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Mios 4Me · 12-29-19, 10:32 PM

For those torpedoes with fully functioning magnetic exploders, what is the optimum depth setting, perhaps by ship class? I've been using keel depth + 1.5 meters, the maximum operating depth, to defeat the gradual slope of battleships' hulls and reach as close to the keels as possible. I adapted that to other ship types without running any trials; now I wonder how much explosive power is wasted on flatter bottomed hulls.

Incidentally, that setting worked great for a long time against DDs but the last career has seen quite a few somehow survive down-the-throat shots from Mk 16s, though in a state of shock. Any idea why?

What's the depth in meters for decks awash on a Balao, where the deck guns can still be fired and the boat continues running on diesel?

12-29-19, 10:32 PM	#1
Mios 4Me Sonar Guy Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 394 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	Optimal magnetic exploder depth + decks awash questions For those torpedoes with fully functioning magnetic exploders, what is the optimum depth setting, perhaps by ship class? I've been using keel depth + 1.5 meters, the maximum operating depth, to defeat the gradual slope of battleships' hulls and reach as close to the keels as possible. I adapted that to other ship types without running any trials; now I wonder how much explosive power is wasted on flatter bottomed hulls. Incidentally, that setting worked great for a long time against DDs but the last career has seen quite a few somehow survive down-the-throat shots from Mk 16s, though in a state of shock. Any idea why? What's the depth in meters for decks awash on a Balao, where the deck guns can still be fired and the boat continues running on diesel?