Going after a lone destroyer

Segwin · 10-11-12, 03:53 PM

Anyone think it's worth it?

They change course and speed constantly that it is next to impossible to get a clean shot (at 1000 or so). Say bye to 2 fish

Cybermat47 · 10-11-12, 04:46 PM

Save your game, then go for it.

GT182 · 10-12-12, 09:11 AM

Yes, definately do a Save before you try it. I usually do that before attacking a convoy or even a single escort. I know dead is dead, but hey, practice makes perfect. Sometimes. LOL

I've done it lots of times with success. But note too I'm not using full blown manual TDC.

Actually tho, practice in Historical single mission first to get the hang of it. Let it get in close, but no closer that 500 or 600 meters. Don't try any farther out than that or they will evade it. Launch a Steam torp set to it's fastest speed at any depth above it's draft depth, and pistol set to magnetic. 99% of the time the escort can't evade it.

Becareful if they're making any turn. Fire when they just start a turn will work. Head on at you will also nail them, if they are on their first intercept course.

But if you miss, dive fast and change course. Because now they are p*ssed off to no end and will relentlessly hunt you down.

Hartmann · 10-13-12, 11:02 PM

It´s very dangerous

try to attract it to your position and be ready for crash dive if it the torpedos mised .

Hinrich Schwab · 10-14-12, 04:26 AM

I normally do not bother unless there is next to no chance of missing. If I have the jump on him, I have found that using the slowest torpedo speed setting has the better chance of hitting because the torpedo creates less noise and wake in the water. I have observed this in 3-5. If he spots you, all you can do is either turn directly into or away from him and when he chases you, cut loose with a point-blank torpedo at 800m. Even if he tries to evade, all he does is present a broader target for the torpedo.

GT182 · 10-14-12, 06:15 PM

Point blank at 500 to 600 meter is even more effective IMO. Even with a head on shot. With a T1 steam torpedo set to it's fastest speed, the escort cannot evade fast enough even if it tries. BIG badda boom!!!

GT182 · 10-16-12, 05:38 PM

I just sank 5 British destroyers on my my return to the Atlantic Air Gap patrol zone coming out of Lorient. They almost ran over us. Thankfully the lookouts on the con gave us the heads-up quick enough so we could dive.

So a lone destroyer is actually easy. It's just a bit more difficult when there's more. You have to launch your torpedos faster.

This last one took 2 torps. Funny thing was this last one was the only one that came looking for us. They were in a hurry to meet up with something as all were doing 15kts.

Segwin · 10-17-12, 08:49 AM

Nice work Gary.

Are you running Open Horizons?

GT182 · 10-17-12, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Segwin

Nice work Gary.

Are you running Open Horizons?

Thanks, and yes I am.

10-11-12, 03:53 PM	#1
Segwin Planesman Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 187 Downloads: 127 Uploads: 0	Going after a lone destroyer Anyone think it's worth it? They change course and speed constantly that it is next to impossible to get a clean shot (at 1000 or so). Say bye to 2 fish

10-11-12, 04:46 PM	#2
Cybermat47 Willing Webfooted Beast Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 5,408 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 23	Save your game, then go for it. __________________ Historical TWoS Gameplay Guide: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2572620 Historical FotRSU Gameplay Guide: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho....php?p=2713394

10-12-12, 09:11 AM	#3
GT182 Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Castle of Delaware Posts: 3,231 Downloads: 658 Uploads: 0	Yes, definately do a Save before you try it. I usually do that before attacking a convoy or even a single escort. I know dead is dead, but hey, practice makes perfect. Sometimes. LOL I've done it lots of times with success. But note too I'm not using full blown manual TDC. Actually tho, practice in Historical single mission first to get the hang of it. Let it get in close, but no closer that 500 or 600 meters. Don't try any farther out than that or they will evade it. Launch a Steam torp set to it's fastest speed at any depth above it's draft depth, and pistol set to magnetic. 99% of the time the escort can't evade it. Becareful if they're making any turn. Fire when they just start a turn will work. Head on at you will also nail them, if they are on their first intercept course. But if you miss, dive fast and change course. Because now they are pssed off to no end and will relentlessly hunt you down. __________________ Gary No Borders, No Language, No Culture =s No Country* I'm a Deplorable, and proud of it.

10-13-12, 11:02 PM	#4
Hartmann Sea Lord Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Grid CH 26, Spain ,Barcelona Posts: 1,857 Downloads: 204 Uploads: 0	It´s very dangerous try to attract it to your position and be ready for crash dive if it the torpedos mised . __________________ But this ship can't sink!... She is made of iron, sir. I assure you, she can. and she will. It is a mathematical certainty. Strength and honor

10-14-12, 06:15 PM	#6
GT182 Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Castle of Delaware Posts: 3,231 Downloads: 658 Uploads: 0	Point blank at 500 to 600 meter is even more effective IMO. Even with a head on shot. With a T1 steam torpedo set to it's fastest speed, the escort cannot evade fast enough even if it tries. BIG badda boom!!! __________________ Gary No Borders, No Language, No Culture =s No Country I'm a Deplorable, and proud of it.

10-14-12, 04:26 AM	#5
Hinrich Schwab Grey Wolf Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 908 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 0	I normally do not bother unless there is next to no chance of missing. If I have the jump on him, I have found that using the slowest torpedo speed setting has the better chance of hitting because the torpedo creates less noise and wake in the water. I have observed this in 3-5. If he spots you, all you can do is either turn directly into or away from him and when he chases you, cut loose with a point-blank torpedo at 800m. Even if he tries to evade, all he does is present a broader target for the torpedo.

10-16-12, 05:38 PM	#7
GT182 Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Castle of Delaware Posts: 3,231 Downloads: 658 Uploads: 0	I just sank 5 British destroyers on my my return to the Atlantic Air Gap patrol zone coming out of Lorient. They almost ran over us. Thankfully the lookouts on the con gave us the heads-up quick enough so we could dive. So a lone destroyer is actually easy. It's just a bit more difficult when there's more. You have to launch your torpedos faster. This last one took 2 torps. Funny thing was this last one was the only one that came looking for us. They were in a hurry to meet up with something as all were doing 15kts. __________________ Gary No Borders, No Language, No Culture =s No Country I'm a Deplorable, and proud of it.

10-17-12, 08:49 AM	#8
Segwin Planesman Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 187 Downloads: 127 Uploads: 0	Nice work Gary. Are you running Open Horizons?