Torpedo makes a bang noise just after exiting the tube on the surface

Paul Riley · 05-19-09, 04:42 PM

I forgot to mention this before,during my earlier engagement with a ship on the surface at night,I noticed the torpedo made a sort of bang noise just after exiting the tube,almost like a small impact explosion.It also happened with my second attack from tube 2 later on in the attack.I quickly checked the front of the UBoat as I thought it had prematurely exploded just after exiting and damaged the UBoat in some way.
It seemed the torpedoes were fine and carried on to their target as normal.
My only guess is that the UBoat was high on the waves at the time of launch causing the torpedo to crash down heavy on the surface before finding its depth setting.Waves were 7mps by the way,not exactly the worst seas to be in for bouncing torpedoes,if this is what they were.

Thanks for any info on this.

Leg · 05-19-09, 04:55 PM

was it a SPLASH? It could be what you said.

Murr44 · 05-19-09, 08:38 PM

Sounds like it's more than a splash. SH3 still has some strange things in it (even with GWX). Unrelated but if I use the external camera or pause the game my engine noise cuts out & I have to change speeds to get it back.

Jail · 05-20-09, 04:53 AM

Could it be that the torpedo is in the air when you release it in a surface attack and it hits the wave/water right after it is released. That makes a sound like a small explosion.

05-20-09, 05:26 AM

You might be hearing the torpedo tube exterior doors closing after firing.

Jimbuna · 05-20-09, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by von Zelda

You might be hearing the torpedo tube exterior doors closing after firing.

My thoughts as well

Paul Riley · 05-20-09, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Murr44

Sounds like it's more than a splash. SH3 still has some strange things in it (even with GWX). Unrelated but if I use the external camera or pause the game my engine noise cuts out & I have to change speeds to get it back.

Can you tell me a few of the strange things found in GWX?,as I am having it delivered to me on discs by a friend in here.If I know what to expect I can look out for it.

Thanks.

Pisces · 05-20-09, 06:58 AM

IIRC OLC mentioned (a few years back, time flies!) that torpedos can indeed drop in mid air if they are launched when surfaced. They sort of fall out of the tubes, and get a bit of delay before they get started on their way. I don't remember if this observation was based on any particular mod, but I'd guess him being a thorough fellow, it applies to stock aswel.

The solution: earplugs, I suppose.

05-19-09, 04:42 PM	#1
Paul Riley Ocean Warrior Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sheffield, England Posts: 2,679 Downloads: 165 Uploads: 0	Torpedo makes a bang noise just after exiting the tube on the surface I forgot to mention this before,during my earlier engagement with a ship on the surface at night,I noticed the torpedo made a sort of bang noise just after exiting the tube,almost like a small impact explosion.It also happened with my second attack from tube 2 later on in the attack.I quickly checked the front of the UBoat as I thought it had prematurely exploded just after exiting and damaged the UBoat in some way. It seemed the torpedoes were fine and carried on to their target as normal. My only guess is that the UBoat was high on the waves at the time of launch causing the torpedo to crash down heavy on the surface before finding its depth setting.Waves were 7mps by the way,not exactly the worst seas to be in for bouncing torpedoes,if this is what they were. Thanks for any info on this. __________________ Best Patrol: 10 merchants + HMS Nelson for 68.056 Tonnes

05-20-09, 04:53 AM	#4
Jail A-ganger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: No(r)way Posts: 74 Downloads: 30 Uploads: 0	Could it be that the torpedo is in the air when you release it in a surface attack and it hits the wave/water right after it is released. That makes a sound like a small explosion. __________________ Don't let them see you come

05-20-09, 06:58 AM	#8
Pisces Silent Hunter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: AN9771 Posts: 4,904 Downloads: 304 Uploads: 0	IIRC OLC mentioned (a few years back, time flies!) that torpedos can indeed drop in mid air if they are launched when surfaced. They sort of fall out of the tubes, and get a bit of delay before they get started on their way. I don't remember if this observation was based on any particular mod, but I'd guess him being a thorough fellow, it applies to stock aswel. The solution: earplugs, I suppose. __________________ My site downloads: https://ricojansen.nl/downloads

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05-19-09, 04:55 PM	#2
Leg Electrician's Mate Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Italy Posts: 140 Downloads: 237 Uploads: 0	was it a SPLASH? It could be what you said.

05-19-09, 08:38 PM	#3
Murr44 Grey Wolf Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 913 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 0	Sounds like it's more than a splash. SH3 still has some strange things in it (even with GWX). Unrelated but if I use the external camera or pause the game my engine noise cuts out & I have to change speeds to get it back.

05-20-09, 05:26 AM	#5
von Zelda Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	You might be hearing the torpedo tube exterior doors closing after firing.