did anyone see this tactic in 44-45

elite_hunter_sh3 · 02-13-06, 08:49 PM

did anyone see a destroyer use those bombs thatthey fire like 20 in the air and it lands in a circle like in the sh3 trailers i saw one being used against me in a multiplayer game

02-13-06, 10:18 PM

Its called a Hedgehog, nasty lil bit of work

02-14-06, 01:22 PM

They had a couple of advantages over depth charges. They fired forward, so the ASDIC/SONAR could still hear. They didn't go off unless they hit something, so the ASDIC could still hear.

They were, indeed, a "nasty lil bit of work".

And they were very real.

STEED · 02-14-06, 02:27 PM

Hedgehog mortars come on the scene in 1942

Kaleun · 02-14-06, 04:25 PM

Hi,
They are pure evil!!!! They are the allies way of telling you your not on their christmas card list anymore!

Kaleun

elite_hunter_sh3 · 02-15-06, 06:44 PM

wait arent hedgehogs those things that are fired off the side

im not sure if you guys are talking about that or that tactic that the destroyer uses in the trailer video when then the viic attacks the battleship

Ducimus · 02-15-06, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elite_hunter_sh3

wait arent hedgehogs those things that are fired off the side

Y or K guns?

02-15-06, 08:07 PM

Forward firing - Hedgehog (multiple shoots from 1 unit - reloadable)
Side firing - KGun (need more than 1 unit for multiple shots - reloadable)
Aft firing - Rail's (just drops off the overhanging stern rail, multiple drops can be done - reloadable)

Graafenstein · 02-16-06, 08:07 AM

On 3 occasions since December 1943, I have been Hedgehogged,
and all the times by a River Destroyer Escort (correct name?).
I died on its first attempt all 3 times!

Now, do other types of destroyers have the Hedgehog, as well?
And if so, how do you know they've got it?

Einzelganger · 02-16-06, 05:12 PM

I have seen them on other destroyers in my campaigns ( External views can be a horrible thing

)

Unless you want to check out each of your opponents with the external cam you won't know if they will have it.

I've lost 2 crews to those hedgehogs and came away once with heavy damage... other times i was deep enough to probably only just clear the buggers.

But i find the main weapons of choice for those DDs are still depthcharges.

02-13-06, 08:49 PM	#1
elite_hunter_sh3 The Old Man Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,376 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	did anyone see this tactic in 44-45 did anyone see a destroyer use those bombs thatthey fire like 20 in the air and it lands in a circle like in the sh3 trailers i saw one being used against me in a multiplayer game

02-16-06, 08:07 AM	#9
Graafenstein Watch Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 27 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	On 3 occasions since December 1943, I have been Hedgehogged, and all the times by a River Destroyer Escort (correct name?). I died on its first attempt all 3 times! Now, do other types of destroyers have the Hedgehog, as well? And if so, how do you know they've got it? __________________ And the skipper always knows what to do whether he does or not.

02-16-06, 05:12 PM	#10
Einzelganger Electrician's Mate Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 135 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	I have seen them on other destroyers in my campaigns ( External views can be a horrible thing ) Unless you want to check out each of your opponents with the external cam you won't know if they will have it. I've lost 2 crews to those hedgehogs and came away once with heavy damage... other times i was deep enough to probably only just clear the buggers. But i find the main weapons of choice for those DDs are still depthcharges. __________________ Den Tipperary song, wenn ich bitten darf !

02-13-06, 10:18 PM	#2
Cdre Gibs Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Its called a Hedgehog, nasty lil bit of work

02-14-06, 01:22 PM	#3
Sailor Steve Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	They had a couple of advantages over depth charges. They fired forward, so the ASDIC/SONAR could still hear. They didn't go off unless they hit something, so the ASDIC could still hear. They were, indeed, a "nasty lil bit of work". And they were very real.

02-14-06, 02:27 PM	#4
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Hedgehog mortars come on the scene in 1942

02-14-06, 04:25 PM	#5
Kaleun Chief Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 329 Downloads: 266 Uploads: 0	Hi, They are pure evil!!!! They are the allies way of telling you your not on their christmas card list anymore! Kaleun

02-15-06, 06:44 PM	#6
elite_hunter_sh3 The Old Man Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,376 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	wait arent hedgehogs those things that are fired off the side im not sure if you guys are talking about that or that tactic that the destroyer uses in the trailer video when then the viic attacks the battleship

02-15-06, 08:07 PM	#8
Cdre Gibs Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Forward firing - Hedgehog (multiple shoots from 1 unit - reloadable) Side firing - KGun (need more than 1 unit for multiple shots - reloadable) Aft firing - Rail's (just drops off the overhanging stern rail, multiple drops can be done - reloadable)