Torpedo Experiment

Zosimus · 07-23-14, 09:27 AM

In order to test torpedoes, solutions, theories, etc., I have embarked on a new campaign just to test some torpedo ideas. Two ships in tight formation were spotted, and their speed and trajectory were determined.

Saved before diving. Estimated range at firing: 2000 meters. Proceeding to firing position.

Lead angle: 14 degrees. Solution drawn.

A quick peek through the scope shows the ships are closer than anticipated. Range adjusted to 1800 meters. Lead angle unaffected. Alles in ordnung.

One eel at each ship. Impact, 4 meters. Both impact. First ship impact at stern. Second ship impact amidships.

A warship wanders in. Taking no chances, I dive and keep my stern on the ship. Ahead slow.

A ship has sunk. Which? I don't know.

It was a medium cargo ship. About 5000 tons.

As usual, I maneuver to the opposite side of the beleaguered ship to see whether it needs any help.

As this is a torpedo test, a third eel is launched.

4 meters depth. Impact.

Looks amidships to me.

Target sunk. Ship identified: Modern tanker.

Take 2. Forward ship now targeted with a magnetic torpedo at 11 meters depth.

Second ship now targeted with a magnetic torpedo at 10 meters depth.

Alles in ordnung.

First torpedo bounces off?!

How can that happen if the depth is set below the keel? Shouldn't the magnetic trigger cause it to explode anyway? Second torpedo explodes near midships. A warship wanders through.

Warship evaded. Further follow-up on the targets would be required.

Comments?

07-23-14, 09:27 AM	#1
Zosimus XO Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Chorrillos, Lima, Peru Posts: 401 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Torpedo Experiment In order to test torpedoes, solutions, theories, etc., I have embarked on a new campaign just to test some torpedo ideas. Two ships in tight formation were spotted, and their speed and trajectory were determined. Saved before diving. Estimated range at firing: 2000 meters. Proceeding to firing position. Lead angle: 14 degrees. Solution drawn. A quick peek through the scope shows the ships are closer than anticipated. Range adjusted to 1800 meters. Lead angle unaffected. Alles in ordnung. One eel at each ship. Impact, 4 meters. Both impact. First ship impact at stern. Second ship impact amidships. A warship wanders in. Taking no chances, I dive and keep my stern on the ship. Ahead slow. A ship has sunk. Which? I don't know. It was a medium cargo ship. About 5000 tons. As usual, I maneuver to the opposite side of the beleaguered ship to see whether it needs any help. As this is a torpedo test, a third eel is launched. 4 meters depth. Impact. Looks amidships to me. Target sunk. Ship identified: Modern tanker. Take 2. Forward ship now targeted with a magnetic torpedo at 11 meters depth. Second ship now targeted with a magnetic torpedo at 10 meters depth. Alles in ordnung. First torpedo bounces off?! How can that happen if the depth is set below the keel? Shouldn't the magnetic trigger cause it to explode anyway? Second torpedo explodes near midships. A warship wanders through. Warship evaded. Further follow-up on the targets would be required. Comments?