Effective use of the Mk27 Cutie

SteamWake · 11-18-08, 05:22 PM

Just a few tips on the cutie... I havent had much sucess with them to be honest.

First they are very slow 10 knots I believe DD's can easly out run them. If your going to use one on a DD make sure it is un aware.

Second you do not have to be at periscope depth nor have a target 'locked' to use them. They can be launched at 90 feet deep and pointed in the general direction of the sound source. Out the rear tubes is best as it sends them away from you.

Third speaking of sound sources try not to be one. Once launched or just before cut your sound profile by slowing to 2 or 3 knots, and going deep.

The best use I have found for them so far is to launch them into the middle of a convoy that has broken up and sailing helter skelter. Hopefully it will find something to lock on to.

Im sure some others will have more technical tips on their use. Ive launched about a half dozen of these things and only had like 2 impacts.

11-18-08, 05:22 PM	#2
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Just a few tips on the cutie... I havent had much sucess with them to be honest. First they are very slow 10 knots I believe DD's can easly out run them. If your going to use one on a DD make sure it is un aware. Second you do not have to be at periscope depth nor have a target 'locked' to use them. They can be launched at 90 feet deep and pointed in the general direction of the sound source. Out the rear tubes is best as it sends them away from you. Third speaking of sound sources try not to be one. Once launched or just before cut your sound profile by slowing to 2 or 3 knots, and going deep. The best use I have found for them so far is to launch them into the middle of a convoy that has broken up and sailing helter skelter. Hopefully it will find something to lock on to. Im sure some others will have more technical tips on their use. Ive launched about a half dozen of these things and only had like 2 impacts.