Wake homing torpedeos

Alan · 02-14-07, 02:14 PM

Is there a problem with these T XI (g7es) zaunkonig II torpedoes,3 times out of 4 the dam things circle around the target,then attack and sink my SUb instead.This happens while silent running to..These things DON'T LIKE me...

Dowly · 02-14-07, 02:24 PM

I read from somewhere that the target should be going over 12KTS for the homing torpedos to pick it up. But in SHIII, they home in to the nearest moving target, I´ve seen them home in on merchants going 5KTS or slower.

The best hint for your situation I can give is diving. Dive deeper. 30m should be enough.

Jimbuna · 02-14-07, 03:54 PM

They take 400 metres to arm themselves....that gives you time to crash dive if needed and cut the engines at a reasonable depth....the downside is the noise you'll generate to the DD's :hmm:

GT182 · 02-14-07, 06:23 PM

I've used them and usually have good success. When you fire one order engines "Stop" before they reach 400 meters. Sit and wait if you can for them to reach a target. If you can't... good luck.

Mush Martin · 02-14-07, 06:41 PM

Go all stop silent running and they cant see you and will just straightline.

MM

zaunkonigII · 02-15-07, 12:21 AM

400 meters? SH3Inspector says the ZaunkonigII has a 300m straight run. Anyways, theyr'e right. Dive.

Keelbuster · 02-16-07, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan

3 times out of 4 the dam things circle around the target,then attack and sink my SUb instead.This happens while silent running to..These things DON'T LIKE me...

Huh - i've tried to get my wakehomers to turn back to my sub by lauching them and then going flank. I could never seem to get it to happen....

On the other hand, in multiplayer, i've used them a bunch of times against the other player. i guess it depends on the search cone - when the torp turns around to reacquire the DD it acquires you instead. I dont' think it matters how fast you're going...

Jimbuna · 02-16-07, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Keelbuster

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Originally Posted by Alan

3 times out of 4 the dam things circle around the target,then attack and sink my SUb instead.This happens while silent running to..These things DON'T LIKE me...

Huh - i've tried to get my wakehomers to turn back to my sub by lauching them and then going flank. I could never seem to get it to happen....

On the other hand, in multiplayer, i've used them a bunch of times against the other player. i guess it depends on the search cone - when the torp turns around to reacquire the DD it acquires you instead. I dont' think it matters how fast you're going...

It's probably more a case of the faster/noisier your going...the more chance there is of it locking onto you

XXi · 02-16-07, 06:04 PM

I`ve been using TV and TXI torpedoes and never been hit by one. Keep in mind though, I use it ONLY against escorts and only if the situation turns bad and they start hunting me or at least searching.
So, I fire against targets from at least 500m distance while runnign slowly. The targets usually make at least 10 knots - perhaps that`s why these torpedoes almost never miss.

02-14-07, 02:14 PM	#1
Alan Mate Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: England Posts: 57 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Wake homing torpedeos Is there a problem with these T XI (g7es) zaunkonig II torpedoes,3 times out of 4 the dam things circle around the target,then attack and sink my SUb instead.This happens while silent running to..These things DON'T LIKE me...

02-14-07, 03:54 PM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,527 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	They take 400 metres to arm themselves....that gives you time to crash dive if needed and cut the engines at a reasonable depth....the downside is the noise you'll generate to the DD's :hmm: __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

02-14-07, 06:23 PM	#4
GT182 Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Castle of Delaware Posts: 3,231 Downloads: 658 Uploads: 0	I've used them and usually have good success. When you fire one order engines "Stop" before they reach 400 meters. Sit and wait if you can for them to reach a target. If you can't... good luck. __________________ Gary No Borders, No Language, No Culture =s No Country I'm a Deplorable, and proud of it.

02-14-07, 06:41 PM	#5
Mush Martin Eternal Patrol Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,398 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Go all stop silent running and they cant see you and will just straightline. MM __________________ RIP Mush Tutorial

02-15-07, 12:21 AM	#6
zaunkonigII Bosun Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Inside an iron coffin Posts: 63 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	400 meters? SH3Inspector says the ZaunkonigII has a 300m straight run. Anyways, theyr'e right. Dive. __________________ BTW, hacked 8k impulse, 8k range, 40 knot, 179 degree turn rate Zaunkonig II is killer.

02-14-07, 02:24 PM	#2
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	I read from somewhere that the target should be going over 12KTS for the homing torpedos to pick it up. But in SHIII, they home in to the nearest moving target, I´ve seen them home in on merchants going 5KTS or slower. The best hint for your situation I can give is diving. Dive deeper. 30m should be enough.

02-16-07, 06:04 PM	#9
XXi Ensign Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Warsaw, Poland / Nagoya, Japan Posts: 227 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	I`ve been using TV and TXI torpedoes and never been hit by one. Keep in mind though, I use it ONLY against escorts and only if the situation turns bad and they start hunting me or at least searching. So, I fire against targets from at least 500m distance while runnign slowly. The targets usually make at least 10 knots - perhaps that`s why these torpedoes almost never miss. __________________ lasciate ogni speranza... voi, chi entrate