Real World TDC Question

[btaft]

I have always wondered how the settings on the torpedo could be set after the tube doors had been opened (assuming the tube is flooded in the process).

1) Was there a magnetic switch or dial that could be used to make adjustments

or

2) Was everything set prior to openning the outer doors (this makes more sense)

JUst curious, becuase it seems that you can open the outer doors anytime you want in SH3 without any negative impact.

[melnibonian]

Everything was set before the torpedo was inserted in the tube. Actually early in the war the crew was checking the magnetic pistols every couple of hours to see if they were operating acording to specifications. No wonder the U-Boat crews hated them and were in favour of the older and more reliable impact pistols.

[klh]

Originally Posted by melnibonian

Everything was set before the torpedo was inserted in the tube.

Perhaps you're thinking of WWI?

I'm pretty sure that in WWII (based on what I've read and saw of the U505 and U534), the gyro angles (and depth and speed in some cases) for loaded torpedoes were "programmed" via contacts within the torpedo tubes. I believe this could be done with tubes flooded and outer doors open.

Reference:
http://www.uboat.net/forums/read.php...3172#msg-63172
http://www.history.navy.mil/library/...onipubno44.htm
http://www.bowfin.org/website/bowfin...pedo_tubes.htm

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by klh

Perhaps you're thinking of WWI?

I'm pretty sure that in WWII (based on what I've read and saw of the U505 and U534), the gyro angles (and depth and speed in some cases) for loaded torpedoes were "programmed" via contacts within the torpedo tubes. I believe this could be done with tubes flooded and outer doors open.

Reference:
http://www.uboat.net/forums/read.php...3172#msg-63172
http://www.history.navy.mil/library/...onipubno44.htm
http://www.bowfin.org/website/bowfin...pedo_tubes.htm

Agreed

It could take anything from 10 mins to an hour (depending on the conditions/weather etc) to load an eel. By which time all target settings were defunct.

[melnibonian]

Originally Posted by klh

Perhaps you're thinking of WWI?

I'm pretty sure that in WWII (based on what I've read and saw of the U505 and U534), the gyro angles (and depth and speed in some cases) for loaded torpedoes were "programmed" via contacts within the torpedo tubes. I believe this could be done with tubes flooded and outer doors open.

Reference:
http://www.uboat.net/forums/read.php...3172#msg-63172
http://www.history.navy.mil/library/...onipubno44.htm
http://www.bowfin.org/website/bowfin...pedo_tubes.htm

I think there is a confusion here as I probably did not explained myself correctly. What I mean is that (I think at least and please correct me if I'm wrong) the choise of pistol was arranged before the torpedo entered the tube. Obviously all the target data were inserted in the targeting computer via electromechanical means. I hope it more clear now.

[Jimbuna]

Sorry mate.....first answer counts
You are the weakest link.....goodbye

:rotfl:

[melnibonian]

Originally Posted by jimbuna

Sorry mate.....first answer counts
You are the weakest link.....goodbye

:rotfl:

Oh well.... :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[klh]

Originally Posted by jimbuna

Sorry mate.....first answer counts
You are the weakest link.....goodbye

:rotfl:

Harsh!

No worries melnibonian. The rest of your comments about the exploder are spot on. I grant partial credit.