how many torps does it take

VonHammer · 08-25-07, 10:13 PM

ok ill have to try that. just need to figure it out

Crosseye76 · 08-26-07, 12:16 AM

Most ships have a "Sweet Spot" where one or two torps will kill them.

It's worth finding these and practicing with the gyro angle on the TDC to hit these spots.

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LukeFF · 08-26-07, 04:39 AM

lol

The Mark 27 is a small homing torpedo designed to blow off an escort's propellor. It wasn't an anti-merchant shipping weapon. It carried only 95 pounds of Torpex, compared to the Mark 14's 643.

peterloo · 08-26-07, 05:20 AM

Using Mk.27 to kill merchants... you may be fired by Nimitz by this. Definitely a waste of expensive anti-escort (DD) torpedo

They are designed to blow up the DD's propellor, sonar, rudder or similiar apperatus. Since they are small, they simply contain much less explosive.

So they arn't great anti-ship weapons. They are used solely as a last resort, relying on their stopping power to put a termination on the DD attack run

Next time, save yourself some renown (I know using renown to buy torpedoes is ridiculous), use cheap Mark.14s. That's what a successful submariner does!

p.s. you should NEVER bring 7 Mk. 27 (Fido) for patrol. You should only bring 1~2 of them. For me, 3 is maximum limit. Also, please load them at stern tubes, as those DD attack runs usually comes from your stern side.

Hobnail · 08-26-07, 07:26 AM

It's a reverse on the old saying... ie don't bother trying to crack a rock with a nutcracker. use the heaping great 12lb sledgehammer!

Just to give you an idea of the complete inappropriateness of using the Mk27 on merchies compare the warhead size of the two torpedoes.

Mk27 = 95lb torpex
Mk14 = 643lb torpex

In fact the Cutie only weighs slightly more IN TOTAL than the warhead on the Mk14.

VonHammer · 08-26-07, 07:58 AM

ok thanks for that info. what about the other torps? the Mk16s, 17s, and 23s? so im taking that the Mk27 is in know way like the type 5 or type 9 torps from sh3?

-Pv- · 08-26-07, 03:11 PM

As others have suggested, use the specialty torps for their intended purpose.
I can take down a heavy merchie with one or two Mk14s if you hit them right or put in a spread. It would seem placing two torps on the same spot would punch a hole straight through, but the game favors the loss of two or more comparments over extensive damage in one compartment. Hitting under the keel adds significantly more damage.
-Pv-

08-26-07, 12:16 AM	#2
Crosseye76 Lieutenant Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 258 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Most ships have a "Sweet Spot" where one or two torps will kill them. It's worth finding these and practicing with the gyro angle on the TDC to hit these spots. . __________________ There are only two kinds of ships. Submarines and Targets.

08-26-07, 05:20 AM	#4
peterloo Commander Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 462 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Using Mk.27 to kill merchants... you may be fired by Nimitz by this. Definitely a waste of expensive anti-escort (DD) torpedo They are designed to blow up the DD's propellor, sonar, rudder or similiar apperatus. Since they are small, they simply contain much less explosive. So they arn't great anti-ship weapons. They are used solely as a last resort, relying on their stopping power to put a termination on the DD attack run Next time, save yourself some renown (I know using renown to buy torpedoes is ridiculous), use cheap Mark.14s. That's what a successful submariner does! p.s. you should NEVER bring 7 Mk. 27 (Fido) for patrol. You should only bring 1~2 of them. For me, 3 is maximum limit. Also, please load them at stern tubes, as those DD attack runs usually comes from your stern side. __________________ Romeo is here, but where is Juliet? The 中国水兵 (Chinese Sailor) in subsim

08-26-07, 07:26 AM	#5
Hobnail Bosun Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 67 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	It's a reverse on the old saying... ie don't bother trying to crack a rock with a nutcracker. use the heaping great 12lb sledgehammer! Just to give you an idea of the complete inappropriateness of using the Mk27 on merchies compare the warhead size of the two torpedoes. Mk27 = 95lb torpex Mk14 = 643lb torpex In fact the Cutie only weighs slightly more IN TOTAL than the warhead on the Mk14. __________________ My TMA is like a drunk game of \"Pin the Tail on the Donkey\" Be kind.

08-25-07, 10:13 PM	#1
VonHammer Engineer Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 218 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	ok ill have to try that. just need to figure it out

08-26-07, 04:39 AM	#3
LukeFF Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 3,610 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 5	lol The Mark 27 is a small homing torpedo designed to blow off an escort's propellor. It wasn't an anti-merchant shipping weapon. It carried only 95 pounds of Torpex, compared to the Mark 14's 643.

08-26-07, 07:58 AM	#6
VonHammer Engineer Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 218 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	ok thanks for that info. what about the other torps? the Mk16s, 17s, and 23s? so im taking that the Mk27 is in know way like the type 5 or type 9 torps from sh3?

08-26-07, 03:11 PM	#7
-Pv- The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,434 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	As others have suggested, use the specialty torps for their intended purpose. I can take down a heavy merchie with one or two Mk14s if you hit them right or put in a spread. It would seem placing two torps on the same spot would punch a hole straight through, but the game favors the loss of two or more comparments over extensive damage in one compartment. Hitting under the keel adds significantly more damage. -Pv-