Torpedo range

Corsair · 12-01-06, 05:51 AM

For me favourite distance is between 500 and 800m... Problem from 1942 on is to get there !

ecm747x · 12-01-06, 06:00 AM

There are a lot of variables that go into making long shots. If the convoy or ships are not in a zig zag pattern, then shooting past 2000m is not unheard of and getting a hit or hits.
If there are a lot of ships in a line I will launch a whole bow load at the front ship and sometimes another of my torps will hit another ship behind it.. I usually only shoot past 2000m if the ships are slow.
If you are up against a fighting ship, I won't even think about shooting untill within 900m or less. I have launched torps and then see the ship zig or zag and miss completely. I will also switch the fish to fast, depending on if I have one capable in the tube, to help ensure a hit.
It is all a judgement call. What the situation is around you deepends on how you make an attack. Each person is different and does things different ways. Just seeing what works for you and adjusting to the tactics of the enemy will get you far.

12-01-06, 11:19 AM

I normally approach to 400 - 800 meters before firing. This assures positive ID of the target (important during the early years). It also decreases the impact of any errors in targeting due to target ship speed, course and AoB. In addition, the torpedoes' running time is very short. The target has little opportunity to evade if they spot the trail of the steamers. It also greatly decreases the odds of premature detonation, as the run time is under 20 seconds, rather than 1 -3 minutes.

AVGWarhawk · 12-01-06, 11:23 AM

I get to within 2000m or less! Better chance of a hit and if you spread the torpedoes you can hit other vessels.

Sailor Steve · 12-01-06, 11:26 AM

Never more than 1000, usually 500 or less.

VIICDriver · 12-01-06, 11:44 AM

Anywhere from 500m to 3000m depending on the situation. Against a convoy though I like to be in tight.

Chuck

Jimbuna · 12-01-06, 02:48 PM

Early days within 1000m but since testing GWX I have to admit the escorts seldom afford me that luxury

12-01-06, 05:51 AM	#1
Corsair Ace of the Deep Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toulouse France Posts: 1,140 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 0	For me favourite distance is between 500 and 800m... Problem from 1942 on is to get there ! __________________ NYGM 3.4A / Living SH3 V5.1 + SH3 Commander

12-01-06, 06:00 AM	#2
ecm747x Gunner Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA, Indiana Posts: 94 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	There are a lot of variables that go into making long shots. If the convoy or ships are not in a zig zag pattern, then shooting past 2000m is not unheard of and getting a hit or hits. If there are a lot of ships in a line I will launch a whole bow load at the front ship and sometimes another of my torps will hit another ship behind it.. I usually only shoot past 2000m if the ships are slow. If you are up against a fighting ship, I won't even think about shooting untill within 900m or less. I have launched torps and then see the ship zig or zag and miss completely. I will also switch the fish to fast, depending on if I have one capable in the tube, to help ensure a hit. It is all a judgement call. What the situation is around you deepends on how you make an attack. Each person is different and does things different ways. Just seeing what works for you and adjusting to the tactics of the enemy will get you far. __________________

12-01-06, 11:23 AM	#4
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,286 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I get to within 2000m or less! Better chance of a hit and if you spread the torpedoes you can hit other vessels. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

12-01-06, 11:26 AM	#5
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Never more than 1000, usually 500 or less. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

12-01-06, 02:48 PM	#7
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,844 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Early days within 1000m but since testing GWX I have to admit the escorts seldom afford me that luxury __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-01-06, 11:19 AM	#3
Albrecht Von Hesse Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	I normally approach to 400 - 800 meters before firing. This assures positive ID of the target (important during the early years). It also decreases the impact of any errors in targeting due to target ship speed, course and AoB. In addition, the torpedoes' running time is very short. The target has little opportunity to evade if they spot the trail of the steamers. It also greatly decreases the odds of premature detonation, as the run time is under 20 seconds, rather than 1 -3 minutes.

12-01-06, 11:44 AM	#6
VIICDriver Engineer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 203 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Anywhere from 500m to 3000m depending on the situation. Against a convoy though I like to be in tight. Chuck