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Old 07-10-17, 03:29 PM   #9
Shadow
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Originally Posted by PurpleCow View Post
I am in the middle of a game right now where I have managed to take out all escorts and I am chasing down freighter. The problem is my top speed is 15 knots at flank speed as my sub is damaged (hull at 34%). The freighter has maxed out at 14 knots while I am managing 15 knots. Not sure what range I need to close before torps become useful.
You'd have to get within 4-5 KY for an Mk 37 shot. Otherwise, getting within 2 KY straight from behind and fire an Mk 16 its way.

Question is, how far are you from the merchants to begin with? Overtaking a vessel doing 14 knots at 15 would take ages.
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