AI Torpedo Detection in Baffles

[The Bandit]

Originally Posted by Waervyn

I had that happening as well. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Proof, this video at around 8m45s


If anyone can shed some light on what might have happened I'd very much appreciate it. I thought I was doing a good job with stalking, but as soon as I shot my torpedo the enemy shot back.

Well after watching your video, my thoughts are that you got made by his towed array sonar. Your sub was quiet enough to approach undetected but judging by how quickly he reacted, it would appear that he heard your launch transients if not the fish themselves.

My issue is a little different, baffles shot on a November or Victor (which is a lot harder to get behind) from say >6000 yards with an Mk 37. The major difference is that they take no notice of the launch but seem to notice the fish once it goes into "seeking mode" (running it passive only so as to not give itself away) the target speeds up and out runs the torpedo. The only thing I can figure is maybe the increase in noise of the torpedo accelerating from 16 to 27 knots is somehow being picked up on sonar. Other than that I have no idea why this is happening.