Been reading this thread today and find it very helpful as I am in the process of teaching myself these new techniques. Rockin Robbins, I've viewed your Okane tutorial many times. Very well done and I think I've got the hang of it. I have several questions though.
1. Is there a "recommended range" to be at with the Dick Okane method?
I first employed it last night on my current patrol. I encountered a large TF and set up for an Okane attack but had to limit my distance from target track to about 2100 yards. Not ideal. I launched three torps at a cruiser and all missed. I THINK they missed because it was about noon, the water was like glass and I think they spotted the torpedoes in the water and sped up. Was I too far away for the okane method to work? In retrospect, I probably should have used the stadimeter and position keeper as this convoy had a lot of escorts and waiting for a 90 degree angle shot put me at undue risk of "getting dead" as I had to quickly exit the area.
2. Is the lead angle you choose on the okane attack completely arbitrary as long as the AOB angle you enter into the TDC matches that angle?
For example if I have a target coming at me from left to right and choose to lock my scope at 350 degrees (10 less than 0 degrees) then I just have to ensure the AOB is set to 80 degrees (ship pointing left to right. 90 - 10 = 80), correct? Assuming the speed is correct and I've set range/bearing as you instructed in the video this should work right?
I'm getting back into SH4 after about a year with it on the shelf and am really enjoying it again especially when learning these new tactics. Thanks for your great tutorials.
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