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Originally Posted by Shadowblade
What is the best target location for torpedo with magnetic pistol ? Keel (middle part of ship) or first third of ship (for flooding) ?
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I think there may be a problem with terminology here.
The keel of the ship runs along its entire length with the exception of the rudder area. So your question about where to aim "Keel (Middle part of ship) or first third of ship..." is not completely accurate.
Using magnetic pistols shot under the draft of the ship will affect the keel no matter where along the ship you aim at.
I believe your question is: Is it better to aim a magnetic pistol torpedo to pass under the middle of the ship or the front portion?
The answer is: Yes, no and maybe.
It depends on the type of ship you are shootin at. There are threads here with diagrams showing the "sweet" spots of ships where if you hit there you will have maximum enjoyment.
Frankly, in my experience, I have not found these too valuable. My philosophy about firing torpedoes is the same I had in the military for firing a rifle.
1. Aim for center of mass. This gives me the best chance of hitting my target. A torpedo that misses the ship, because I was trying for a bow or stern impact shot is worse then a "casually" aimed torpedo that hits.
2. Any target worth shooting is worth shooting twice. With a submarine you can't "empty the magazine" but also you can't afford to "snipe" a ship with one torpedo. If the target is not worth two torpedoes, it probably is not worth one torpedo.
If, and only if, I have a really good set up (fast 90 for example) will I aim at specific areas of the ship. Even then I am concentrating on the center of mass in each "section" of the ship. If I am firing two torpedoes, I will aim for the center of the first half and the center of the second half. Three or four torpedoes are spaced accordingly. I never aim for the ends of the ship (bow/stern) simply because I increase my chance of missin.