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LukeFF · 12-11-07, 12:28 AM

It's very easy. Your crew will give you the target's course when you use the Estimate Speed button. Adjust the AOB setting until the bow of the ship on the top dial of the TDC points to the number on the outer ring.

Assuming your target's course is 60 degrees:

That's it. No funky calculations needed. It's another reason why the American TDC was superior to any other type produced during the war.

12-11-07, 12:28 AM	#2
LukeFF Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 3,610 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 5	It's very easy. Your crew will give you the target's course when you use the Estimate Speed button. Adjust the AOB setting until the bow of the ship on the top dial of the TDC points to the number on the outer ring. Assuming your target's course is 60 degrees: That's it. No funky calculations needed. It's another reason why the American TDC was superior to any other type produced during the war.