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A 90 degree shot means the torpedo turns 90 degrees to strike the target.
What you're referring to as a "90 degree shot" is a simple bow on (or stern on shot).

A 90 degree shot is when you are on the same, or opposite, course as the target.
(Same course = bow tubes. Opposite course = stern tubes.)
Works well inside, and outside, convoys, and when a target is approaching too close.
(Note: Range is VERY important.

There's also a 45 degree shot, which I keep promising myself to try, but haven't gotten up the nerve yet.

[Paul Riley]

Originally Posted by Snestorm

A 90 degree shot means the torpedo turns 90 degrees to strike the target.
What you're referring to as a "90 degree shot" is a simple bow on (or stern on shot).

A 90 degree shot is when you are on the same, or opposite, course as the target.
(Same course = bow tubes. Opposite course = stern tubes.)
Works well inside, and outside, convoys, and when a target is approaching too close.
(Note: Range is VERY important.

There's also a 45 degree shot, which I keep promising myself to try, but haven't gotten up the nerve yet.

I performed a 60 degree (AOB from the target) angled shot on the surface at night yesterday,due to VERY strong winds coming in from the NE (just off Ireland).I set my UBoat up so I was in front of this wind,and the torpedo followed the wind trail perfectly.These sorts of angled shots I think are important in such conditions,because if I was on the other side facing the target the torpedo would have veered off course,or even slowed down passing the ship aft.
It worked a charm

Originally Posted by Paul Riley

I performed a 60 degree (AOB from the target) angled shot on the surface at night yesterday,due to VERY strong winds coming in from the NE (just off Ireland).I set my UBoat up so I was in front of this wind,and the torpedo followed the wind trail perfectly.These sorts of angled shots I think are important in such conditions,because if I was on the other side facing the target the torpedo would have veered off course,or even slowed down passing the ship aft.
It worked a charm

What was the TARGET'S ANGLE FROM YOU as calcutated at impact?
This is what determines the angle of the shot.

As for the above: Good job!

[Paul Riley]

Originally Posted by Snestorm

What was the TARGET'S ANGLE FROM YOU as calcutated at impact?
This is what determines the angle of the shot.

As for the above: Good job!

My UBoat was 60 degrees AOB on ITS starboard side,I opened fire at zero bearing,and the torpedo travelled towards its target with unnerving accuracy.I believe the strong wind helped push it into the ship from my current location.
As I said,if I was on the port side the torpedo would have probably slowed as it travelled IN to the wind.
I was also 1700 metres from the target.

Originally Posted by Paul Riley

I opened fire at zero bearing

That's a Bow On Shot.
A good one, none the less.

[Paul Riley]

Originally Posted by Snestorm

That's a Bow On Shot.
A good one, none the less.

But instead of being at 90 degrees from the ship this time I was at 60,something I rarely do,the torpedo still travelled at a slight angle.If I would have fired at say 350 or 340 the torpedo would have surely bounced off due to the angle the ship was coming at.So long as the target speed and range are correct there shouldnt be any problems

[Pisces]

Originally Posted by Paul Riley

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As I said,if I was on the port side the torpedo would have probably slowed as it travelled IN to the wind. ...

Since when do torpedos get affected by wind?

[Capt. Morgan]

, & ?

[pickinthebanjo]

Originally Posted by Pisces

Since when do torpedos get affected by wind?

yeah eh lol, seeing as how they travel under water in all

[Paul Riley]

Originally Posted by Pisces

Since when do torpedos get affected by wind?

They seem to be affected in strong seas,trust me,ive had it happen

[Pisces]

They don't like breaching waves when they are to shallow, but steer off-course?