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caine007 · 07-06-17, 01:26 AM

It depends on a bunch of factors but I think torpedo type and how you're maneuvering is more important than sub type.

I generally don't bother firing unless I'm straight and level. Too much risk.

With early torpedoes like the Mk 37 in the '68 campaign I don't risk firing unless I'm under 10 knots. Those swim-out fish suck.

With Mk 48's I generally try to be under 20 knots, usually 10 again to be sure.

07-06-17, 01:26 AM	#2
caine007 A-ganger Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 72 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	It depends on a bunch of factors but I think torpedo type and how you're maneuvering is more important than sub type. I generally don't bother firing unless I'm straight and level. Too much risk. With early torpedoes like the Mk 37 in the '68 campaign I don't risk firing unless I'm under 10 knots. Those swim-out fish suck. With Mk 48's I generally try to be under 20 knots, usually 10 again to be sure.