torpedo hits different target please help

pwrmetal · 03-10-06, 02:24 PM

i go to launch panel and then i click on the ship i wantto hit i click on the tube number so they shoot at that ship then the torpedo hits another ship that doesn't even had been recognize what type of shipwhy is that? please somebody help

Sonoboy · 03-10-06, 06:27 PM

The torpedo is not a smart weapon. It does not distinguish between an enemy sub, or your own sub, or a friendly platform. It will go after whatever it finds on its personal sensors. In fire control, you are simply designating where the torpedo will start searching for a target.

You have to be careful around civilians, because the torpedo is hungry, and doesn't care what it eats. The only thing a torpedo cares about is that it gets a meal.

sonar732 · 03-11-06, 12:09 PM

In fire control, make sure that you have the correct presets also...especially RTE and search pattern! Also, utitlize all sensors available; ESM, Periscope, and NB sonar, to have correct classification and TMA ranging.

GunnersMate · 03-11-06, 08:34 PM

Try using a snapshot and see if it continues

SKeeM · 03-11-06, 10:45 PM

If your attacking a sub and neutral shipping is around you must set a limit on how shallow the torp can go. Because if it detects a ship on its way to the sub it will go after it.

Fandango · 03-12-06, 08:21 AM

What can help is a clear Situation Awareness of the enviroment. A torpedo is not a shoot-and-forget weapon but it may require corrections on the way to the target. Once you shoot, keep on tracking the target and see what it does (speed change, course change, fired decoys, etc...)...

I hope this helps...

Nexus7 · 03-12-06, 06:22 PM

Assigning a S## or a M## to a tube is not enought. This will only give a bearing to your torpedo.

In addiction, you always have to set some parameters manually, at least the RTE (run to enable). 80% of the expected target range is normally a good setting (if there's not a lot of traffic).
The ceiling parameter is also tricky, I personally always change it.

Also, each torpedo has his special capabilities. If you shot a wakehoming torpedo perpendicular to the course of your surface target it will easily miss it.

BigBadVuk · 03-13-06, 03:16 AM

Ceiling is not so important IMHO.Floor is much more tricky to set...Imagine...your boat is above continental shelf..some 400ft deep...but enemy is deeper,lets say 800ft..So ?Do u set fish to your floor limit or u will risk it and set to even 1000ft(becose that is the "space"enemy sub has)..

MaHuJa · 03-13-06, 07:33 AM

I solved his problem over msn messenger...

The problem was solved by turning "show dead" off

GunnersMate · 03-13-06, 12:12 PM

He was shooting at sunken ships?

MaHuJa · 03-13-06, 01:13 PM

He hit a ship and "another" ship appeared nearby, exploding.

Bill Nichols · 03-13-06, 02:14 PM

I have only two words for you: Wire guidance.

03-10-06, 02:24 PM	#1
pwrmetal Swabbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 13 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	torpedo hits different target please help i go to launch panel and then i click on the ship i wantto hit i click on the tube number so they shoot at that ship then the torpedo hits another ship that doesn't even had been recognize what type of shipwhy is that? please somebody help __________________ my msn: pwrmetal@di-ve.com

03-11-06, 08:34 PM	#4
GunnersMate Lieutenant Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: USS Sea Tiger Posts: 251 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Try using a snapshot and see if it continues __________________ \"Sir they just fired an Exocet at us!\" \"Very well, Bosn pipe Sweepers\" I\'m having trouble with the radar, sir. What\'s wrong with it? I\'ve lost the bleeps, I\'ve lost the sweeps, and I\'ve lost the creeps.

03-12-06, 08:21 AM	#6
Fandango Officer Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Trieste, Italy Posts: 236 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	What can help is a clear Situation Awareness of the enviroment. A torpedo is not a shoot-and-forget weapon but it may require corrections on the way to the target. Once you shoot, keep on tracking the target and see what it does (speed change, course change, fired decoys, etc...)... I hope this helps... __________________ The true worth of a man is to be measured by the objects he pursues. - Marcus Aurelius

03-12-06, 06:22 PM	#7
Nexus7 Commander Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Switzerland Posts: 469 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Assigning a S## or a M## to a tube is not enought. This will only give a bearing to your torpedo. In addiction, you always have to set some parameters manually, at least the RTE (run to enable). 80% of the expected target range is normally a good setting (if there's not a lot of traffic). The ceiling parameter is also tricky, I personally always change it. Also, each torpedo has his special capabilities. If you shot a wakehoming torpedo perpendicular to the course of your surface target it will easily miss it. __________________ If you are going through hell... keep going (Winston Churchill)

03-13-06, 03:16 AM	#8
BigBadVuk Ensign Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Belgrade,Serbia Posts: 222 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Ceiling is not so important IMHO.Floor is much more tricky to set...Imagine...your boat is above continental shelf..some 400ft deep...but enemy is deeper,lets say 800ft..So ?Do u set fish to your floor limit or u will risk it and set to even 1000ft(becose that is the "space"enemy sub has).. __________________ Any ship can submerge.. Only submarine can surface!

03-10-06, 06:27 PM	#2
Sonoboy Planesman Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: United States, CA Posts: 195 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	The torpedo is not a smart weapon. It does not distinguish between an enemy sub, or your own sub, or a friendly platform. It will go after whatever it finds on its personal sensors. In fire control, you are simply designating where the torpedo will start searching for a target. You have to be careful around civilians, because the torpedo is hungry, and doesn't care what it eats. The only thing a torpedo cares about is that it gets a meal.

03-11-06, 12:09 PM	#3
sonar732 The Old Man Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Central MO Posts: 1,562 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	In fire control, make sure that you have the correct presets also...especially RTE and search pattern! Also, utitlize all sensors available; ESM, Periscope, and NB sonar, to have correct classification and TMA ranging.

03-11-06, 10:45 PM	#5
SKeeM Sailor man Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bronx, NY Posts: 47 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	If your attacking a sub and neutral shipping is around you must set a limit on how shallow the torp can go. Because if it detects a ship on its way to the sub it will go after it.

03-13-06, 07:33 AM	#9
MaHuJa Sonar Guy Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: 59.96156N 11.02255E Posts: 385 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	I solved his problem over msn messenger... The problem was solved by turning "show dead" off __________________ Teaching DW newbies how to climb the food chain.

03-13-06, 12:12 PM	#10
GunnersMate Lieutenant Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: USS Sea Tiger Posts: 251 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	He was shooting at sunken ships? __________________ \"Sir they just fired an Exocet at us!\" \"Very well, Bosn pipe Sweepers\" I\'m having trouble with the radar, sir. What\'s wrong with it? I\'ve lost the bleeps, I\'ve lost the sweeps, and I\'ve lost the creeps.

03-13-06, 01:13 PM	#11
MaHuJa Sonar Guy Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: 59.96156N 11.02255E Posts: 385 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	He hit a ship and "another" ship appeared nearby, exploding. __________________ Teaching DW newbies how to climb the food chain.

03-13-06, 02:14 PM	#12
Bill Nichols Master of Defense Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,502 Downloads: 125 Uploads: 0	I have only two words for you: Wire guidance. __________________ My Dangerous Waters website:

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