Been getting good results with a Mark XV fudged up to about 120 knots with a lower dud rate.
I replayed the Battle of Tassafaronga after equipping the Japanese DD's with this torpedo (yes, I know they wouldn't have used the Mark XV). They generally sink from 2-4 American cruisers and suffer moderate losses. Virtually no losses from self inflicted hits b/c the speed is higher.
Very interesting to watch the AI behavior - they steer to obtain better shots and will avoid shooting when their friends are in the way. Plus, destroyer vs. destroyer melees are simply awesome now. Ships swerving everywhere, circling each other like tomcats, starshells going off, random DD's suddenly blowing up - sweet!!!
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