Going after a lone destroyer

Hinrich Schwab · 10-14-12, 04:26 AM

I normally do not bother unless there is next to no chance of missing. If I have the jump on him, I have found that using the slowest torpedo speed setting has the better chance of hitting because the torpedo creates less noise and wake in the water. I have observed this in 3-5. If he spots you, all you can do is either turn directly into or away from him and when he chases you, cut loose with a point-blank torpedo at 800m. Even if he tries to evade, all he does is present a broader target for the torpedo.

GT182 · 10-14-12, 06:15 PM

Point blank at 500 to 600 meter is even more effective IMO. Even with a head on shot. With a T1 steam torpedo set to it's fastest speed, the escort cannot evade fast enough even if it tries. BIG badda boom!!!

GT182 · 10-16-12, 05:38 PM

I just sank 5 British destroyers on my my return to the Atlantic Air Gap patrol zone coming out of Lorient. They almost ran over us. Thankfully the lookouts on the con gave us the heads-up quick enough so we could dive.

So a lone destroyer is actually easy. It's just a bit more difficult when there's more. You have to launch your torpedos faster.

This last one took 2 torps. Funny thing was this last one was the only one that came looking for us. They were in a hurry to meet up with something as all were doing 15kts.

Segwin · 10-17-12, 08:49 AM

Nice work Gary.

Are you running Open Horizons?

GT182 · 10-17-12, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Segwin

Nice work Gary.

Are you running Open Horizons?

Thanks, and yes I am.

10-14-12, 06:15 PM	#2
GT182 Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Castle of Delaware Posts: 3,231 Downloads: 658 Uploads: 0	Point blank at 500 to 600 meter is even more effective IMO. Even with a head on shot. With a T1 steam torpedo set to it's fastest speed, the escort cannot evade fast enough even if it tries. BIG badda boom!!! __________________ Gary No Borders, No Language, No Culture =s No Country I'm a Deplorable, and proud of it.

10-16-12, 05:38 PM	#3
GT182 Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Castle of Delaware Posts: 3,231 Downloads: 658 Uploads: 0	I just sank 5 British destroyers on my my return to the Atlantic Air Gap patrol zone coming out of Lorient. They almost ran over us. Thankfully the lookouts on the con gave us the heads-up quick enough so we could dive. So a lone destroyer is actually easy. It's just a bit more difficult when there's more. You have to launch your torpedos faster. This last one took 2 torps. Funny thing was this last one was the only one that came looking for us. They were in a hurry to meet up with something as all were doing 15kts. __________________ Gary No Borders, No Language, No Culture =s No Country I'm a Deplorable, and proud of it.

10-14-12, 04:26 AM	#1
Hinrich Schwab Grey Wolf Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 908 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 0	I normally do not bother unless there is next to no chance of missing. If I have the jump on him, I have found that using the slowest torpedo speed setting has the better chance of hitting because the torpedo creates less noise and wake in the water. I have observed this in 3-5. If he spots you, all you can do is either turn directly into or away from him and when he chases you, cut loose with a point-blank torpedo at 800m. Even if he tries to evade, all he does is present a broader target for the torpedo.

10-17-12, 08:49 AM	#4
Segwin Planesman Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 187 Downloads: 127 Uploads: 0	Nice work Gary. Are you running Open Horizons?