Torpedo range

squeak · 12-01-06, 05:43 AM

One question , from whitch range do you usually fire your eels?
I think the optimal range are 1500-2500m depending on the weather and time

Corsair · 12-01-06, 05:51 AM

For me favourite distance is between 500 and 800m... Problem from 1942 on is to get there !

ecm747x · 12-01-06, 06:00 AM

There are a lot of variables that go into making long shots. If the convoy or ships are not in a zig zag pattern, then shooting past 2000m is not unheard of and getting a hit or hits.
If there are a lot of ships in a line I will launch a whole bow load at the front ship and sometimes another of my torps will hit another ship behind it.. I usually only shoot past 2000m if the ships are slow.
If you are up against a fighting ship, I won't even think about shooting untill within 900m or less. I have launched torps and then see the ship zig or zag and miss completely. I will also switch the fish to fast, depending on if I have one capable in the tube, to help ensure a hit.
It is all a judgement call. What the situation is around you deepends on how you make an attack. Each person is different and does things different ways. Just seeing what works for you and adjusting to the tactics of the enemy will get you far.

12-01-06, 11:19 AM

I normally approach to 400 - 800 meters before firing. This assures positive ID of the target (important during the early years). It also decreases the impact of any errors in targeting due to target ship speed, course and AoB. In addition, the torpedoes' running time is very short. The target has little opportunity to evade if they spot the trail of the steamers. It also greatly decreases the odds of premature detonation, as the run time is under 20 seconds, rather than 1 -3 minutes.

AVGWarhawk · 12-01-06, 11:23 AM

I get to within 2000m or less! Better chance of a hit and if you spread the torpedoes you can hit other vessels.

Sailor Steve · 12-01-06, 11:26 AM

Never more than 1000, usually 500 or less.

VIICDriver · 12-01-06, 11:44 AM

Anywhere from 500m to 3000m depending on the situation. Against a convoy though I like to be in tight.

Chuck

Jimbuna · 12-01-06, 02:48 PM

Early days within 1000m but since testing GWX I have to admit the escorts seldom afford me that luxury

nightdagger · 12-01-06, 05:38 PM

I try to set up around 500m from the path and if I'm within 400m I put it in reverse for a couple of seconds.

cyrus12 · 12-07-06, 11:07 AM

Anywhere from 500 m to 1000 m depending on the situation.If you fire more that 1000 m chans to miss incressis :hmm:

PS:sorry for my poor englesh

melnibonian · 12-07-06, 11:19 AM

It depends on the target. If I'm shooting at DDs or other warships I tend to fire somewhere between 400-1000m. If there are merchants you can fire from longer distances. The optimum distance for me is 1000-1500m for merchants, but I have attacked convoys from 4000-4500m with big success. It depends on the situation and the target.

Mauser KAR98K · 12-07-06, 12:01 PM

I usulay fire upon sighting the target. (I run 46%) I also use the Automatic TDC unless in very bad weather. The farthest shot I made was 5000 KM and that was a Battleship.

mookiemookie · 12-07-06, 12:05 PM

500-1000m is perfect. Against convoys, 1000-2000 m.

Jimbuna · 12-07-06, 12:14 PM

IMO anything over 4000m with manual targetting is too risky

Unless of course you have some 'acoustics'

melnibonian · 12-07-06, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

Unless of course you have some 'acoustics'

And we all know what that means for Von, MrChris and the Kpt Jim

12-01-06, 05:43 AM	#1
squeak Helmsman Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Back from the abyss Posts: 110 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Torpedo range One question , from whitch range do you usually fire your eels? I think the optimal range are 1500-2500m depending on the weather and time __________________ Goddam it, you'll never get the Purple Heart hiding in a foxhole! Follow me!

