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Originally Posted by jenrick
I'd assume that we should be able to do "over the shoulder launches" due the torpedo having to run out initially (I believe it is referred to as it's "reach") before it begins to turn. I'm guessing that this hasn't changed from WW2 to know. This I would think would solve the wire break problem, as they would no longer be trying to run as soon as they clear the muzzle of the tube. Looking through the weapons file I see no way to implement this, but I think it would be a good behavior to add as it is a) realistic and b) helps handle one of the more frustrating issues of wire breakage.
-Jenrick
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A real MK48 starts the engine after three conditions are met (I will not tell you what these are). These three conditions occur just as it is leaving the tube. It then does a preprogrammed (not by own ship) maneuver to clear the wire.
Depending on torpedo gyro angle, you might hit the safety parameters and it will shutdown on an 'Over the shoulder' shot.