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Originally Posted by XXi
Actually, if the enemy has already noticed your presence, it`s not a good idea to shoot torpedoes - destroyers are closing in zig zags, so it`s rather difficult to hit them. Add great speed, fact they would make evasive maneuvres if they notice a torpedo trail...
only acoustic torpedo can be used in such conditions, with some chancs of success, but thesae torpedos often explode too early and make only moderate damage. On the other hand - sometimes they don`t sink a destroyer, but blow the propellers off so that all you have to do is a coup de grace.
Personally, I avoid messing up with the escort, especially if my presence is not a secret any longer... but quite often, if I prepare an initial salvo against a convoy, I attack the closest escort as well - one less means less problems later.
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Yeah, I only try it with acoustics. As you stated, sometimes, they just blow a propeller off.
I guess the Allies now have radar. A lot of times destroyers just appear from nowhere, headed straight for me. With my low profile, I should be able to see them long before they can see me. I am now in 1943. Things are going to become difficult. I will no longer try to engage destroyers from now on
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