Tangling with escorts

Nisgeis · 03-06-08, 12:33 PM

The torpedoes can only be set to turn 135 degrees, I think that's right. If the torpedo would have to turn tighter than that, there's no solution. The initial run out angle comes into play with this also, as it has to run out a few hundred feet before making the turn.

DavyJonesFootlocker · 03-06-08, 12:53 PM

If a DD is heading straight for me I let him pass and when he goes aft wait till he slows down for the turn around and hit him with the aft torps. That's their weakness. I always go Ahead Flank when attacking fast warships that are close enough so you can turn inside him faster. I won't try this with an S-boat due to the lack of aft tubes. Oh, when attacking convoys the first ship to hit is your primary target, warships are secondary in my book- unless it's the Yamato The Tomato.

Rockin Robbins · 03-06-08, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DavyJonesFootlocker

If a DD is heading straight for me I let him pass and when he goes aft wait till he slows down for the turn around and hit him with the aft torps. That's their weakness.

Someone else comes up with the Up the Poop Chute shot! Awesome! It really does work well if you avoid his drop because they always seem to slow down and hesitate before they come around for another attack. They're checking to see if you're dead. "Yeah, I'm dead. Here, check this out..."

boom.

DavyJonesFootlocker · 03-06-08, 01:14 PM

I made an error. I was sailing a Porpoise-class sub not an S-42. That's what happens when you have multiple copies of SH4.

Damn, Scotch Whisky and coconutwater sure tastes great! I'm not a big drinker but the wife found out and I told her Mr. Peabody made me do it. I got off the hook!

Rockin Robbins · 03-06-08, 01:17 PM

Well, since it wasn't an S class, I guess I'm no longer impressed.:rotfl:

Gmail is chomping on TMO without much success. I'll probably have to wait until I get home to get you the file. I'll let gmail continue to chew for awhile.

DavyJonesFootlocker · 03-06-08, 01:26 PM

Ok RR thanks.

peabody · 03-06-08, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavyJonesFootlocker

Damn, Scotch Whisky and coconutwater sure tastes great! I'm not a big drinker but the wife found out and I told her Mr. Peabody made me do it. I got off the hook!

Now I suppose I'm the one in trouble?

And I won't get my $100 either?

Peabody

DavyJonesFootlocker · 03-06-08, 04:03 PM

Nope!

Would you take coupons instead?:hmm:

V.C. Sniper · 03-06-08, 08:19 PM

Manual TDC?

03-06-08, 12:53 PM	#2
DavyJonesFootlocker The Old Man Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stink Drunk in Trinidad Posts: 1,572 Downloads: 138 Uploads: 0	If a DD is heading straight for me I let him pass and when he goes aft wait till he slows down for the turn around and hit him with the aft torps. That's their weakness. I always go Ahead Flank when attacking fast warships that are close enough so you can turn inside him faster. I won't try this with an S-boat due to the lack of aft tubes. Oh, when attacking convoys the first ship to hit is your primary target, warships are secondary in my book- unless it's the Yamato The Tomato. __________________ "Silence means death. Stand on your feet. Inner fear your worst enemy."- Sepultura. My Silent Hunter 5 mantra is this......"Torpedo missed, sir!" A P-400 is a P-40 with a Zero after it. A proud member of the Wikipedia Haters Club

03-06-08, 01:14 PM	#4
DavyJonesFootlocker The Old Man Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stink Drunk in Trinidad Posts: 1,572 Downloads: 138 Uploads: 0	I made an error. I was sailing a Porpoise-class sub not an S-42. That's what happens when you have multiple copies of SH4. Damn, Scotch Whisky and coconutwater sure tastes great! I'm not a big drinker but the wife found out and I told her Mr. Peabody made me do it. I got off the hook! __________________ "Silence means death. Stand on your feet. Inner fear your worst enemy."- Sepultura. My Silent Hunter 5 mantra is this......"Torpedo missed, sir!" A P-400 is a P-40 with a Zero after it. A proud member of the Wikipedia Haters Club

03-06-08, 01:17 PM	#5
Rockin Robbins Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DeLand, FL Posts: 8,900 Downloads: 135 Uploads: 52	Really.... Well, since it wasn't an S class, I guess I'm no longer impressed.:rotfl: Gmail is chomping on TMO without much success. I'll probably have to wait until I get home to get you the file. I'll let gmail continue to chew for awhile. __________________ Sub Skipper's Bag of Tricks, Slightly Subnuclear Mk 14 & Cutie, Slightly Subnuclear Deck Gun, EZPlot 2.0, TMOPlot, TMOKeys, SH4CMS

03-06-08, 01:26 PM	#6
DavyJonesFootlocker The Old Man Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stink Drunk in Trinidad Posts: 1,572 Downloads: 138 Uploads: 0	Ok RR thanks. __________________ "Silence means death. Stand on your feet. Inner fear your worst enemy."- Sepultura. My Silent Hunter 5 mantra is this......"Torpedo missed, sir!" A P-400 is a P-40 with a Zero after it. A proud member of the Wikipedia Haters Club

03-06-08, 04:03 PM	#8
DavyJonesFootlocker The Old Man Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stink Drunk in Trinidad Posts: 1,572 Downloads: 138 Uploads: 0	Nope! Would you take coupons instead?:hmm: __________________ "Silence means death. Stand on your feet. Inner fear your worst enemy."- Sepultura. My Silent Hunter 5 mantra is this......"Torpedo missed, sir!" A P-400 is a P-40 with a Zero after it. A proud member of the Wikipedia Haters Club

03-06-08, 12:33 PM	#1
Nisgeis Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,909 Downloads: 77 Uploads: 11	The torpedoes can only be set to turn 135 degrees, I think that's right. If the torpedo would have to turn tighter than that, there's no solution. The initial run out angle comes into play with this also, as it has to run out a few hundred feet before making the turn.

03-06-08, 08:19 PM	#9
V.C. Sniper Watch Officer Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 339 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Manual TDC? __________________ I only need one torpedo.