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Originally Posted by Powerthighs
While I understand all these ideas and how to use the TDC, what I have found challenging is being able to implement any of these methods and still have time for a shot. I can't imagine having a ship close enough to id, then having a full three minutes to calculate the speed (or having enough time to verify the accuracy of the PK settings), then finalizing the firing solution and getting off a few torpedos while the ship is still in optimal range.
It might be possible if you position yourself perfectly long before the convoy gets there, but I find that when I detect convoys visually, the DDs see me before I get close enough to be able get any kind of heading info on the convoy itself. If I'm submerged they don't see me but I don't have a chance at moving fast enough to get into position.
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Sometimes you are just in a bad postion. As Banquet said, do an end round. Race ahead on the suface in the projected track and submerge. You are an ambush machine so let the convoy come at you. You will have plenty of time to pick your targets. Attempt to enter the convoy at the convoys 2 or 10 o'clock postion to avoid the DD. Once he has past you...your in and the convoy is yours to hit
. As far as doing it all in three minutes...start you calculations as early as you can. The more time you have the more your mind draws what is occurring and making a big picture of it. It takes some practice but once you get that first hit and it was done all by your calculations, it is a wonderful feeling.