[magic452]

The attack:

What happens here is very dependent on several factors.
Type of target; single, escorted convoy or task force.

Conditions; day or night, good weather or bad.

Type of firing solution; Auto targeting, TDC/PK, vector analysis, Dick O'Kane, etc.

These are the factors you must consider when you plan your intercept and set up. Always try to get as much advantage as you can, night, bad weather, etc. If the weather is good I'll trail the convoy till dark.

Single ships just set up about 800 to 1000 yards off the target course at about 80 to 90 °. Shoot about 12° before the target gets to your 0° bearing, right in front of your boat.

For convoys and TFs it depends entirely on conditions and what type of targets. I approach at about 60 to 70° from their course and most often if it's a high value target I use vector analysis attack from about 2800 or more yards. Keeps me clear of the flanking DD. I don't like DDs or depth charges. Once you get the hang of a vector shot you seldom miss.

With radar and vector analysis it's almost too easy, lately I've been using the TDC more.


The TDC/PK is the most realistic, Vector analysis/ O'Kane the most accurate.

Hope all this helps, if not just ask away I'll be glad to help and so will many others.

Magic