View Single Post
Old 08-26-09, 08:48 PM   #7
sharkbit
The Old Man
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Denver, CO
Posts: 1,529
Downloads: 334
Uploads: 0
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by teg916 View Post
I am confused.

Wouldn't the range to target change the gyro angle of the computer? If I shoot at a ship at a 90 degree AOB from 1000 meters away wouldn't the torpedo have to lead the ship more than if I am 500 meters away?

Or is there something I am missing?
Nope.
Try it. Set your scope at 000 gyro angle, go to the TDC, adjust the range. The gyro angle should stay the same.

There's a thread somewhere that shows this graphically. I'll see if I can find it, but not until tomorrow probably.
__________________
“Prejudice is blind. There will always be someone who says you aren’t welcome at the table. Stop apologizing for who you are and using all your energy trying to change their minds. Yes, you will lose friends, maybe even family. But you will gain your self-respect. You will know your worth. Once you have that, nothing can stop you.”
sharkbit is offline   Reply With Quote