My bad, it's 500 yards. Anything less and your torps do nothing. The convoy was set up in rows of three. I was under a large composite freighter and sank him then moved over to the next merchie. I was moving at ahead flank all the time and the DDs were circling on the outer limits looking for me. Only when the explosions start do they come nearer. I'm experimenting with my own tactics and this one seems to work. However, I've now come across 12 DDs in a fast moving Task Force. This time sent a volley towards them in a blind shot then dive deep and silent. I ain't hinding under a DD, no way!
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My Silent Hunter 5 mantra is this......"Torpedo missed, sir!" 
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