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Originally Posted by Seaman Staines

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Originally Posted by minute

Is there a sure-fire way to take those bigger ships down with one torpedo? Not knowing the weak spot, I fired my torpedo about midway between center and stern hoping to hit something critical. All I managed was to stop it from steaming away.

Hi!

I don't know about "sure-fire" since the power of a torpedo's explosion is variable (and it may not even go off). You didn't mention exactly where you were when you encountered the battleship, but if you are close to German-controlled territory you can always call in a spotting report and see if the Luftwaffe boys can take him out. IIRC the Revenge has pretty pitiful AA armament so even a couple of Ju-88s could do some damage.

You might not get credit for sinking it, but you might at least be able to watch it go down; alternatively, call in the Luftwaffe first and see if you can pick up a damaged straggler or two.

Pablo

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Originally Posted by Seaman Staines

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Originally Posted by minute

Out of curiosity, how far away from it were you when you surfaced?

About 1000 meters, give or take? I was on the port side a little toward the stern trying to find a blind spot where maybe they couldn't shoot back as well. I wasn't worried about the small arms fire as much as those big cannons. I didn't expect to avoid them completely, but I had hoped to minimize their effect a little. So much for that idea; they can track pretty good. Although, I really wasn't expecting to survive which is why I saved before I tried it. Just wanted to see how fast they'd take me down.

Is there a sure-fire way to take those bigger ships down with one torpedo? Not knowing the weak spot, I fired my torpedo about midway between center and stern hoping to hit something critical. All I managed was to stop it from steaming away.

D/l the shipchart from my sig...that might help....not 100% certain mind :D :arrgh!:

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Originally Posted by unterseemann

With a type IX you have more torpedoes! It can be useful next time you encounter revenge! :rotfl::rotfl:

I have to second that :yep:. A IX has more endurance