I seldom run into TF's going faster than my sub can go, but a few do. The Coral Sea TF will hit some high speeds, up to 28knts on one leg. I've chased many a TF for days, sometimes more up to 1000NM's waiting for a chance. If a TF is going 19kts, but zigging, you can eventually do an end around, but expect it to take some time.
If a TF is going as fast as your sub can go, just track it and try to stay on a flank. If you track long enough, expect some course changes. If you're lucky they will turn towards you, but then again may turn the other way and leave you in left field.
If you're in a slower sub, many TF will return by the same path, so just sit tight a few days and they may come right back at you. This can happen at the battle of Midway, Coral Sea, ect.
Usually if you're found out, TF will go into a zig pattern and slow down. Not all that realistic, but it gives you more time to do an end around.
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