View Full Version : Found this table for torpedo speed - who can explain it so me?
sossenbinder
06-27-24, 06:42 AM
Anyone can explain me what this table is showing and what are the values for to get out of it?
Aktungbby
06-27-24, 09:07 AM
https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=1953092&postcount=4:yeah:It shows the lead angle for firing a torpedo, in this case set to 44 kts, at a gyro angle of zero to intercept a target moving at the speed indicated on the left and the anticipated AOB at impact, indicated above. I get target speed by taking the length of the vessel and dividing it by the time it takes it to cross the vertical line in the scope. I then multiply that by 1.95 and it gives me the target's speed in knots. I guesstimate the AOB and try to get as close as possible to the target's anticipated track to minimize errors. It works pretty well, especially since range isn't really a factor, unless the target is beyond the range of the torpedo.
sossenbinder
06-27-24, 11:13 AM
Thanks! That helps :-)
Aktungbby
06-27-24, 03:14 PM
you're welcome. Don't neglect to tap above the site I posted to open the entire thread which contains useful and comprehensive AOB and targeting information as well.:arrgh!:
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