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squigian · 02-22-07, 02:45 PM

I have a crude but effective method for hitting ships. I use the 3:15 method for discerning my target's speed first (e.g. 6kts). Then, I compare it to my torpedo's speed (e.g. 30kts). Finally, I position myself perpendicular to the ship's course, at a distance under 1,000m away, preferably. Divide the torpedo speed by the target speed to get the ratio, in this case 5:1. This means that for every 5 metres the torpedo travels, the target will have moved 1 metre. So, if you are a kilometre away, you lead your target by 200m. I try to avoid attempting anything other than near 90-degree shots - if I am forced to do otherwise, I have made a mistake in position myself. Gets rid of the annoying maths too.

02-22-07, 02:45 PM	#5
squigian Helmsman Join Date: May 2006 Location: London, UK Posts: 107 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have a crude but effective method for hitting ships. I use the 3:15 method for discerning my target's speed first (e.g. 6kts). Then, I compare it to my torpedo's speed (e.g. 30kts). Finally, I position myself perpendicular to the ship's course, at a distance under 1,000m away, preferably. Divide the torpedo speed by the target speed to get the ratio, in this case 5:1. This means that for every 5 metres the torpedo travels, the target will have moved 1 metre. So, if you are a kilometre away, you lead your target by 200m. I try to avoid attempting anything other than near 90-degree shots - if I am forced to do otherwise, I have made a mistake in position myself. Gets rid of the annoying maths too.