Depthsetting torpedoes

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Originally Posted by robj250

I have been asking around what the 'Pilot' does when the TDC screen is showing. So, the letter "I" means impact. However, would someone please explain for me what both choices do?

For Magnetic trigger, you should set the depth of your torpedoes so that they pass 1-3 m below the keel of the target ship.

For Impact trigger, the torpedoes should be aimed so that they strike the side of the target ships' hull...and at an approximately 90° angle to the hull.

For the magnetic trigger, the angle doesn't matter, though firing from the side of the target ship still allows more room for error.