Keel Rudder Torpedo Hit

Canovaro · 07-04-07, 06:41 AM

I use magnetics when the wind speed is 7 kts or less.
Set them at 1.1 meter below, with devastating results!

Since I use GWX I tend to use impact torpedoes more, because I always use impacts at convoys (In GWX there are more convoys).

Paajtor · 07-04-07, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Canovaro

I use magnetics when the wind speed is 7 kts or less.
Set them at 1.1 meter below, with devastating results!

Same here....always aiming at the screw(-s), using magnetics.
In that case, either the propulsion, or the rudder (or both!) will be damaged...enough if you're low on torpedoes.

MENTAT · 07-05-07, 02:39 AM

Doesnt magnetic set torpedoes, run deeper near target? so why we need to set it below keel?

07-05-07, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by MENTAT

Doesnt magnetic set torpedoes, run deeper near target? so why we need to set it below keel?

I was wondering bout that too. When shooting along keel but not exactly under it the torp should explode or even explodes (can't remember) as there is loads of steel above it. But when shooting at 60-90° it will bounce. Wired.

On my last patrol I've used impact as it was heavy sea. This time as I was targeting only biggest fishes I've left default depth setting and sunk 160m Whale? ship with one hit under the bridge in the middle, modern tanker with my standard stern one top kill, 2 liberty required 2 torps each as those were not my best shots. 35 000 from one convoy in realtime play. Head home as we were one month at sea.

Conclusion? I'll use impacts now, less work with figuring depth and waves height as in recon manual there are 2 keel depths for instance...

SmokinTep · 07-05-07, 05:26 AM

I tend to use impacts more than magnetic. Most of the time the weather dictates this. I've had to many magnetics explode before reaching the target (in rough weather).

danurve · 07-05-07, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by SmokinTep

I tend to use impacts more than magnetic. Most of the time the weather dictates this. I've had to many magnetics explode before reaching the target (in rough weather).

Weather & magnetic pistols, what a great idea

Same situation has caused loud distorted expressive use of the English language.

Von Manteuffel · 07-05-07, 04:42 PM

Canovaro has it right. Weather can play havoc with magnetic triggers. In rough seas I use only impact triggers, but that's very limiting since the failure rate when fired at an angle ( i.e. not at 90 degrees plus, or minus 10 deg to the target's keel ) is very high.

So I use impacts for slap-on beam-shots and magnetics for all others, especially attacks at an angle.

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07-04-07, 06:41 AM	#1
Canovaro Ace of the Deep Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,062 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	I use magnetics when the wind speed is 7 kts or less. Set them at 1.1 meter below, with devastating results! Since I use GWX I tend to use impact torpedoes more, because I always use impacts at convoys (In GWX there are more convoys).

07-05-07, 05:26 AM	#5
SmokinTep Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Suffolk, Virginia Posts: 1,027 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I tend to use impacts more than magnetic. Most of the time the weather dictates this. I've had to many magnetics explode before reaching the target (in rough weather).

07-05-07, 04:42 PM	#7
Von Manteuffel Commander Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 473 Downloads: 411 Uploads: 0	Canovaro has it right. Weather can play havoc with magnetic triggers. In rough seas I use only impact triggers, but that's very limiting since the failure rate when fired at an angle ( i.e. not at 90 degrees plus, or minus 10 deg to the target's keel ) is very high. So I use impacts for slap-on beam-shots and magnetics for all others, especially attacks at an angle.