Using TDC in Convoy Attacks

Driscol · 05-08-07, 07:54 AM

How are mixed convoys (eg. troop ships, tankers, large and small freighters)attacked using manual targeting, the TDC and the recognition manual? Or do people use another method?

I find the time required to open the manual, check off a new target, reset the TDC parameters and then fire a second salvo to be way too long. More often than not I just try to bring my stern tubes to bear on something and hope for a chance hit. When I read about accounts like the Tango attack (where O'kane fired off twenty-odd torpedos) I have to believe there is a better way. Or is it just an experienced skipper and point and shoot attacking?

05-08-07, 07:54 AM	#1
Driscol Watch Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 16 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Using TDC in Convoy Attacks How are mixed convoys (eg. troop ships, tankers, large and small freighters)attacked using manual targeting, the TDC and the recognition manual? Or do people use another method? I find the time required to open the manual, check off a new target, reset the TDC parameters and then fire a second salvo to be way too long. More often than not I just try to bring my stern tubes to bear on something and hope for a chance hit. When I read about accounts like the Tango attack (where O'kane fired off twenty-odd torpedos) I have to believe there is a better way. Or is it just an experienced skipper and point and shoot attacking?