Boiler Explosions and internal damage

WWII44 · 09-25-11, 10:09 AM

What signs would tell a prospecting Kaleun that he's hit a enemy ships boiler or other vital interal component?

Missing Name · 09-25-11, 01:16 PM

One or more propeller stops. Or propeller RPM drops considerably.

WWII44 · 09-25-11, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Missing Name

One or more propeller stops. Or propeller RPM drops considerably.

If the boiler is punctured dose it create an explosion?

Pisces · 09-25-11, 03:50 PM

Are we talking real-life, or in-game effects of torpedo collisions? If the later, that depends on mods, mostly of the graphical kind.

Brag · 09-25-11, 06:27 PM

If you see drop in speed after the torpedo impact, more than likely you have inflicted catastrophic damage

WWII44 · 09-25-11, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Pisces

Are we talking real-life, or in-game effects of torpedo collisions? If the later, that depends on mods, mostly of the graphical kind.

I meen like when attacking with the deckgun and shell hit's the ship where her boilers would be and the ship is ingulfed in a ball of fire(note this happens in both stock SH3 and GWX).

Dogfish40 · 09-26-11, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by WWII44

I meen like when attacking with the deckgun and shell hit's the ship where her boilers would be and the ship is ingulfed in a ball of fire(note this happens in both stock SH3 and GWX).

With the deck gun, (W' GWX) I noticed the ship can have Multiple huge explosions that look really great except that the ship keeps right on going. If you're playing GWX the ship will take many many shots from the deck gun to sink it. It saves torpedos but it uses up your deck gun ammo real quick.
D40

JazzJR · 09-26-11, 10:29 AM

Have a look at this.

WWII44 · 09-26-11, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Dogfish40

With the deck gun, (W' GWX) I noticed the ship can have Multiple huge explosions that look really great except that the ship keeps right on going. If you're playing GWX the ship will take many many shots from the deck gun to sink it. It saves torpedos but it uses up your deck gun ammo real quick.
D40

I use a trainer that gives me infinant deckgun and AA gun ammo.

desirableroasted · 09-28-11, 02:04 PM

My experience in GWX is that speed reduction and listing are the only reliable signs you have inflicted damage.

Yes, you can explode stuff off the deck, but that seems to be mostly eye-candy.

If I have a 10-knot tanker reduced to 3 knots and listing, I just stay submerged and bide my time. She'll go down.

CherryHarbey · 09-28-11, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Dogfish40

With the deck gun, (W' GWX) I noticed the ship can have Multiple huge explosions that look really great except that the ship keeps right on going. If you're playing GWX the ship will take many many shots from the deck gun to sink it. It saves torpedos but it uses up your deck gun ammo real quick.
D40

with GWX ship sink by flooding, making things explode above the waterline may look cool but it is unlikely to cause flooding. aim at or below the waterline to get them to sink.
this massively different to stock, which works on hit points, hit a ship enough times (Wherever you like) and it will go down.

09-25-11, 10:09 AM	#1
WWII44 Navy Dude Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 177 Downloads: 151 Uploads: 0	Boiler Explosions and internal damage What signs would tell a prospecting Kaleun that he's hit a enemy ships boiler or other vital interal component?

09-25-11, 01:16 PM	#2
Missing Name Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Westun New Yahk Posts: 748 Downloads: 131 Uploads: 0	One or more propeller stops. Or propeller RPM drops considerably. __________________ Largest target sunk with deck gun: Japanese auxiliary cruiser, 15000 tons Largest engaged: HMS Nelson. Results inconclusive. Read Brag's stuff

09-25-11, 03:50 PM	#4
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09-25-11, 06:27 PM	#5
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09-28-11, 02:04 PM	#10
desirableroasted Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: In the mountains, now. On the edge of the sea before. Posts: 933 Downloads: 47 Uploads: 0	My experience in GWX is that speed reduction and listing are the only reliable signs you have inflicted damage. Yes, you can explode stuff off the deck, but that seems to be mostly eye-candy. If I have a 10-knot tanker reduced to 3 knots and listing, I just stay submerged and bide my time. She'll go down. __________________ "Well, now, that's true... the IXC is a bit of a chick magnet..but you really can't beat the VIIB for off-road fun."