12-01-06, 05:51 AM	#2
Corsair Ace of the Deep Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toulouse France Posts: 1,140 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 0	For me favourite distance is between 500 and 800m... Problem from 1942 on is to get there ! __________________ NYGM 3.4A / Living SH3 V5.1 + SH3 Commander

12-01-06, 06:00 AM	#3
ecm747x Gunner Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA, Indiana Posts: 94 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	There are a lot of variables that go into making long shots. If the convoy or ships are not in a zig zag pattern, then shooting past 2000m is not unheard of and getting a hit or hits. If there are a lot of ships in a line I will launch a whole bow load at the front ship and sometimes another of my torps will hit another ship behind it.. I usually only shoot past 2000m if the ships are slow. If you are up against a fighting ship, I won't even think about shooting untill within 900m or less. I have launched torps and then see the ship zig or zag and miss completely. I will also switch the fish to fast, depending on if I have one capable in the tube, to help ensure a hit. It is all a judgement call. What the situation is around you deepends on how you make an attack. Each person is different and does things different ways. Just seeing what works for you and adjusting to the tactics of the enemy will get you far. __________________

12-01-06, 11:23 AM	#5
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,253 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I get to within 2000m or less! Better chance of a hit and if you spread the torpedoes you can hit other vessels. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

12-01-06, 11:26 AM	#6
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Never more than 1000, usually 500 or less. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

12-01-06, 11:19 AM	#4
Albrecht Von Hesse Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	I normally approach to 400 - 800 meters before firing. This assures positive ID of the target (important during the early years). It also decreases the impact of any errors in targeting due to target ship speed, course and AoB. In addition, the torpedoes' running time is very short. The target has little opportunity to evade if they spot the trail of the steamers. It also greatly decreases the odds of premature detonation, as the run time is under 20 seconds, rather than 1 -3 minutes.

12-01-06, 11:44 AM	#7
VIICDriver Engineer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 203 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Anywhere from 500m to 3000m depending on the situation. Against a convoy though I like to be in tight. Chuck

12-01-06, 02:48 PM	#8
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,481 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Early days within 1000m but since testing GWX I have to admit the escorts seldom afford me that luxury __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-01-06, 05:38 PM	#9
nightdagger Officer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 243 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I try to set up around 500m from the path and if I'm within 400m I put it in reverse for a couple of seconds.

12-07-06, 11:07 AM	#10
cyrus12 Nub Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bucharest (Romania) Posts: 3 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Anywhere from 500 m to 1000 m depending on the situation.If you fire more that 1000 m chans to miss incressis :hmm: PS:sorry for my poor englesh __________________ Romanian SeaWolves

12-07-06, 11:19 AM	#11
melnibonian Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Reading UK Posts: 3,473 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	It depends on the target. If I'm shooting at DDs or other warships I tend to fire somewhere between 400-1000m. If there are merchants you can fire from longer distances. The optimum distance for me is 1000-1500m for merchants, but I have attacked convoys from 4000-4500m with big success. It depends on the situation and the target. __________________ http://www.thegreywolves.com/ http://wolvesatwar.com/ Download GWX and other goodies: http://hosted.filefront.com/melnibonian

12-07-06, 12:01 PM	#12
Mauser KAR98K Bosun Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 68 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	I usulay fire upon sighting the target. (I run 46%) I also use the Automatic TDC unless in very bad weather. The farthest shot I made was 5000 KM and that was a Battleship. __________________ Mauser mit Dem Mauser. U-51: Terrorizing the North Sea until France is concured! "The Keel Splitter!"

12-07-06, 12:05 PM	#13
mookiemookie Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,404 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 1	500-1000m is perfect. Against convoys, 1000-2000 m. __________________ They don’t think it be like it is, but it do. Want more U-boat Kaleun portraits for your SH3 Commander Profiles? Download the SH3 Commander Portrait Pack here.

12-07-06, 12:14 PM	#14
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,481 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	IMO anything over 4000m with manual targetting is too risky Unless of course you have some 'acoustics' __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!