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Originally Posted by derstosstrupp
Center mass of the target. The biggest advantage of the German device over the American one was the direct transmission of the bearing from the optics to the computer. Remember the German device is not position-keeping - once you ascertain the AOB, you switch “on” the TDC to update, and from then on as you follow the target, the AOB updates as the bearing changes. This is a result though of you turning the optics. This made it so you didn’t have to shoot “im Durchwandern” (meaning placing the optics on the “shoot bearing” and waiting for the target to cross). You could follow the target with the optics, the computer’s bearing is tracking with the optics, and best case you fire when the gyro is low.
So in practice in game (different than in real life since SH TDC lacks functionality):
1. Gather your data using whatever method you prefer and note it down.
2. Once on your final attack course, set up the TDC with AOB and speed and the range you will likely fire at.
3. Switch TDC to start tracking.
4. Follow the target and watch the AOB develop, adjust as necessary.
5. Watch your gyro angle on the TDC and fire when the gyro is within 20 deg of your bow, aiming at desired impact point. Low gyro is not necessary but eliminates range as a decisive factor.
In real life (not relevant to game but if curious):
At any point, even before diving to approach, place optics on target, set AOB into the computer, switch follow switch on TDC to accept bearings from optics, and turn on the AOB motor. From now on, as long as the target maintains course, AOB need not be touched again - the computer will take all own course and target bearing changes into account to maintain the correct AOB. This was the major advantage of the S3 over the previous models.
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Thanks for your response, I believe I understand lol. Thinking next patrol will have improved shooting.
The buttons on TDC I circled in the shots below...When "on" I noticed the periscope is "slaved" to the periscope cant input data, but when off, and can input data. After inputting data, you hit the button to be "on"?
Problem is when I do that it seems to foul the solution up.
This I believe is the source of my misses, esp on longer range shots or a maneuvering target who's bearing and angle is changing. On US side of things, I am quite skilled at hitting zigging targets, but having trouble with German side thus far. I sunk two ships by torpedo last patrol, a third by gunfire after my last bow torpedo missed astern, I believe due to bearing issue, I had the speed correct.
Also, with G7e electric torpedoes...best to fire with a lead correct? due to its slower 30 knot speed. With MK 18 electric torpedo on US side always aim just ahead of desired impact point so it will hit there.
