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Originally Posted by LukeFF
So, I guess the consensus is "Don't use the Mark 18," then? It's quite a shame if that's true, because it would be really nice to have a wakeless torpedo, not to mention it saw widespread use.
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In earlier versions, I've seen ships react to torpedoes with just a speed change if the torpedo was indeed going to strike the ship. If the torpedo passed clear or under the ship I've seen no reaction. This tells me that it's only reacting to a collidable object as opposed to a threat reaction. You know, that same reaction you get when your undected sub at periscope depth is on a a collision course with the ship. You can test this using the submerge external view behind the ship and note any change to prop noise or rudder movement.
Now, on another sometimes overlooked condition or reason to use the mark18 would be how well the escorts search for your sub after they've been alerted to an attack by the sinking or damaged target. In theory, with mark14's they should be able to pinpoint your initial attack location and search from there. Whilst with mark18's they'll have to search randomly to locate you. You'll have take notes on your next attacks.
Mraah