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Originally Posted by TheCod
Could WW II German subs accurately target convoy ships while below periscope depth?
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The Germans had approximately the same tech as Allies in that regard: If they knew the position, heading, and speed of a target, they COULD fire from any depth.
However, given that:
A) they couldn't use their targeting data computers (which used input from the periscope or mounted binoculars for bearing input),
B) if they ship changed course they may not know about it early enough to recalculate, and
C) torpedoes were the most precious, limited commodity to a sub,
neither side seemed willing to risk a miss by firing blind.
For Crash Dive, I tried to apply the same logic. Since you can see the exact position, speed and heading of any ship that's close enough, you can take a shot from any depth, but you can't use the TDC (you have to manually line up the bearing/time lines).
Hope that helps!
-Scott