Question about firing a "Spread" or "Fan Shot"

Heibges · 02-28-07, 01:13 PM

Fan Shooting is a great way to boost your realism also.

from the Uboat Commanders Handbook:

171. As far as the supply of torpedos allows, several shots, in the form of multiple discharges (double or three-fold discharges) should be directed against worthwhile targets, even at short range, and the data are not in doubt. In this case, all the torpedoes should hit the mark in order to ensure the annihilation of the enemy. This means that torpedoes should be fired at different parts of the target.

172. If the range is over 1,000m, or if there is uncertainty as regards aiming data (high speed of the enemy), several torpedoes (2,3, or 4) should be released on the "fan pattern". The idea is to make sure of ONE hit. It is better to score only one hit than to miss the target with each of several consecutive shots.

02-28-07, 01:13 PM	#10
Heibges Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 1,633 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Fan Shooting is a great way to boost your realism also. from the Uboat Commanders Handbook: 171. As far as the supply of torpedos allows, several shots, in the form of multiple discharges (double or three-fold discharges) should be directed against worthwhile targets, even at short range, and the data are not in doubt. In this case, all the torpedoes should hit the mark in order to ensure the annihilation of the enemy. This means that torpedoes should be fired at different parts of the target. 172. If the range is over 1,000m, or if there is uncertainty as regards aiming data (high speed of the enemy), several torpedoes (2,3, or 4) should be released on the "fan pattern". The idea is to make sure of ONE hit. It is better to score only one hit than to miss the target with each of several consecutive shots. __________________ U.Kdt.Hdb B. I. 28) This possibility of using the hydrophone to help in detecting surface ships should, however, be restricted to those cases where the submarine is unavoidably compelled to stay below the surface. http://www.hackworth.com/