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General Tso · 11-30-10, 07:19 PM

An O'Kane method newbie here, so I'm probably going to make a fool of myself but what the heck I'm used to it.

First would I be correct in assuming that the definition of the O'Kane method is to aim each torpedo at it's own spot on the target rather than aiming at one spot and using offset angles to create a spread of torpedoes?

I looked at the different method's mentioned in this forum and found them to be somewhat complicated and confusing. So I tried doing it exactly as it's explained in O'Kane book and it seems to be a lot simpler and has worked for me every time. I've sunk about a dozen ships with it. Every torpedo hit. Most of the torpedoes hit very close to the aim spot. There where a few exceptions when the AOB wasn't close to 90.

First obtain the target's speed and AOB using your favorite methods and enter them in to the TDC. Then enter the distance and bearing and turn the PK on. The PK should now stay on the rest of the way. Update the range, bearing, etc. to "firm" up the contact as in closes.

When the time comes for firing make sure that the target is unlocked. Aim the periscope at the first aim spot and send the bearing only to the TDC and press fire. Repeat this for each torpedo.

I tried looking for a method like this in the forum but could not find it. If somebody has already posted it I Apologize for the repost.

11-30-10, 07:19 PM	#10
General Tso Machinist's Mate Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: U. S. of A. Posts: 129 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	An O'Kane method newbie here, so I'm probably going to make a fool of myself but what the heck I'm used to it. First would I be correct in assuming that the definition of the O'Kane method is to aim each torpedo at it's own spot on the target rather than aiming at one spot and using offset angles to create a spread of torpedoes? I looked at the different method's mentioned in this forum and found them to be somewhat complicated and confusing. So I tried doing it exactly as it's explained in O'Kane book and it seems to be a lot simpler and has worked for me every time. I've sunk about a dozen ships with it. Every torpedo hit. Most of the torpedoes hit very close to the aim spot. There where a few exceptions when the AOB wasn't close to 90. First obtain the target's speed and AOB using your favorite methods and enter them in to the TDC. Then enter the distance and bearing and turn the PK on. The PK should now stay on the rest of the way. Update the range, bearing, etc. to "firm" up the contact as in closes. When the time comes for firing make sure that the target is unlocked. Aim the periscope at the first aim spot and send the bearing only to the TDC and press fire. Repeat this for each torpedo. I tried looking for a method like this in the forum but could not find it. If somebody has already posted it I Apologize for the repost. Last edited by General Tso; 11-30-10 at 08:33 PM.