Tutorial: TDC Real Navigation-100% Realism by hawaiianhero (English)

vdr1981 · 01-08-17, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by marce

Hi palmic,

thanks for your response.
Yes I'm on 1920x1200 and have installed the 8:5 optional mod. It is giving me better results the closer the ship comes (say only ~200m off at 2000m range), but it's never spot on.

This is the reason why people have invented laser range finders , GPS and similar gadgets . WW2 technology and "precision" just don't go hand to hand...

Someone correct me If I'm wrong but I don't see any possible way how WW2 crews could precisely measure the distances , especially if they were dealing with distant contacts.

marce · 01-08-17, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by vdr1981

This is the reason why people have invented laser range finders , GPS and similar gadgets . WW2 technology and "precision" just don't go hand to hand...

Someone correct me If I'm wrong but I don't see any possible way how WW2 crews could precisely measure the distances , especially if they were dealing with distant contacts.

Yeah, a laser would be very handy

If that's the precision we get it's fine for me, just wanted to be sure I'm not doing something wrong messing up my shots.

kevinsue · 01-08-17, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by vdr1981

This is the reason why people have invented laser range finders , GPS and similar gadgets . WW2 technology and "precision" just don't go hand to hand...

Someone correct me If I'm wrong but I don't see any possible way how WW2 crews could precisely measure the distances , especially if they were dealing with distant contacts.

That's why the real U-boat crews got in close and personal. 800 Meters range and 90° AOB was considered the optimal firing solution. At this range and position in relation to the target, any inaccurate targeting data entered into the TDC didn't have enough time to have a large influence on a successful outcome. From the various books I have read written by actual U-boat crew members, firing off a spread of 3 or 4 torpedoes at a single ship was not uncommon if they thought it would increase the chances of a successful attack.