Torpedo Information

Captain Birdseye · 06-05-09, 07:04 AM

Hi chaps,

Does anyone know the maximum ranges for every available SHIII torpedo during the war?

Thanks.

Jimbuna · 06-05-09, 10:22 AM

Are we talking stock/vanilla or GWX or another mod here?

Captain Birdseye · 06-07-09, 04:02 PM

Hi Jim,

I'm talking about GWX3.0

I just noticed when bringing up the loadout panel, that I can select the torp and that gives me the maximum range.

I use mainly TIII torps and was aiming at a Whale Factory Ship at about 4700m with a AOB of around 20 degrees.

What I found was, after firing at least 4 torps, only 2 were sucessful after half way, and none managed to hit the target.

What's going on? The supplies to/from Murmansk are getting through and i'll be posted to the Eastern Front if I don't shape up soon

Torplexed · 06-07-09, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Birdseye

What's going on? The supplies to/from Murmansk are getting through and i'll be posted to the Eastern Front if I don't shape up soon

Yes, but for U-Boat captains, the eastern front is the Black Sea. Lots of inept Red Navy destroyers to pick on even if you do get demoted to a Type II.

Jimbuna · 06-07-09, 04:26 PM

The further away you are from the target, the greater the margin of error will be magnified.

Try firing from a maximum distance of 3000m.

For information on torpedo ranges in GWX3.0 consult the manual (page 96 onwards).

BasilY · 06-08-09, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Birdseye

Hi Jim,

I'm talking about GWX3.0

I use mainly TIII torps and was aiming at a Whale Factory Ship at about 4700m with a AOB of around 20 degrees.

I assume the target is approaching you with AOB of 20 Degrees. That will be TOO narrow. depending on the speed of the target, your impact angle could be as shallow as 30 degrees or less. At that angle, your impact pistons could fail you.

Even If you are using magnetic firing piston (Which I rarely do), a 20 Degree AOB is still very problematic. If you remember some general trigonometry concepts, while aiming with a small AOB, a small variation could produce wide misses. At a shallow AOB, the target is also presenting a smaller profile for you to hit.

So my advise to you in a similar sistuation is to wait until you have a AOB of 45 degree or more before firing. So you will ,1) be closer to the target (or rather, the target will be closer to you.) 2) hit the target, and 3)ignite the torpedo more consistantly. Try using manual targeting if you are not already doing so. It will help you better visualize the path and impact point of the torpedo.

I always use manual targeting, and rarely fire at a target with AOB of 45 or less. Misses are to be expected. But if you are a real uboat captain on his first outing facing such a juicy target, you could also fire all 4 torps at this valuable target in a wide arc to insure a hit (and kill).

Good luck on your next outing.

Captain Birdseye · 06-09-09, 05:59 AM

Thanks BasilY.

I used to fire torpedos with a gyroangle of no more then 5 degrees.

That was until I found the function where my WO would find a solution to target for me, and I could fire from alsorts of angles.

I suppose it's time to revert to the old way.

BasilY · 06-09-09, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Birdseye

Thanks BasilY.

I used to fire torpedos with a gyroangle of no more then 5 degrees.

That was until I found the function where my WO would find a solution to target for me, and I could fire from alsorts of angles.

I suppose it's time to revert to the old way.

There is a good reason why your WO hasn't made captain yet.

06-05-09, 07:04 AM	#1
Captain Birdseye Watch Officer Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sat behind my desk at BdU tapping away on my Enigma machine. Posts: 339 Downloads: 44 Uploads: 0	Torpedo Information Hi chaps, Does anyone know the maximum ranges for every available SHIII torpedo during the war? Thanks.

06-05-09, 10:22 AM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,661 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Are we talking stock/vanilla or GWX or another mod here? __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

06-07-09, 04:26 PM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,661 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The further away you are from the target, the greater the margin of error will be magnified. Try firing from a maximum distance of 3000m. For information on torpedo ranges in GWX3.0 consult the manual (page 96 onwards). __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

06-07-09, 04:02 PM	#3
Captain Birdseye Watch Officer Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sat behind my desk at BdU tapping away on my Enigma machine. Posts: 339 Downloads: 44 Uploads: 0	Hi Jim, I'm talking about GWX3.0 I just noticed when bringing up the loadout panel, that I can select the torp and that gives me the maximum range. I use mainly TIII torps and was aiming at a Whale Factory Ship at about 4700m with a AOB of around 20 degrees. What I found was, after firing at least 4 torps, only 2 were sucessful after half way, and none managed to hit the target. What's going on? The supplies to/from Murmansk are getting through and i'll be posted to the Eastern Front if I don't shape up soon

06-09-09, 05:59 AM	#7
Captain Birdseye Watch Officer Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sat behind my desk at BdU tapping away on my Enigma machine. Posts: 339 Downloads: 44 Uploads: 0	Thanks BasilY. I used to fire torpedos with a gyroangle of no more then 5 degrees. That was until I found the function where my WO would find a solution to target for me, and I could fire from alsorts of angles. I suppose it's time to revert to the old way.