[TEC] OM dud torpedo tips

SuperEtendard · 06-25-16, 01:32 PM

Hey there

I am playing this OM campaign which I started in early 1940, with manual TDC and the other realism options. I'm now in February 1941 but still getting a lot of duds at a very high level: just intercepted a convoy with full load of torps, I fired almost all of my internal reserves (Type VII) managing some hits (like 6 or 7 hits) and all were duds....

I don't know what would be going on, this would be around 70% of dud rate, most of the impacts were on 90º angle (I know the Mark 14 had a lot of problems with that angle, but don't know about german torps) tried to switch a little, 95º, 100º, shallow depth, near the keel depth but they still keep failing. Any tips on how making them work (or at least get the less possible duds)?

I know that early war the German torps had a lot of trouble with both detonators, but weren't they yet solved as of 1941? Also when they were allowed to use the magnetic detonators again? I used them a bit at my Norway campaign patrols (as they were allowed for that operation) and had some success but don't know when the German captains could start using them again.

Sailor Steve · 06-25-16, 04:01 PM

The new reliable magnetic pistols weren't available until December 1942.
http://uboat.net/articles/23.html

For a thorough in-depth study read this work.
http://digitalcommons.georgiasouther...99&context=etd

nionios · 06-26-16, 05:23 AM

Surely there's a huge problem with magnetic detonators but using impact at the right angle (90degs +/-10) and auto targeting, I've minimal failures and usually most ships sink immediately with the first hit.

Sailor Steve · 06-26-16, 09:35 AM

While that's true, it's not exactly realistic. Early in the war they didn't have a switch, and couldn't turn the magnetic pistols on and off.

Still, if you want better results that's sometimes the way you have to go.

SuperEtendard · 06-26-16, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

The new reliable magnetic pistols weren't available until December 1942.
http://uboat.net/articles/23.html

For a thorough in-depth study read this work.
http://digitalcommons.georgiasouther...99&context=etd

Thanks, will look into it

Quote:

Originally Posted by nionios

Surely there's a huge problem with magnetic detonators but using impact at the right angle (90degs +/-10) and auto targeting, I've minimal failures and usually most ships sink immediately with the first hit.

mmm do you have realistic duds activated? My ~70% dud rate is in those exact conditions :/ Maybe it's just a streak of bad luck.

nionios · 06-27-16, 03:50 AM

Yes, I always play with realistic duds.

06-25-16, 01:32 PM	#1
SuperEtendard Mate Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Buenos Aires, ARG Posts: 51 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	OM dud torpedo tips Hey there I am playing this OM campaign which I started in early 1940, with manual TDC and the other realism options. I'm now in February 1941 but still getting a lot of duds at a very high level: just intercepted a convoy with full load of torps, I fired almost all of my internal reserves (Type VII) managing some hits (like 6 or 7 hits) and all were duds.... I don't know what would be going on, this would be around 70% of dud rate, most of the impacts were on 90º angle (I know the Mark 14 had a lot of problems with that angle, but don't know about german torps) tried to switch a little, 95º, 100º, shallow depth, near the keel depth but they still keep failing. Any tips on how making them work (or at least get the less possible duds)? I know that early war the German torps had a lot of trouble with both detonators, but weren't they yet solved as of 1941? Also when they were allowed to use the magnetic detonators again? I used them a bit at my Norway campaign patrols (as they were allowed for that operation) and had some success but don't know when the German captains could start using them again.

06-25-16, 04:01 PM	#2
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	The new reliable magnetic pistols weren't available until December 1942. http://uboat.net/articles/23.html For a thorough in-depth study read this work. http://digitalcommons.georgiasouther...99&context=etd __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

06-26-16, 09:35 AM	#4
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	While that's true, it's not exactly realistic. Early in the war they didn't have a switch, and couldn't turn the magnetic pistols on and off. Still, if you want better results that's sometimes the way you have to go. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

06-26-16, 05:23 AM	#3
nionios Sparky Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 153 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	Surely there's a huge problem with magnetic detonators but using impact at the right angle (90degs +/-10) and auto targeting, I've minimal failures and usually most ships sink immediately with the first hit.

06-27-16, 03:50 AM	#6
nionios Sparky Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 153 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	Yes, I always play with realistic duds.