Problems with manual targeting

3catcircus · 04-07-21, 04:31 PM

Convoy attacks require the willingness to fire without actually perfect solutions.

My normal approach to convoys is to set myself up in either a 75 degree or 105 degree offset rather than 90 degrees from the convoy course. This gives you a better opportunity to hit multiple columns.

I then use full manual targeting (no TDC) based upon torpedo speed, target speed, and track angle. Wait for desired bits to cross the wire and then launch all fwd tubes. Then, I'll swing around to be 180 degrees facing on a parallel course and use the TDC for a 90 or 270 degree gyro angle using the stern tubes if I can't get around fast enough to bring them to bear with manual shooting.

04-07-21, 04:31 PM	#3
3catcircus Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 979 Downloads: 256 Uploads: 0	Convoy attacks require the willingness to fire without actually perfect solutions. My normal approach to convoys is to set myself up in either a 75 degree or 105 degree offset rather than 90 degrees from the convoy course. This gives you a better opportunity to hit multiple columns. I then use full manual targeting (no TDC) based upon torpedo speed, target speed, and track angle. Wait for desired bits to cross the wire and then launch all fwd tubes. Then, I'll swing around to be 180 degrees facing on a parallel course and use the TDC for a 90 or 270 degree gyro angle using the stern tubes if I can't get around fast enough to bring them to bear with manual shooting.