I've Got A Few Questions Regarding Torpedoes

[mookiemookie]

Originally Posted by Bent Periscope

1. Normally I creep along in out subs at 2 kts or less when coming near a convoy. The I fire off this torpedo that is doing 30 kts of better. Can't the destroyers hear this? Wouldn't they be able to track this and warn the convoy so some attempt of escape is made?

In real life, yes. Torpedoes were detected on hydrophones. It was harder to hear the electric motors than the steam powered ones, so the G7e's were generally reserved for convoy attack useage. I don't think this is modelled in SH3, but I may be wrong.

4. What is the depth that torpedoes can be fired? Is it dependent on the sub or torpedo? If so can you list out the depths for each. Also, is there anything else I need to take into consideration when firing from deeper then periscope depth?

As in real life, there is a depth at which you can't fire torpedoes. I don't know what the number is exactly, but a little trial and error testing should give you an answer.