Magnetic fuse for torpedoes - how much more destructive than impact fuse?

Shadowblade · 03-04-25, 05:12 AM

Is there modeled in-game (in SH3 or in supermods) that under keel shots with magnetic pistols are more destructive than impact shots and if yes - how much % is the damage increased (avg) vs impact? Any real numbers here?

Also which type does cause more flooding?

Raf1394 · 03-04-25, 06:13 AM

I actually never or rarely use Magnetic. Only Impact pistols.

I know Magnetic can cause potentially more damage, and one hit sink a a ship. Even when the angle isn't good. Magnetic can still explode.

The early detonations or duds are the reason i don't use it.

Shadowblade · 03-04-25, 06:22 AM

@Raf1394 - I use prefer impact shots as well but I use magnetics quite lot too - for stopping large warships, for sinking attacking escorts (most of cases) or when the angle is bad for using impact shots

Raf1394 · 03-04-25, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Shadowblade

@Raf1394 - I use prefer impact shots as well but I use magnetics quite lot too - for stopping large warships, for sinking attacking escorts (most of cases) or when the angle is bad for using impact shots

I should try out Magnetic more often

Need to find some good tactics.

Shadowblade · 03-04-25, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Raf1394

I should try out Magnetic more often

Need to find some good tactics.

yes, you definitely should, they are great and they saved my uboat many times

electric magnetic shots are true escort-killers

Raf1394 · 03-04-25, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Shadowblade

yes, you definitely should, they are great and they saved my uboat many times

electric magnetic shots are true escort-killers

Nice. When a escort goes straight at me. I usually try to get my bow towards him. Focus on him with periscope and eyeball AOB. Set AOB 0 on the TDC. Minimum range on TDC, Target Speed doesn't matter. Torpedo depth 1m with Impact pistol. Then fire and boom.

Works pretty well.

03-04-25, 05:12 AM	#1
Shadowblade Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 688 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	Magnetic fuse for torpedoes - how much more destructive than impact fuse? Is there modeled in-game (in SH3 or in supermods) that under keel shots with magnetic pistols are more destructive than impact shots and if yes - how much % is the damage increased (avg) vs impact? Any real numbers here? Also which type does cause more flooding? __________________ Kapitänleutnant Vlad von Carstein - U-Flotilla Saltzwedel - U-123, Type IXB SH3 GWX 3.0 Last edited by Shadowblade; 03-09-25 at 06:19 AM.

03-04-25, 06:22 AM	#3
Shadowblade Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 688 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	@Raf1394 - I use prefer impact shots as well but I use magnetics quite lot too - for stopping large warships, for sinking attacking escorts (most of cases) or when the angle is bad for using impact shots __________________ Kapitänleutnant Vlad von Carstein - U-Flotilla Saltzwedel - U-123, Type IXB SH3 GWX 3.0

03-04-25, 06:13 AM	#2
Raf1394 Commander Join Date: Sep 2024 Location: Europe Posts: 445 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	I actually never or rarely use Magnetic. Only Impact pistols. I know Magnetic can cause potentially more damage, and one hit sink a a ship. Even when the angle isn't good. Magnetic can still explode. The early detonations or duds are the reason i don't use it.