Torpedo: Mark 14 'Evolution'?

@Lantis · 12-28-07, 07:05 PM

Hi all,

I've been reading about the development of the Mark 14 torpedo during the war, with the initial depth-keeping problems and the faulty detonators.

I read that from late 42 (august/september?) the Mark 14's had their depth keeping problems mostly solved, while in 1943, the faulty detonators were tested in live-fire tests, which lead to improved detonators somewhere in or after 1943.

1. Is this progress in the 'quality' of the Mark 14 also modeled ingame (or maybe in TM1.7.2 which I 'applied' to my SH4 )?
2. Will I be able to count on Mark 14s to run at the set depth after 1942? Or is the chance for a 'low-runner' constant throughout the game campaign.
3. Will the magnetic detonator be less likely to produce a premature detonation (in choppy seas for example)from 1943 onwards?

I also read that in reality, the perfect 90 degree angle shot against the target proved to be not ideal because of the detonator bending or breaking due to the impact upon the target. Is this modeled ingame, because in my limited experience I seem to get the least amount of 'duds' when making my torpedoes hit at 90 degrees AoB, so to speak.

Last question which I haven't been able to find:

4. The Mark 23 is basically a Mk14 with only the high speed setting. It becomes available somewhere in 1942 I believe. Are these Mark23s better at depth keeping than the Mark14 because of the development progress by the time the Mark23 becomes available?

I hope someone knows answers to these questions, because I REALLY dislike duds

Greetz,

@Lantis

12-28-07, 07:05 PM	#1
@Lantis Watch Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Below the thermal Posts: 19 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	Torpedo: Mark 14 'Evolution'? Hi all, I've been reading about the development of the Mark 14 torpedo during the war, with the initial depth-keeping problems and the faulty detonators. I read that from late 42 (august/september?) the Mark 14's had their depth keeping problems mostly solved, while in 1943, the faulty detonators were tested in live-fire tests, which lead to improved detonators somewhere in or after 1943. 1. Is this progress in the 'quality' of the Mark 14 also modeled ingame (or maybe in TM1.7.2 which I 'applied' to my SH4 )? 2. Will I be able to count on Mark 14s to run at the set depth after 1942? Or is the chance for a 'low-runner' constant throughout the game campaign. 3. Will the magnetic detonator be less likely to produce a premature detonation (in choppy seas for example)from 1943 onwards? I also read that in reality, the perfect 90 degree angle shot against the target proved to be not ideal because of the detonator bending or breaking due to the impact upon the target. Is this modeled ingame, because in my limited experience I seem to get the least amount of 'duds' when making my torpedoes hit at 90 degrees AoB, so to speak. Last question which I haven't been able to find: 4. The Mark 23 is basically a Mk14 with only the high speed setting. It becomes available somewhere in 1942 I believe. Are these Mark23s better at depth keeping than the Mark14 because of the development progress by the time the Mark23 becomes available? I hope someone knows answers to these questions, because I REALLY dislike duds Greetz, @Lantis