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Originally Posted by Snestorm
A 90 degree shot means the torpedo turns 90 degrees to strike the target.
What you're referring to as a "90 degree shot" is a simple bow on (or stern on shot).
A 90 degree shot is when you are on the same, or opposite, course as the target.
(Same course = bow tubes. Opposite course = stern tubes.)
Works well inside, and outside, convoys, and when a target is approaching too close.
(Note: Range is VERY important.
There's also a 45 degree shot, which I keep promising myself to try, but haven't gotten up the nerve yet.
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I performed a 60 degree (AOB from the target) angled shot on the surface at night yesterday,due to VERY strong winds coming in from the NE (just off Ireland).I set my UBoat up so I was in front of this wind,and the torpedo followed the wind trail perfectly.These sorts of angled shots I think are important in such conditions,because if I was on the other side facing the target the torpedo would have veered off course,or even slowed down passing the ship aft.
It worked a charm
