2 Questions.. Returning to base and Torpedoes

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Originally Posted by fastfed

What would the benefit be to use impact vs magnetic? I know one case would be that using magnetic you don't have to get a broad side 90 degree shot, you can shoot at an angle or even head on.

Thanks all!

Impact "simply" explodes against the hull, punching a hole in it. Often that is enough for a small ship, and often (after some hours) for a big one.

A magnetic-pistoled torpedo goes off just below the ship. Physics are not my long suit, but the explosion, aside from the damage it does, creates a vacuum that the water (and the ship) immediately rush to fill. It can easily crack the keel of even a large ship, sinking them in minutes.

Even if it doesn't crack the keel, magnetics seem to cause far more damage and faster sinking.

I always use magnetic if the conditions are right for it (they tend to pop off early in rough seas if fired from a distance). 1) bigger bang, 2) far easier shot to set up.

Useful note: magnetic/impact is not "either/or". ALL torps are set to impact; magnetic is just gravy.