I did some save-game experiences and tried out the cutie in several ways. They are a disapointment most of the time (in TMO at least). Basically, in 9 out or 10 situations it will lock on a DD, but not be in such an angle that it can hit it in an interception course - causing this ridiculous chase of a 12kts mine against a 30kts ship.
Although designed for anti-escort reasons, isnt' actually it more useful agains convoy ships? Imagine such a situation where you emerge too close or even inside a convoy - in such a position where you cannot aim and fire torpedos with the calm or room that you would want. Isn't this the perfect time to crudely aim some cuties and leave them to chase their targets as thei please?
As long as you draw the escorts elsewhere, they will follow the merchants (which speed is more suitable to the cutie), possibly cripling them.
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