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Hylander_1314 · 05-01-12, 08:14 PM

But to ensure a hit, you gotta get close. Trouble is, the electric fish are too slow. I use the standard Mark VIIIs after the '43 improvements of depth keeping and detonator issues.

I usuall set the torpedo depth to just slightly under the rated keel depth the ID Book gives. Wait until the last second to fire, and let 'em have it.

Take her deep at flank speed, and wait for the hit, and then kick 15 degrees rudder left or right whatever you prefer, so you don't bleed off too much speed, and once clear, go to silent running if there are other dds in the area.

But playing "chicken" with DDs can be nerve-wracking too! Especially if the detonator is faulty.

05-01-12, 08:14 PM	#19
Hylander_1314 Sea Lord Join Date: May 2006 Location: 5 Miles Inland West Of Lake Huron Posts: 1,936 Downloads: 139 Uploads: 0	But to ensure a hit, you gotta get close. Trouble is, the electric fish are too slow. I use the standard Mark VIIIs after the '43 improvements of depth keeping and detonator issues. I usuall set the torpedo depth to just slightly under the rated keel depth the ID Book gives. Wait until the last second to fire, and let 'em have it. Take her deep at flank speed, and wait for the hit, and then kick 15 degrees rudder left or right whatever you prefer, so you don't bleed off too much speed, and once clear, go to silent running if there are other dds in the area. But playing "chicken" with DDs can be nerve-wracking too! Especially if the detonator is faulty. __________________ A legislative act contrary to the Constitution is not law. -John Marshall Chief Justice of the Supreme Court ---------------------