes.

01-08-10, 11:45 AM	#11
sergei Sea Lord Join Date: May 2008 Location: London UK Posts: 1,788 Downloads: 405 Uploads: 29	They do not turn after leaving the tubes. They just go straight ahead. I know that the Russian subs of the period had only a rudimentary fire control system. It is probably to simulate that. They cannot transmit gyro angles to the torpedoes. You have to aim by turning the boat, like a WW1 sub. Easiest way to do this is use the TDC to set up a zero gyro angle shot. Or use a lead angle calculator like this http://www.couscouscrabcakes.com/okane.html I know the Russian 53-58 torpedo goes either 30.5 or 44.5 knots. Or just estimate it and fire a spread along his track. Sure makes things challenging! And I was pulling my hair out until I figured the torps do not turn! Good luck EDIT:L There is also an electric torpedo, the ET-80 available after 1943. This goes at 29 knots. I do not know if this one is capable of turning after leaving the tubes.