Wake homing torpedeos

Alan · 02-14-07, 02:14 PM

Is there a problem with these T XI (g7es) zaunkonig II torpedoes,3 times out of 4 the dam things circle around the target,then attack and sink my SUb instead.This happens while silent running to..These things DON'T LIKE me...

Dowly · 02-14-07, 02:24 PM

I read from somewhere that the target should be going over 12KTS for the homing torpedos to pick it up. But in SHIII, they home in to the nearest moving target, I´ve seen them home in on merchants going 5KTS or slower.

The best hint for your situation I can give is diving. Dive deeper. 30m should be enough.

Jimbuna · 02-14-07, 03:54 PM

They take 400 metres to arm themselves....that gives you time to crash dive if needed and cut the engines at a reasonable depth....the downside is the noise you'll generate to the DD's :hmm:

GT182 · 02-14-07, 06:23 PM

I've used them and usually have good success. When you fire one order engines "Stop" before they reach 400 meters. Sit and wait if you can for them to reach a target. If you can't... good luck.

Mush Martin · 02-14-07, 06:41 PM

Go all stop silent running and they cant see you and will just straightline.

MM

zaunkonigII · 02-15-07, 12:21 AM

400 meters? SH3Inspector says the ZaunkonigII has a 300m straight run. Anyways, theyr'e right. Dive.

_Seth_ · 02-15-07, 01:14 AM

Silent running = Stuff a rag into Bernards mouth.

andy_311 · 02-15-07, 07:02 AM

I use the T XI torps in late 43-45 and I think there pretty good although they are good for targets doing 12kts or over I also used them on targets doing 4-5 knts,however if the target slows down below 3kts the torp will miss and try to re-aquire anouther target,I also found out if you fire one at an escort that's about 6-700m from you the torp will over shoot and come back at the target as it locks on its props and if the target is above you when the fish hits well just say good-bye.

Gildor · 02-16-07, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by _Seth_

Silent running = Stuff a rag into Bernards mouth.

LOL! Good one. :rotfl:

Jimbuna · 02-16-07, 12:24 PM

I thought thats what the bananas were for

melnibonian · 02-16-07, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

I thought thats what the bananas were for

The bananas are for the other 'noisy part of Bernard's anatomy'

Jimbuna · 02-16-07, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by melnibonian

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

I thought thats what the bananas were for

The bananas are for the other 'noisy part of Bernard's anatomy'

Oh!!

Keelbuster · 02-16-07, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan

3 times out of 4 the dam things circle around the target,then attack and sink my SUb instead.This happens while silent running to..These things DON'T LIKE me...

Huh - i've tried to get my wakehomers to turn back to my sub by lauching them and then going flank. I could never seem to get it to happen....

On the other hand, in multiplayer, i've used them a bunch of times against the other player. i guess it depends on the search cone - when the torp turns around to reacquire the DD it acquires you instead. I dont' think it matters how fast you're going...

Morts · 02-16-07, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by melnibonian

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

I thought thats what the bananas were for

The bananas are for the other 'noisy part of Bernard's anatomy'

eeewwww:rotfl: :rotfl:

Jimbuna · 02-16-07, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Keelbuster

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Originally Posted by Alan

3 times out of 4 the dam things circle around the target,then attack and sink my SUb instead.This happens while silent running to..These things DON'T LIKE me...

Huh - i've tried to get my wakehomers to turn back to my sub by lauching them and then going flank. I could never seem to get it to happen....

On the other hand, in multiplayer, i've used them a bunch of times against the other player. i guess it depends on the search cone - when the torp turns around to reacquire the DD it acquires you instead. I dont' think it matters how fast you're going...

It's probably more a case of the faster/noisier your going...the more chance there is of it locking onto you

02-14-07, 02:14 PM	#1
Alan Mate Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: England Posts: 57 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Wake homing torpedeos Is there a problem with these T XI (g7es) zaunkonig II torpedoes,3 times out of 4 the dam things circle around the target,then attack and sink my SUb instead.This happens while silent running to..These things DON'T LIKE me...

02-14-07, 03:54 PM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,539 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	They take 400 metres to arm themselves....that gives you time to crash dive if needed and cut the engines at a reasonable depth....the downside is the noise you'll generate to the DD's :hmm: __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

02-14-07, 06:23 PM	#4
GT182 Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Castle of Delaware Posts: 3,231 Downloads: 658 Uploads: 0	I've used them and usually have good success. When you fire one order engines "Stop" before they reach 400 meters. Sit and wait if you can for them to reach a target. If you can't... good luck. __________________ Gary No Borders, No Language, No Culture =s No Country I'm a Deplorable, and proud of it.

02-14-07, 06:41 PM	#5
Mush Martin Eternal Patrol Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,398 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Go all stop silent running and they cant see you and will just straightline. MM __________________ RIP Mush Tutorial

02-15-07, 12:21 AM	#6
zaunkonigII Bosun Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Inside an iron coffin Posts: 63 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	400 meters? SH3Inspector says the ZaunkonigII has a 300m straight run. Anyways, theyr'e right. Dive. __________________ BTW, hacked 8k impulse, 8k range, 40 knot, 179 degree turn rate Zaunkonig II is killer.

02-14-07, 02:24 PM	#2
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	I read from somewhere that the target should be going over 12KTS for the homing torpedos to pick it up. But in SHIII, they home in to the nearest moving target, I´ve seen them home in on merchants going 5KTS or slower. The best hint for your situation I can give is diving. Dive deeper. 30m should be enough.

02-15-07, 01:14 AM	#7
_Seth_ Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In Tromsoe, @Tirpitz' final resting place.. Posts: 3,277 Downloads: 94 Uploads: 0	Silent running = Stuff a rag into Bernards mouth. __________________

02-15-07, 07:02 AM	#8
andy_311 The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Oldham, Lancs,England Posts: 1,312 Downloads: 82 Uploads: 0	I use the T XI torps in late 43-45 and I think there pretty good although they are good for targets doing 12kts or over I also used them on targets doing 4-5 knts,however if the target slows down below 3kts the torp will miss and try to re-aquire anouther target,I also found out if you fire one at an escort that's about 6-700m from you the torp will over shoot and come back at the target as it locks on its props and if the target is above you when the fish hits well just say good-bye.

02-16-07, 12:24 PM	#10
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,539 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I thought thats what the bananas were for __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!