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In what situations would someone use a fast torp over a slow or medium?
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Use the fastest speed setting you can and still achieve the range of the target. Electric torpedoes only have one speed setting, and have a range of 5km. Steam torpedoes have three speed settings, fast, medium, and slow, and have ranges of 5km, 7.5km, and 12km respectively.
Since steamers can be spotted, you want to use the fastest speed you can to minimize the target's chance to react, while still having the range to hit your target.
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Even if its a slow torp doesnt the TDC adjust the lead of the target?
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Yes, the TDC accounts for the speed selection of the torpedo.
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Im also using auto targeting(just for AOB) but slowy switching to manual. What kinds changes are there between the two?
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Manual targeting requires you to know the Angle on the Bow (AoB) - the angle between the bow of the target ship and your u-boat - the target speed, the target bearing, and optionally the target range.
Except when pressed by need, I try to set up all my shots with my u-boat 90 degrees to the target track. By doing this the target range is irrelevant. Search these forums for the "Fixed Wire" method of manual targeting. It is simple.
Steve