Mark X Has Only One Speed ?

Seminole · 03-23-07, 09:50 AM

I can't seem to set the torpedo to High speed.

I know its a bit difficult clicking on thse controls...but I can set the detonation for either contact or contact/magnetic by clicking on the center of the knob.

No way can I get the speed knob to move from low to high.

My understanding is that the MK X was a two speed torpedo....is it just not modelled for two speeds in the sim?

Donner · 03-23-07, 10:13 AM

The Mark X torpedo only had one speed...36 knots for 3500 yards.

You may be thinking of the Mark XIV which had two speeds...46 knots for 4500 yards and 31.5 knots for 9000 yards.

Seminole · 03-23-07, 10:26 AM

That is what I thought but then I did a web search and found:

21" Mark X
Dimensions: 533 mm x 7.2 m (21 inch x 23 ft 8 in)
Warhead: 300 kg (661 lb) TNT
Propulsion: Wet heater
Performance: 47 knots for 3.0 km (3,280 yd) or 29 knots for 12 km (13,120 yd)

Guess you can't believe everything you find on the intraweb.

Anyway your explanation explains why I can't set to high speed is the correct one.

Sailor Steve · 03-23-07, 10:57 AM

21" (53.3 cm) Mark 10
Range / Speed 3,500 yards (3,200 m) / 26 knots
http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WTUS_PreWWII.htm

03-23-07, 09:50 AM	#1
Seminole Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,012 Downloads: 102 Uploads: 0	Mark X Has Only One Speed ? I can't seem to set the torpedo to High speed. I know its a bit difficult clicking on thse controls...but I can set the detonation for either contact or contact/magnetic by clicking on the center of the knob. No way can I get the speed knob to move from low to high. My understanding is that the MK X was a two speed torpedo....is it just not modelled for two speeds in the sim?

03-23-07, 10:13 AM	#2
Donner Officer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: On patrol... Posts: 244 Downloads: 113 Uploads: 0	The Mark X torpedo only had one speed...36 knots for 3500 yards. You may be thinking of the Mark XIV which had two speeds...46 knots for 4500 yards and 31.5 knots for 9000 yards. __________________ "Sink 'Em All!"- Uncle Charlie....."Angriff, Ran, Versenken!"- Onkel Karl

03-23-07, 10:57 AM	#4
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	21" (53.3 cm) Mark 10 Range / Speed 3,500 yards (3,200 m) / 26 knots http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WTUS_PreWWII.htm __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

03-23-07, 10:26 AM	#3
Seminole Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,012 Downloads: 102 Uploads: 0	That is what I thought but then I did a web search and found: 21" Mark X Dimensions: 533 mm x 7.2 m (21 inch x 23 ft 8 in) Warhead: 300 kg (661 lb) TNT Propulsion: Wet heater Performance: 47 knots for 3.0 km (3,280 yd) or 29 knots for 12 km (13,120 yd) Guess you can't believe everything you find on the intraweb. Anyway your explanation explains why I can't set to high speed is the correct one.