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Raptor_Pilot · 08-07-15, 07:59 AM

I'm not very aggressive when I attack convoys, but here's my method.

Step 1 - Approach ahead and abeam the projected convoy path.

Step 2 - Once the leading ships are 1000 yards inside the maximum torpedo range, and on a slightly closing angle so range will still decrease while the torpedoes are on their way, fire one torpedo at each ship in rapid succession.

Step 3 - Immediately call for Ahead 1/3, and dive as deep as possible while turning 120 degrees to the same side as the convoy's route. (I.E. If the convoy is moving Left-to-Right, then turn 120 degrees right.)

Step 4 - If your torpedo solutions are good you should get a few hits. Once the convoy detects the torpedoes, the Destroyers will advance down the apparent bearing of the attack. This is why you don't make a 180 degree turn, the 120 degree turn will still give you a small cross section to sonar, and will ensure you are no longer down the same bearing your torpedoes were on. When you hear the Destroyers react to you, order Ahead Slow and Silent Running.

Step 5 - Evade the Destroyers until they lose interest in trying to find you. Once they have moved away, continue reloading your tubes and track the convoy's path.

Step 6 - Once your tubes have been reloaded, feel free to track and destroy any stragglers hit by your torpedoes. Then fire off a contact report and run away.

Step 7 - If the convoy is only defended by a couple of ships, you might try to sink the escorts first, then chew up the whole convoy at your leisure. Of course, the closer you are to the escorts when they detect you, the faster they will react and start attacking you. I usually content myself to bite off a couple big merchants and get away to do it again.

08-07-15, 07:59 AM	#11
Raptor_Pilot WORST. KALEUN. EVER. Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Alton, NH Posts: 61 Downloads: 68 Uploads: 0	I'm not very aggressive when I attack convoys, but here's my method. Step 1 - Approach ahead and abeam the projected convoy path. Step 2 - Once the leading ships are 1000 yards inside the maximum torpedo range, and on a slightly closing angle so range will still decrease while the torpedoes are on their way, fire one torpedo at each ship in rapid succession. Step 3 - Immediately call for Ahead 1/3, and dive as deep as possible while turning 120 degrees to the same side as the convoy's route. (I.E. If the convoy is moving Left-to-Right, then turn 120 degrees right.) Step 4 - If your torpedo solutions are good you should get a few hits. Once the convoy detects the torpedoes, the Destroyers will advance down the apparent bearing of the attack. This is why you don't make a 180 degree turn, the 120 degree turn will still give you a small cross section to sonar, and will ensure you are no longer down the same bearing your torpedoes were on. When you hear the Destroyers react to you, order Ahead Slow and Silent Running. Step 5 - Evade the Destroyers until they lose interest in trying to find you. Once they have moved away, continue reloading your tubes and track the convoy's path. Step 6 - Once your tubes have been reloaded, feel free to track and destroy any stragglers hit by your torpedoes. Then fire off a contact report and run away. Step 7 - If the convoy is only defended by a couple of ships, you might try to sink the escorts first, then chew up the whole convoy at your leisure. Of course, the closer you are to the escorts when they detect you, the faster they will react and start attacking you. I usually content myself to bite off a couple big merchants and get away to do it again.