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GT182 · 01-29-16, 10:52 PM

One advantage of a faster torpedo is to take out convoy Escorts. When they find you and come after you, once they're within 600 to 500 meters, you're "fast" speed torpedo set on magnetic and depth just below the Escort's keel will sink them 90% of the time.

Once you clear off the closest Escorts the convoy is easier to fire on. I usually load all the Steam torpedoes I can and only carry a couple of electric torpedoes in reserve.

As for Duds, I'd say part of that depends on your Game Options, and/or torpedo mods if you use any.

Steam torpedoes set to their lowest speed will give you the longest travel distance.

Magnetic and Impact are, in my thoughts, a crap shoot. I've found that either has the same chance to be a dud. Especially in the early war years.

01-29-16, 10:52 PM	#6
GT182 Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Castle of Delaware Posts: 3,231 Downloads: 658 Uploads: 0	One advantage of a faster torpedo is to take out convoy Escorts. When they find you and come after you, once they're within 600 to 500 meters, you're "fast" speed torpedo set on magnetic and depth just below the Escort's keel will sink them 90% of the time. Once you clear off the closest Escorts the convoy is easier to fire on. I usually load all the Steam torpedoes I can and only carry a couple of electric torpedoes in reserve. As for Duds, I'd say part of that depends on your Game Options, and/or torpedo mods if you use any. Steam torpedoes set to their lowest speed will give you the longest travel distance. Magnetic and Impact are, in my thoughts, a crap shoot. I've found that either has the same chance to be a dud. Especially in the early war years. __________________ Gary No Borders, No Language, No Culture =s No Country I'm a Deplorable, and proud of it. Last edited by GT182; 01-29-16 at 10:58 PM.