electric torpedoes

CaptJC · 01-30-07, 05:33 AM

I'm using GWX.........it's October1941,in my IXB.
before starting my latest mission (9) i swapped out all the steam powered torpedoes for electric powered.
Having located a convoy i proceeded to attack,but all my torpedoes either detonated prematurely or failed to explode at all.I had a full crew in the torpedo room and i've tried both impact and magnetic pistols but without success.I've used up a complete loadout and none worked !!Any suggestions ?

melnibonian · 01-30-07, 06:09 AM

The chances for all torpedoes to be duds is a bit too slim, so the possible reasons can be:
1. Duds (at least some of them)
2. Bad weather conditions that affect the magnetic pistols
3. You fired the torpedoes at really close distances. I think it needs 300-400m to arm otherwise it will just bounce off the hull of a ship
4. Your AOB was too small/large so the torpedo just bounced off.

Corsair · 01-30-07, 06:30 AM

Nothing beats the old steamers...

(Except for daylight attacks) In a convoy attack I find most useful the different speed settings to time the running times on far/near targets.
The full crew in the torp compartment is only useful for reloading. (Although it is unrealistic, you can even shoot torps with nobody in there...)

Mooncatt · 01-30-07, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Corsair

Nothing beats the old steamers...

(Except for daylight attacks) In a convoy attack I find most useful the different speed settings to time the running times on far/near targets.
The full crew in the torp compartment is only useful for reloading. (Although it is unrealistic, you can even shoot torps with nobody in there...)

im gonna second that.
i always use steamers.
1. better range (i think)
2 can adjust speed
3 as above for DD`S electric eels i find are useless against them

Jimbuna · 01-30-07, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by mooncatt

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Originally Posted by Corsair

Nothing beats the old steamers...

(Except for daylight attacks) In a convoy attack I find most useful the different speed settings to time the running times on far/near targets.
The full crew in the torp compartment is only useful for reloading. (Although it is unrealistic, you can even shoot torps with nobody in there...)

im gonna second that.
i always use steamers.
1. better range (i think)
2 can adjust speed
3 as above for DD`S electric eels i find are useless against them

Let me third that

Steamers are faster and longer ranged.....if your using electric (especially in bad weather) set them to 'impact'
Both require a run length of 300 metres before they 'arm'

Mooncatt · 01-30-07, 10:34 AM

lol jimbuna.

the only time i use electric fish are when i decide im gonna do a harbour raid then they cant move when they see the fish comin

WOD · 01-30-07, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mooncatt

3 as above for DD`S electric eels i find are useless against them

Not at all

When the DD is chasing right towards you without zigzaggin....and distance is 350-400m then even the electric torp hits nearly 95% if it´s depth set a half meter to a meter under the DDs keel and on 350°-10° (for fore tubes) or 170°-190° (for aft tubes) in calm seas (in heavy seas it´s another story

)....but steamers are much better, especially in night conditions.

For day attacks I always use a few magnetic electrics but only if sea conditions allow it.

AVGWarhawk · 01-30-07, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by melnibonian

The chances for all torpedoes to be duds is a bit too slim, so the possible reasons can be:
1. Duds (at least some of them)
2. Bad weather conditions that affect the magnetic pistols
3. You fired the torpedoes at really close distances. I think it needs 300-400m to arm otherwise it will just bounce off the hull of a ship
4. Your AOB was too small/large so the torpedo just bounced off.

Pretty much covered here as to the possible issues. I load nothing but steamers. I love them for day or night. Steam trail or not!

ReallyDedPoet · 01-30-07, 11:17 AM

I've taken out some escorts, corvettes with the electric eels, especially at a distance, I like the option of using them

Usually set to impact.

melnibonian · 01-30-07, 11:33 AM

I never ever fire at a Destroyer in distances larger than 800m. They always listen the incoming torpedo and they move to avoid it. In short distances and at fast speed settings it is possible to sink them.

