Under keel or into the ship...

Paul Riley · 03-25-10, 07:09 AM

I generally use impact exclusively in the early part of the war,and also in turbulent seas because magnetics have a tendency to prematurely detonate due to the current activating the sensitive warhead.
Magnetics are great for large ships and I reckon battleships,because you will want to cause massive damage as soon as possible in the latter case.And you are right about the force involved with mags,it is vented UP into the ship potentially breaking its back.
Like you ,I also prefer shots aimed at the ship's bow section allowing for forward momentum to HOPEFULLY cause the ship to flood.

Jimbuna · 03-25-10, 07:20 AM

If you've gort the realistic torpedo setting enabled use impact until mid to late 41....otherwise magnetic (other than in heavy seas) because they tend to create more damage and are not dependant on angle on bow parameters.

03-25-10, 07:54 AM

I've got a Self Imposed Restriction. No changing the trigger once it's in the tube.
(They'd have to pull it partialy out to do this).

Partly due to this I keep everything set to impact.

Other reasons:
Impact is more reliable.
I can set, and leave, my depth setting at 3 Meters.
BDU forbid use of magnetics for a time.
In a convoy situation I don't want to spend time setting depths.

A further reason:
SH3 magnetics seem to have a very high success rate against warships.
The reality is ALL USN warships did and do undergo degausing (demagnification).
(Helpful against magnetic mines, as well as torpedoes).
I would have to assume that all RN warships underwent the same treatment.

Fader_Berg · 03-25-10, 07:57 AM

I use G7a with magnetic pistol under the keel, with few exceptions in very rough sea. It is by far the most effective way to sink a ship as I see it. Generally you don't need to aim for a specific spot on the ship - though it helps if you do - cause it almost always make sufficient damage anyway. You've got a lot more opportunities too, since you can hit a ship in any angle.
The rumors about the magnetic being error prone are way overated, if you look at the effectiveness they've got.

03-25-10, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Fader_Berg

The rumors about the magnetic being error prone are way overated, if you look at the effectiveness they've got.

In game, you're right.

Paul Riley · 03-25-10, 08:05 AM

In reality the Germans had MAJOR problems with their torpedoes in the beginning,duds were apparently a nightmare

Jimbuna · 03-25-10, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul Riley

In reality the Germans had MAJOR problems with their torpedoes in the beginning,duds were apparently a nightmare

http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WTGER_Notes.htm

03-25-10, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul Riley

In reality the Germans had MAJOR problems with their torpedoes in the beginning,duds were apparently a nightmare

That combined with prematures, and most notably . . .
faulty depth keeping.

Fader_Berg · 03-25-10, 08:11 AM

In reality war sucks!

03-25-10, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Fader_Berg

In reality war sucks!

Truth!

03-25-10, 07:09 AM	#1
Paul Riley Ocean Warrior Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sheffield, England Posts: 2,679 Downloads: 165 Uploads: 0	I generally use impact exclusively in the early part of the war,and also in turbulent seas because magnetics have a tendency to prematurely detonate due to the current activating the sensitive warhead. Magnetics are great for large ships and I reckon battleships,because you will want to cause massive damage as soon as possible in the latter case.And you are right about the force involved with mags,it is vented UP into the ship potentially breaking its back. Like you ,I also prefer shots aimed at the ship's bow section allowing for forward momentum to HOPEFULLY cause the ship to flood. __________________ Best Patrol: 10 merchants + HMS Nelson for 68.056 Tonnes

03-25-10, 07:20 AM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	If you've gort the realistic torpedo setting enabled use impact until mid to late 41....otherwise magnetic (other than in heavy seas) because they tend to create more damage and are not dependant on angle on bow parameters. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

03-25-10, 07:57 AM	#4
Fader_Berg 中国水兵 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Uppland, Sweden Posts: 278 Downloads: 48 Uploads: 0	I use G7a with magnetic pistol under the keel, with few exceptions in very rough sea. It is by far the most effective way to sink a ship as I see it. Generally you don't need to aim for a specific spot on the ship - though it helps if you do - cause it almost always make sufficient damage anyway. You've got a lot more opportunities too, since you can hit a ship in any angle. The rumors about the magnetic being error prone are way overated, if you look at the effectiveness they've got. __________________ patSH3r-developer, (https://fb.tuxxor.net) Type II junkie

03-25-10, 08:05 AM	#6
Paul Riley Ocean Warrior Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sheffield, England Posts: 2,679 Downloads: 165 Uploads: 0	In reality the Germans had MAJOR problems with their torpedoes in the beginning,duds were apparently a nightmare __________________ Best Patrol: 10 merchants + HMS Nelson for 68.056 Tonnes

03-25-10, 08:11 AM	#9
Fader_Berg 中国水兵 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Uppland, Sweden Posts: 278 Downloads: 48 Uploads: 0	In reality war sucks! __________________ patSH3r-developer, (https://fb.tuxxor.net) Type II junkie

03-25-10, 07:54 AM	#3
Snestorm Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	I've got a Self Imposed Restriction. No changing the trigger once it's in the tube. (They'd have to pull it partialy out to do this). Partly due to this I keep everything set to impact. Other reasons: Impact is more reliable. I can set, and leave, my depth setting at 3 Meters. BDU forbid use of magnetics for a time. In a convoy situation I don't want to spend time setting depths. A further reason: SH3 magnetics seem to have a very high success rate against warships. The reality is ALL USN warships did and do undergo degausing (demagnification). (Helpful against magnetic mines, as well as torpedoes). I would have to assume that all RN warships underwent the same treatment.