Colour triangle when I spot a ship

[desirableroasted]

Originally Posted by Tessa

The triangle also assumes that you are making calculations for an impact hit; if using magnetic settings those triangles are useless. a 30-60 aob is ideal for magnetics since it increases the surface area that the torpedo travels underneath the target and gives it the longest period of time to rise up to hit the target.

I think I have to differ, there, Tessa.

The green triangle means only that the torpedo will run a straight line (or close) out of the tube. It doesn't take AOB into account, precisely because you may have good reason to shoot at 30-40 AOB (magnetics, as you note). You can get a green triangle at any AOB.

[Gargamel]

Originally Posted by desirableroasted

I think I have to differ, there, Tessa.

The green triangle means only that the torpedo will run a straight line (or close) out of the tube. It doesn't take AOB into account, precisely because you may have good reason to shoot at 30-40 AOB (magnetics, as you note). You can get a green triangle at any AOB.

Yes, I think it represents the chances of the eel making the correct turn to the prescribed gyro angle as it comes out of the tube.