Ramming Speed - Page 2

maillemaker · 07-16-14, 10:20 PM

Also, I have had hi-speed collisions with my conning tower and escorts and it will rip the belly out of them and sink them. Had it happen about a week ago.

In fact, it ended my last career. Sank the escort, destroyed every aspect of the conning tower. Could not even put people on the bridge.

Air support came in and sank us.

Steve

banryu79 · 07-17-14, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Cobalt09

Through some testing I've found that high speed ramming (in this case, 17 knots) is actually a viable tactic against certain types of vessels.
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some very funny images here.

LOL! Flying ship! ROTF!

Zosimus · 07-17-14, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by maillemaker

I have tried ramming sail boats several times but could never draw a bead on her.

I finally nailed one about a month ago, head-on at flank speed. It did sink her. No damage to me.

Steve

Good tip! Did you get credit for the sinking?

Aktungbby · 07-17-14, 12:29 PM

Cobalt09!

And thankyou! Under

rule 1: 'pics or it didn't happen', you, a newcomer! have made the case for ramming! Well Done!

Cobalt09 · 07-17-14, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Zosimus

Good tip! Did you get credit for the sinking?

When I rammed the sailboat I heard the sound effect of sinking a ship, but there was no kill marker on the map afterwards. However, I can go back into my game and double check tonnage before and after ramming.

EDIT: After another ramming of a sailboat, I can confirm that you do not receive credit for the destruction of the ship.

maillemaker · 07-17-14, 02:19 PM

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Good tip! Did you get credit for the sinking?

I don't remember. I'm pretty sure I got the "She's going down!" message, so I'm betting I did.

Steve

Pisces · 07-17-14, 02:47 PM

It's not an ice-breaker, for crying out loud.

maillemaker · 07-17-14, 03:44 PM

Cobalt09 · 07-17-14, 04:39 PM

Zosimus · 07-17-14, 04:47 PM

Well, I was going to add ramming to my arsenal, but if I don't get any credit for it then what's the point?

banryu79 · 07-17-14, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Zosimus

Well, I was going to add ramming to my arsenal, but if I don't get any credit for it then what's the point?

Fun?

Zosimus · 07-17-14, 07:22 PM

Well, I've always kind of viewed sailboats as non-combatants. I felt bad for the fishermen too, until they started shooting at me.

Tupolev · 07-18-14, 09:12 PM

While I applaud your creativity, it makes me curious....

Do you guys have the Flak guns removed before sailing? I mean, even small boats are easier to hit than planes.

T

Cobalt09 · 07-20-14, 12:04 PM

No, I saw the sailboat mid-patrol and wondered what would happen when I rammed it. I also saved the game beforehand and again wanted to find out when you hit one with a torpedo. All in the name of fun.

maillemaker · 07-21-14, 08:40 AM

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Do you guys have the Flak guns removed before sailing? I mean, even small boats are easier to hit than planes.

Usually I pass them close aside and call the crew to deck for our fireboat drill.

Steve

07-17-14, 12:29 PM	#19
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07-20-14, 12:04 PM	#29
Cobalt09 Swabbie Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 10 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	No, I saw the sailboat mid-patrol and wondered what would happen when I rammed it. I also saved the game beforehand and again wanted to find out when you hit one with a torpedo. All in the name of fun. __________________ Professional depth charge receiver

07-16-14, 10:20 PM	#16
maillemaker Sea Lord Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,639 Downloads: 75 Uploads: 0	Also, I have had hi-speed collisions with my conning tower and escorts and it will rip the belly out of them and sink them. Had it happen about a week ago. In fact, it ended my last career. Sank the escort, destroyed every aspect of the conning tower. Could not even put people on the bridge. Air support came in and sank us. Steve

07-17-14, 02:47 PM	#22
Pisces Silent Hunter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: AN9771 Posts: 4,892 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 0	It's not an ice-breaker, for crying out loud.

07-17-14, 03:44 PM	#23
maillemaker Sea Lord Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,639 Downloads: 75 Uploads: 0

07-17-14, 04:47 PM	#25
Zosimus XO Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Chorrillos, Lima, Peru Posts: 401 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Well, I was going to add ramming to my arsenal, but if I don't get any credit for it then what's the point?

07-17-14, 07:22 PM	#27
Zosimus XO Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Chorrillos, Lima, Peru Posts: 401 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Well, I've always kind of viewed sailboats as non-combatants. I felt bad for the fishermen too, until they started shooting at me.

07-18-14, 09:12 PM	#28
Tupolev Hauptman Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: FL410 Posts: 174 Downloads: 75 Uploads: 0	While I applaud your creativity, it makes me curious.... Do you guys have the Flak guns removed before sailing? I mean, even small boats are easier to hit than planes. T