Is the type V Falke worth it?

Incubus · 11-21-06, 12:43 PM

There are two types of homing torpedo. The main differences between the two are the minimum speed the target has to be going for the torpedo to obtain a lock (the type V is more 'sensitive' than the type IV).

In a perfect world, this means the type V is 'better' because there are more ships it can home in on, and more situations where it will obtain a hit. But honestly, I see things differently.

I think the type IV is better:

-Higher minimum speed means it is less likely to accidentally lock on to you
-Less renown cost (type V is 800 renown per torpedo

)
-Obtained earlier in your career

The homing torps are neat, even if a little more accurate then they were in real life. I like having one in the stern tube of my VIIC to fire at pursuing destroyers. Since you don't really have to worry about aim, you can fire it while being at max firing depth (think its 25 meters) ideally while crash diving.

Herr Russ · 11-21-06, 12:49 PM

I haven't received the new ones yet, but have been getting about 4 or 5 older acoustic torpedoes on each patrol and I'm not spending renown on them either.. Hopefully someone with experience with the newer torpedoes will answer up..

Good Hunting..

11-21-06, 02:31 PM

One thing I've noticed is that SHIII makes no allowance (or doesn't seem to, at any rate; I've never noticed them in game) for the Allies use of sonar homing torpedo decoys. The decoy was called Foxer, and it was constructed around 1943 specifically to counter and spoof the T4 and T5 torpedoes.

http://www.de220.com/Armament/Decoys/Decoys.htm

tycho102 · 11-21-06, 02:52 PM

A single one can be useful if you really get caught. I have never put myself in the specific position to use one, because the escorts have got to be doing 14+ knots for the thing to work well (they seem to home better several knots above their listed capability). I'm usually too deep to fire torps when an escort is charging me.

The pattern running torps are a better investment for the majority of your magazine.

Incubus · 11-21-06, 03:57 PM

Shallow water is another great place to use them, if you don't have enough space to dive deep.

bookworm_020 · 11-21-06, 05:13 PM

I love them when an escort is comming at you with blood in his eye. Fire one torpedo at 1000-800 meters and it will save your hide! Just watch out for Hedgehogs if you fire at a closer range, as they may take you down as you take down the launch ship

3Jane · 11-24-06, 04:38 PM

Some interesting information about German acoustic homing torpedos.

http://www.ww2aircraft.net/forum/ww2...does-2707.html

Stealth Hunter · 11-25-06, 02:03 PM

I carry acoustically guided torpedoes on board for my main means of hunting, but I do carry backup on my XXI. I'm thinking about trading it in for a VII-C/42 since it has a stern tube.

EDIT: To be specific on my torpedo type: T-V. I carry T-III torps for slower moving merchants and other vessels. For smaller ships such as fishing vessels I prefer to use the deckgun to conserve torps.

11-21-06, 12:43 PM	#1
Incubus Planesman Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 195 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Is the type V Falke worth it? There are two types of homing torpedo. The main differences between the two are the minimum speed the target has to be going for the torpedo to obtain a lock (the type V is more 'sensitive' than the type IV). In a perfect world, this means the type V is 'better' because there are more ships it can home in on, and more situations where it will obtain a hit. But honestly, I see things differently. I think the type IV is better: -Higher minimum speed means it is less likely to accidentally lock on to you -Less renown cost (type V is 800 renown per torpedo ) -Obtained earlier in your career The homing torps are neat, even if a little more accurate then they were in real life. I like having one in the stern tube of my VIIC to fire at pursuing destroyers. Since you don't really have to worry about aim, you can fire it while being at max firing depth (think its 25 meters) ideally while crash diving.

11-21-06, 02:52 PM	#4
tycho102 Ace of the Deep Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,100 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	A single one can be useful if you really get caught. I have never put myself in the specific position to use one, because the escorts have got to be doing 14+ knots for the thing to work well (they seem to home better several knots above their listed capability). I'm usually too deep to fire torps when an escort is charging me. The pattern running torps are a better investment for the majority of your magazine. __________________ My little Silent Hunter 4 repository

11-21-06, 05:13 PM	#6
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I love them when an escort is comming at you with blood in his eye. Fire one torpedo at 1000-800 meters and it will save your hide! Just watch out for Hedgehogs if you fire at a closer range, as they may take you down as you take down the launch ship __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

11-24-06, 04:38 PM	#7
3Jane Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: York. Northern England. Posts: 1,004 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Some interesting information about German acoustic homing torpedos. http://www.ww2aircraft.net/forum/ww2...does-2707.html __________________ Fate opposes me in vitality and morality, forced ever onward, burdened, always in shackles. So this very moment, without tarrying, pluck the quivering strings. Because fate punishes the one who plays, all lament with me. (http://hosted.filefront.com/KatherineRowan)

11-21-06, 12:49 PM	#2
Herr Russ Officer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego, CA. Posts: 246 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I haven't received the new ones yet, but have been getting about 4 or 5 older acoustic torpedoes on each patrol and I'm not spending renown on them either.. Hopefully someone with experience with the newer torpedoes will answer up.. Good Hunting..

11-21-06, 02:31 PM	#3
Albrecht Von Hesse Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	One thing I've noticed is that SHIII makes no allowance (or doesn't seem to, at any rate; I've never noticed them in game) for the Allies use of sonar homing torpedo decoys. The decoy was called Foxer, and it was constructed around 1943 specifically to counter and spoof the T4 and T5 torpedoes. http://www.de220.com/Armament/Decoys/Decoys.htm

11-21-06, 03:57 PM	#5
Incubus Planesman Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 195 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Shallow water is another great place to use them, if you don't have enough space to dive deep.

11-25-06, 02:03 PM	#8
Stealth Hunter Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Y'ha-Nthlei Posts: 4,262 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	I carry acoustically guided torpedoes on board for my main means of hunting, but I do carry backup on my XXI. I'm thinking about trading it in for a VII-C/42 since it has a stern tube. EDIT: To be specific on my torpedo type: T-V. I carry T-III torps for slower moving merchants and other vessels. For smaller ships such as fishing vessels I prefer to use the deckgun to conserve torps.