Need expert on torpedo data

drEaPer · 04-18-12, 08:48 AM

Hi,

I am looking for very specific information and maybe someone here can help me out, this would be great:

In a WW2 setting when firing a torpedo:

1. The TDC is being set up with data and calculates a target solution
2. The TDC constantly updates the forward torpedo (and has a 2nd independent channel for the aft, as far as I know).

Questions:

A) Does the TDC update only one tube? Or does it update all tubes?

B) Is it possible for the TDC to update and program torpedo #1, after which the torpedo is set up and ready, whereafter the TDC can be switched to another tube with an entirely new solution?
Or will this overwrite the programming for torpedo #1? Is it all just one channel?

3. When the torpedo is set with a gyro angle, and is fired, it will travel a straight forward distance called "reach" until it passes the point called "arm" at which it starts changing the heading towards it's set gyro angle.

C) How long is the distance "reach" for WW2 torpedos?

D) Is the spot "arm" also the same spot where the weapon becomes
enabled?

E) When flooding a torpedo tube, is there a max depth for doing so, below which the submarine would take damage due to pressure?

It would be great if some experts could help me out here, that would be awesome!

Greetz!

04-18-12, 08:48 AM	#1
drEaPer Navy Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 176 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Need expert on torpedo data Hi, I am looking for very specific information and maybe someone here can help me out, this would be great: In a WW2 setting when firing a torpedo: 1. The TDC is being set up with data and calculates a target solution 2. The TDC constantly updates the forward torpedo (and has a 2nd independent channel for the aft, as far as I know). Questions: A) Does the TDC update only one tube? Or does it update all tubes? B) Is it possible for the TDC to update and program torpedo #1, after which the torpedo is set up and ready, whereafter the TDC can be switched to another tube with an entirely new solution? Or will this overwrite the programming for torpedo #1? Is it all just one channel? 3. When the torpedo is set with a gyro angle, and is fired, it will travel a straight forward distance called "reach" until it passes the point called "arm" at which it starts changing the heading towards it's set gyro angle. C) How long is the distance "reach" for WW2 torpedos? D) Is the spot "arm" also the same spot where the weapon becomes enabled? E) When flooding a torpedo tube, is there a max depth for doing so, below which the submarine would take damage due to pressure? It would be great if some experts could help me out here, that would be awesome! Greetz!