Aiming Torps

Kaptain Schlag · 07-20-11, 02:08 PM

I've taken an extended break from my SH3 career, which I plan to get back to starting tonight, but one question I have is with WO assistance on torp calcs.

How do you aim a torpedo to hit a ship at a certain spot. normally when I lock on a target it aims for the midsection, but if I choose not to lock on but place the periscope over the ship where I want to hit it. As long as the p-scope is on the target ship I can get a calculation for it. Am I correct in this method or do I manually have to aim torpedoes to hit in a certain spot?

Paul Riley · 07-20-11, 02:10 PM

You will need to unlock the scope and manually place the crosshairs over the desired spot

07-21-11, 02:30 AM

Input target information.
Turn scope so the Gyro Angle reads "000".
When your desired target spot reaches the center crosshair of the periscope, Fire.
(Best to pre-open all desired tubes).
Good hunting.

Kaptain Schlag · 07-21-11, 11:06 AM

Thanks,

sometimes the easy way is least rewarding.

Fish In The Water · 07-21-11, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Riley

You will need to unlock the scope and manually place the crosshairs over the desired spot

Right under the captain's quarters...

07-20-11, 02:08 PM	#1
Kaptain Schlag Seaman Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 37 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Aiming Torps I've taken an extended break from my SH3 career, which I plan to get back to starting tonight, but one question I have is with WO assistance on torp calcs. How do you aim a torpedo to hit a ship at a certain spot. normally when I lock on a target it aims for the midsection, but if I choose not to lock on but place the periscope over the ship where I want to hit it. As long as the p-scope is on the target ship I can get a calculation for it. Am I correct in this method or do I manually have to aim torpedoes to hit in a certain spot?

07-20-11, 02:10 PM	#2
Paul Riley Ocean Warrior Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sheffield, England Posts: 2,679 Downloads: 165 Uploads: 0	You will need to unlock the scope and manually place the crosshairs over the desired spot __________________ Best Patrol: 10 merchants + HMS Nelson for 68.056 Tonnes

07-21-11, 02:30 AM	#3
Snestorm Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Input target information. Turn scope so the Gyro Angle reads "000". When your desired target spot reaches the center crosshair of the periscope, Fire. (Best to pre-open all desired tubes). Good hunting.

07-21-11, 11:06 AM	#4
Kaptain Schlag Seaman Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 37 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks, sometimes the easy way is least rewarding.