Teach me about Torps..

TarJak · 04-01-07, 05:26 AM

You can also use the equivalent switches in the control room above the plotting table.

I play with WO assist on and My procedure is usually as follows:

Get into as good a firing position as you can. I always try to get as close to 90 degree AOB firing from within 1200m and almost always use impact torps set at between 2 and 5 metres depending on target and weather. I never use salvoes as I like to reset my solutions between shots. I use the WO solutions to know when the AOB and distance are right.
Open the tubes by hitting Q.
Select the firing point on the target using UZO or Periscope and request a solution from the WO.
Fire first tube and hit Y to select the next tube.
Open the next tube using Q.
Repeat steps 3, 4 and 5 until I'm happy I've fired enough to sink the target

In most cases two or three torps is enough but sometimes only one. I usually fire the first shot at the midship section just forward of the target's funnel or bridge depending on the class of ship. This is usually where fuel bunkers or engine rooms are located and in most cases will slow or stop the target.

2nd and if necessary 3rd shots go to the bow or stern unless it is a BB. Then I aim below the turrets to try to hit the magazines. If I'm onto a stopped BB, I might go magnetic with one or two shots and impact on the others.

One type of torpedo not mentioned is the homing torp. Remember to avoid any high speed runs when one of these eels is in the water. They may turn back on you if you are the noisiest target in the area. Aiming with these is less of an issue as they will turn towards the maker of the biggest noise along the inital bearing of the shot.

04-01-07, 05:26 AM	#21
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	You can also use the equivalent switches in the control room above the plotting table. I play with WO assist on and My procedure is usually as follows: Get into as good a firing position as you can. I always try to get as close to 90 degree AOB firing from within 1200m and almost always use impact torps set at between 2 and 5 metres depending on target and weather. I never use salvoes as I like to reset my solutions between shots. I use the WO solutions to know when the AOB and distance are right. Open the tubes by hitting Q. Select the firing point on the target using UZO or Periscope and request a solution from the WO. Fire first tube and hit Y to select the next tube. Open the next tube using Q. Repeat steps 3, 4 and 5 until I'm happy I've fired enough to sink the target In most cases two or three torps is enough but sometimes only one. I usually fire the first shot at the midship section just forward of the target's funnel or bridge depending on the class of ship. This is usually where fuel bunkers or engine rooms are located and in most cases will slow or stop the target. 2nd and if necessary 3rd shots go to the bow or stern unless it is a BB. Then I aim below the turrets to try to hit the magazines. If I'm onto a stopped BB, I might go magnetic with one or two shots and impact on the others. One type of torpedo not mentioned is the homing torp. Remember to avoid any high speed runs when one of these eels is in the water. They may turn back on you if you are the noisiest target in the area. Aiming with these is less of an issue as they will turn towards the maker of the biggest noise along the inital bearing of the shot.