Jimbuna · 01-30-07, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

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Originally Posted by melnibonian

The chances for all torpedoes to be duds is a bit too slim, so the possible reasons can be:
1. Duds (at least some of them)
2. Bad weather conditions that affect the magnetic pistols
3. You fired the torpedoes at really close distances. I think it needs 300-400m to arm otherwise it will just bounce off the hull of a ship
4. Your AOB was too small/large so the torpedo just bounced off.

Pretty much covered here as to the possible issues. I load nothing but steamers. I love them for day or night. Steam trail or not!

Fathom this one out

I was in MP 2 nights ago with Wilhelm Shulz and Albrecht Von Hesse and hit the BB King George V with 7 eels and despite the fact all hit at a favourable angle...only 2 exploded!!!!

AVGWarhawk · 01-30-07, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

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Originally Posted by melnibonian

The chances for all torpedoes to be duds is a bit too slim, so the possible reasons can be:
1. Duds (at least some of them)
2. Bad weather conditions that affect the magnetic pistols
3. You fired the torpedoes at really close distances. I think it needs 300-400m to arm otherwise it will just bounce off the hull of a ship
4. Your AOB was too small/large so the torpedo just bounced off.

Pretty much covered here as to the possible issues. I load nothing but steamers. I love them for day or night. Steam trail or not!

Fathom this one out

I was in MP 2 nights ago with Wilhelm Shulz and Albrecht Von Hesse and hit the BB King George V with 7 eels and despite the fact all hit at a favourable angle...only 2 exploded!!!!

This is the part you scream, 'Bloody Hell'. That must have sucked

Jimbuna · 01-30-07, 03:49 PM

Oh it did matey...it did

01-30-07, 05:33 AM	#1
CaptJC Watch Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wigan UK Posts: 25 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	electric torpedoes I'm using GWX.........it's October1941,in my IXB. before starting my latest mission (9) i swapped out all the steam powered torpedoes for electric powered. Having located a convoy i proceeded to attack,but all my torpedoes either detonated prematurely or failed to explode at all.I had a full crew in the torpedo room and i've tried both impact and magnetic pistols but without success.I've used up a complete loadout and none worked !!Any suggestions ?

01-30-07, 06:09 AM	#2
melnibonian Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Reading UK Posts: 3,473 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	The chances for all torpedoes to be duds is a bit too slim, so the possible reasons can be: 1. Duds (at least some of them) 2. Bad weather conditions that affect the magnetic pistols 3. You fired the torpedoes at really close distances. I think it needs 300-400m to arm otherwise it will just bounce off the hull of a ship 4. Your AOB was too small/large so the torpedo just bounced off. __________________ http://www.thegreywolves.com/ http://wolvesatwar.com/ Download GWX and other goodies: http://hosted.filefront.com/melnibonian

01-30-07, 06:30 AM	#3
Corsair Ace of the Deep Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toulouse France Posts: 1,140 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 0	Nothing beats the old steamers... (Except for daylight attacks) In a convoy attack I find most useful the different speed settings to time the running times on far/near targets. The full crew in the torp compartment is only useful for reloading. (Although it is unrealistic, you can even shoot torps with nobody in there...) __________________ NYGM 3.4A / Living SH3 V5.1 + SH3 Commander

01-30-07, 10:34 AM	#6
Mooncatt Grey Wolf Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Keighley UK Posts: 938 Downloads: 78 Uploads: 0	lol jimbuna. the only time i use electric fish are when i decide im gonna do a harbour raid then they cant move when they see the fish comin __________________

01-30-07, 11:17 AM	#9
ReallyDedPoet Canadian Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada. The one and only, East Coast Posts: 10,884 Downloads: 946 Uploads: 5	I've taken out some escorts, corvettes with the electric eels, especially at a distance, I like the option of using them Usually set to impact. __________________ Back in the Day

01-30-07, 11:33 AM	#10
melnibonian Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Reading UK Posts: 3,473 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I never ever fire at a Destroyer in distances larger than 800m. They always listen the incoming torpedo and they move to avoid it. In short distances and at fast speed settings it is possible to sink them. __________________ http://www.thegreywolves.com/ http://wolvesatwar.com/ Download GWX and other goodies: http://hosted.filefront.com/melnibonian

01-30-07, 03:49 PM	#13
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Oh it did matey...it did __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!