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Old 03-15-07, 06:36 PM   #7
Heibges
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I would fire a little before 90° AOB.

Once the target crosses your bow, the torpedoes have to chase the target and this could lower our accuracy slightly.

I fire at 80°AOB for most targets, and 70° AOB for faster moving/long range targets.
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