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Originally Posted by Rockin Robbins
Congratulations, Drakken on your great success. I'm one who says that there can be no such thing as being too close to the target unless you are too close for your torpedoes to arm.  |
I suspect that, somewhere, the target slowed down.
When I first took the marks and compared to the nomograph it clearly showed 10 knots. That is the speed I computed in the TDC. However, when my solution was ready and I was in periscope immersion waiting in ambush, I clearly remember my sonar operator reporting that it was slowing. I should have immediately rechecked the target's speed, but as it stayed on course I thought there was no reason for it to slow down.
When it finally reached my targeted bearing I aimed below its chimney, but the two torpedoes hit its bow instead. Result, the torpedo were too fast for the target's speed. Probably slowed to 9 or 9,5 knots.
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Originally Posted by Rockin Robbins
And please, NEVER limit yourself to one technique and say that's the best. The best technique is the one that will put the enemy on the bottom of the ocean now. It could be conventional, down the throat, Cutie on a Leash (although Ducimus seems to have nerfed Cuties in his latest release, making them relatively deaf), Dick O'Kane, up the poop chute or yet another technique that gives your success in any given situation. The more tricks in your bag of trick, the more successful you will be.
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I think that the Dick OKane is used best as a first attack approach against a lone target, especially when the weather makes it very difficult to use the TDC tools. Afterwards, it becomes difficult to use this technique as a second strike, but the closeness to the target makes it easier to use the stadimeter.