Not quite getting this....using the PK

Lord Kelvin · 04-05-09, 09:20 PM

Well, I'm running RFB1.4 with NSM4, and I haven't had problems sinking stuff. Usually it just takes lots of practice, but there are a few things that I tend to do:

1. Take distance measurements while sitting still

2. Recalculate the target's position, speed, and bearing multiple times before taking your shot

3. Set torpedoes for contact above the target's draft

I'm generally paranoid, so I tend to sit still while trying to take measurements, or at least without changing my course and speed. I also tend to spot my targets farther out and try to get a good idea of its general speed and course while I maneuver into position, and use the previous calculations as a base to plot my final firing solution. Remember that the farther apart you take bearing and distance, the more accurate your solution will be.

I'm not sure if TM accounts for the Mark 14's deep-running issues since I don't have TM, but that's part of my reason for #3, even if they do run deep by 5 or 10 feet at least one of my torpedoes will always find its mark.

The rest is mainly practice though. And another thing to remember is, if you don't have a good approach, then you can always back away out of visual range, race ahead of your target's course to a better spot, and take your shot from there. It takes time and patience, but it's also worth it.

04-05-09, 09:20 PM	#2
Lord Kelvin Loader Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 88 Downloads: 12 Uploads: 0	Well, I'm running RFB1.4 with NSM4, and I haven't had problems sinking stuff. Usually it just takes lots of practice, but there are a few things that I tend to do: 1. Take distance measurements while sitting still 2. Recalculate the target's position, speed, and bearing multiple times before taking your shot 3. Set torpedoes for contact above the target's draft I'm generally paranoid, so I tend to sit still while trying to take measurements, or at least without changing my course and speed. I also tend to spot my targets farther out and try to get a good idea of its general speed and course while I maneuver into position, and use the previous calculations as a base to plot my final firing solution. Remember that the farther apart you take bearing and distance, the more accurate your solution will be. I'm not sure if TM accounts for the Mark 14's deep-running issues since I don't have TM, but that's part of my reason for #3, even if they do run deep by 5 or 10 feet at least one of my torpedoes will always find its mark. The rest is mainly practice though. And another thing to remember is, if you don't have a good approach, then you can always back away out of visual range, race ahead of your target's course to a better spot, and take your shot from there. It takes time and patience, but it's also worth it.