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gutted · 04-09-10, 05:40 PM

Fast Torpedo (44kts) vs. a target at 90 Intercept AOB:

Target Speed - Lead Angle
5kts - 6.5 degrees
7kts - 9 degrees
9kts - 11.6 degrees
11kts - 14 degrees

The error in degrees is amplified by range.

90 degree intercept (medium speed 40kt torpedo)
5kts - 7.1 degrees
7kts - 9.9 degrees
9kts - 12.7 degrees
11kts - 15.4 degrees

Nearly a whole degree difference (on average).. just changing the torpedo speed.

60 degree Intercept AOB (44kt torpedo):
5kts - 5.3 degrees
7kts - 7 degrees
9kts - 9.1 degrees
11kts - 10.9 degrees

All values found using my "Solution Solver" (which in itself is totally not needed, and is more of a toy).

If you use the TDC how it's supposed to.. you will get the correct lead angle for any speed and any intecept angle.

04-09-10, 05:40 PM	#7
gutted The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Orleans, LA. Posts: 1,379 Downloads: 487 Uploads: 11	Fast Torpedo (44kts) vs. a target at 90 Intercept AOB: Target Speed - Lead Angle 5kts - 6.5 degrees 7kts - 9 degrees 9kts - 11.6 degrees 11kts - 14 degrees The error in degrees is amplified by range. 90 degree intercept (medium speed 40kt torpedo) 5kts - 7.1 degrees 7kts - 9.9 degrees 9kts - 12.7 degrees 11kts - 15.4 degrees Nearly a whole degree difference (on average).. just changing the torpedo speed. 60 degree Intercept AOB (44kt torpedo): 5kts - 5.3 degrees 7kts - 7 degrees 9kts - 9.1 degrees 11kts - 10.9 degrees All values found using my "Solution Solver" (which in itself is totally not needed, and is more of a toy). If you use the TDC how it's supposed to.. you will get the correct lead angle for any speed and any intecept angle. __________________ Solution Solver 2.3.2 - Visual Targeting Tools & Aids Last edited by gutted; 04-09-10 at 05:51 PM.