Impact or magnetic

robj250 · 05-07-07, 04:57 PM

I have been in a storm, 15 metre winds, for days. I was wondering whether to set torpedoes to impact or magnet, and if magnet, how deep?

gabeeg · 05-07-07, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by robj250

I have been in a storm, 15 metre winds, for days. I was wondering whether to set torpedoes to impact or magnet, and if magnet, how deep?

In rough weather set your torpedos to impact. Magnetics have a tendency to explode prematurely in rough weather. My general rule is that if the wind is over 7 then I set all torpedos to impact, and adjust depth accordingly.

As for depth, if you are using magnetics, set the running depth to 1 to 2 meters beneth the keel....so if a ship drafts 7m then set the torp to 8-9 meters. For impact torpedos, I set mine at least 2 meters below the ships water line...usually, for stern shot or shots at escorts I somtimes choose 1m depth. I also make sure to set the depth at least 2-3 meters above the ships keel....usually for merchants and tankers leaving the default 4m is fine, and optimum.

TarJak · 05-07-07, 10:45 PM

In any weather over 10mps I use impacts only. Mags aer too unreliable in big waves and you chance a premature.

Iron Budokan · 05-08-07, 07:46 AM

Impact torps are more reliable than magnetic in almost any situation.

CaptainAsh · 05-08-07, 08:15 AM

I dunno what the difference of efficiency between both if we get a clean hit. Is magnetic more efficient???

I m using 2 criteria myself, weather and AoB. Nice weather and flat AoB = magnetic. Anything else = impact or no shoot.

maillemaker · 05-08-07, 09:39 AM

I have all but given up on magentics.

The only time I have chanced them is when I am down to my last torpedo or two and I come across a big ship that needs to go down with all I have left. Under-the-hull explosions are supposedly more deadly than side-impacts.

Dietrich · 05-08-07, 09:40 AM

I almost always use impact shots. Set the depth correctly (don't just leave it at the 4m default), aim for the right spot on the ship, and a single impact shot will do the job.

Sometimes I'll use a magnetic shot, but it is rare. Generally I ask myself if I am using a magnetic trigger "why?". Often the answer is because I'm at a bad angle, in which case I move away from the firing-button and reposition my boat to something better.

SmokinTep · 05-08-07, 09:55 AM

It all depends on the situation. I usually use magnetics if possible. Always keep a magnetic in the aft tube for those pesky DD's. I have been lucky sending one down their throat.

Sailor Steve · 05-08-07, 10:49 AM

Realistically, attacks should be next to impossible in major storms.

vasmann · 05-08-07, 11:12 AM

[quote=gabeeg]

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Originally Posted by robj250

As for depth, if you are using magnetics, set the running depth to 1 to 2 meters beneth the keel....so if a ship drafts 7m then set the torp to 8-9 meters. For impact torpedos, I set mine at least 2 meters below the ships water line...usually, for stern shot or shots at escorts I somtimes choose 1m depth. I also make sure to set the depth at least 2-3 meters above the ships keel....usually for merchants and tankers leaving the default 4m is fine, and optimum.

As for me, magnetic are more dangerous then impact, and depth should be set no more then half a meter under the keel, this is for calm weather, for rough - a meter or 1.5.

Jimbuna · 05-08-07, 11:21 AM

Impact.....just about every time until Jan 42

Brag · 05-08-07, 12:05 PM

Magnetics for battle ships and shallow AOBs in convoys. Excellent damage. In rough weather--impact at very short range.

maillemaker · 05-08-07, 12:52 PM

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Realistically, attacks should be next to impossible in major storms.

In the game, they practically are!

I've had storms where I couldn't even SEE the enemy ship until I was too close for the torps to arm.

robj250 · 05-08-07, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokinTep

It all depends on the situation. I usually use magnetics if possible. Always keep a magnetic in the aft tube for those pesky DD's. I have been lucky sending one down their throat.

Under normal condition, I always use magnetics on those pesky DD. I like it when they come directly toward me and them I give them a shot at about 500; they are burnt toast.

But under seas where the wind is around the 10 - 15 m/s. I have no idea how to take out a pesky DD, as I've never had to do it.
Rob

melnibonian · 05-08-07, 03:58 PM

Rob set the torpedoes with impact pistols and 1m running depth. That way you can be sure that you will at least hit the target no matter how much he is moving because of the waves.

05-07-07, 04:57 PM	#1
robj250 Sea Lord Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Port Hardy, BC, Canada 75 yo with M.S. & C.O.P.D. & heart problems Posts: 1,930 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Impact or magnetic I have been in a storm, 15 metre winds, for days. I was wondering whether to set torpedoes to impact or magnet, and if magnet, how deep?

05-08-07, 07:46 AM	#4
Iron Budokan Sea Lord Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,778 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Impact torps are more reliable than magnetic in almost any situation. __________________ "You will take on England wherever you find her ships, and you will break her power at sea." --Iron Coffins, Herbert A. Werner http://kennethmarkhoover.com

05-08-07, 10:49 AM	#9
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Realistically, attacks should be next to impossible in major storms. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

05-08-07, 11:21 AM	#11
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,481 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Impact.....just about every time until Jan 42 __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

05-08-07, 12:05 PM	#12
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Magnetics for battle ships and shallow AOBs in convoys. Excellent damage. In rough weather--impact at very short range. __________________ Espionage, adventure, suspense, are just a click away Click here to look inside Brag's book: Amazon.com: Kingmaker: Alexey Braguine: Books Order Kingmaker here: http://www.subsim.com/store.html For Tactics visit:http://www.freewebs.com/kielman/

05-07-07, 10:45 PM	#3
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	In any weather over 10mps I use impacts only. Mags aer too unreliable in big waves and you chance a premature.

05-08-07, 08:15 AM	#5
CaptainAsh Machinist's Mate Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 128 Downloads: 12 Uploads: 0	I dunno what the difference of efficiency between both if we get a clean hit. Is magnetic more efficient??? I m using 2 criteria myself, weather and AoB. Nice weather and flat AoB = magnetic. Anything else = impact or no shoot.

05-08-07, 09:39 AM	#6
maillemaker Sea Lord Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,639 Downloads: 75 Uploads: 0	I have all but given up on magentics. The only time I have chanced them is when I am down to my last torpedo or two and I come across a big ship that needs to go down with all I have left. Under-the-hull explosions are supposedly more deadly than side-impacts.

05-08-07, 09:40 AM	#7
Dietrich Sparky Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 152 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I almost always use impact shots. Set the depth correctly (don't just leave it at the 4m default), aim for the right spot on the ship, and a single impact shot will do the job. Sometimes I'll use a magnetic shot, but it is rare. Generally I ask myself if I am using a magnetic trigger "why?". Often the answer is because I'm at a bad angle, in which case I move away from the firing-button and reposition my boat to something better.

05-08-07, 09:55 AM	#8
SmokinTep Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Suffolk, Virginia Posts: 1,027 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It all depends on the situation. I usually use magnetics if possible. Always keep a magnetic in the aft tube for those pesky DD's. I have been lucky sending one down their throat.

05-08-07, 03:58 PM	#15
melnibonian Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Reading UK Posts: 3,473 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Rob set the torpedoes with impact pistols and 1m running depth. That way you can be sure that you will at least hit the target no matter how much he is moving because of the waves. __________________ http://www.thegreywolves.com/ http://wolvesatwar.com/ Download GWX and other goodies: http://hosted.filefront.com/melnibonian