Anyone elce use this technique?

Packerton · 08-10-07, 12:22 AM

not sure if its popular or not but I dident see any posts about it.

Im talking about where you run pararell (yeah I know I spelt that wrong Im tired) to a ship and then use your TDC to launch a torp that turns right away and has perfect angle on the ship.

I use it in horrible weather conditions on close sound contacts and when im too close to a ship I wish to target.

I know its not tradition but its fun.

Diagram O = Target U = Boat 1 = torpedo path
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O
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O111111111111
O 1
O U

emtmedic005 · 08-10-07, 12:44 AM

Yeah i sometimes use this method, usually in storms, or when i can "predict" the ship's speed. When i do it i usually set the fish for a Impact hit and a shallow run. if its not stormy

java`s revenge · 08-10-07, 01:22 AM

I do also use this technique when i am too close to a target.

madmike81 · 08-10-07, 02:31 AM

I actually do it allot in convoy attacks early in the war.

I put the sub into the meaty part of the convoy, and cruise right down in between the rows of oilers and if im lucky major surface combatants.

Probably not the most historic way to play, but its very very effective as you get maximun exposure to the convoy heavies.

Especially if you have a crew that can sling torps into the tubes fast. You can rip the heart out of a convoy in one pass.

Its also nice if your doing keel shots as the angle doesnt affect it as much as it would a side shot.

Hakahura · 08-10-07, 04:35 AM

Never tried it:hmm:

Always open to alternatives

So long as they don't get me killed

Petsman · 08-10-07, 05:43 AM

I use i a lot early in the war. Late in the war is dangerous because you have a big aspect to the enemy escorts.

Parallel course to target and sharing almost the same speed gives you easily the AOB.

AOB=180-bearing to target (from scope not in relation to the north).
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Brag · 08-10-07, 05:51 AM

I don't use it very often. Only when the opportunity presents itself.

Mooncatt · 08-10-07, 05:53 AM

yeah i use it on DDs if they wont leave me alone. ill wait for the DD to make a pass then ahead flank and pd depth. usually he will be in a perfect fireing angle and the perfect distance so he cant avoid it mwhahahaha

08-10-07, 12:22 AM	#1
Packerton Sonar Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Newfoundland,Canada Posts: 398 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Anyone elce use this technique? not sure if its popular or not but I dident see any posts about it. Im talking about where you run pararell (yeah I know I spelt that wrong Im tired) to a ship and then use your TDC to launch a torp that turns right away and has perfect angle on the ship. I use it in horrible weather conditions on close sound contacts and when im too close to a ship I wish to target. I know its not tradition but its fun. Diagram O = Target U = Boat 1 = torpedo path ------- O O O111111111111 O 1 O U

08-10-07, 01:22 AM	#3
java`s revenge Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: at periscope depth Posts: 1,204 Downloads: 97 Uploads: 0	I do also use this technique when i am too close to a target. __________________

08-10-07, 04:35 AM	#5
Hakahura Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Posts: 785 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Never tried it:hmm: Always open to alternatives So long as they don't get me killed __________________ Sir Humphey Appleby, GCB, KBE, MVO and MA. Britain's Greatest Orator, well bar that Churchill fellow.

08-10-07, 05:43 AM	#6
Petsman Gunner Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Everywhere Posts: 91 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I use i a lot early in the war. Late in the war is dangerous because you have a big aspect to the enemy escorts. Parallel course to target and sharing almost the same speed gives you easily the AOB. AOB=180-bearing to target (from scope not in relation to the north). . __________________ Chances favour the prepared mind! GWX 3.0 SH3 Commander 3.2@94% Realism.

08-10-07, 05:51 AM	#7
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	I don't use it very often. Only when the opportunity presents itself. __________________ Espionage, adventure, suspense, are just a click away Click here to look inside Brag's book: Amazon.com: Kingmaker: Alexey Braguine: Books Order Kingmaker here: http://www.subsim.com/store.html For Tactics visit:http://www.freewebs.com/kielman/

08-10-07, 12:44 AM	#2
emtmedic005 Weps Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Andover, MA Posts: 361 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yeah i sometimes use this method, usually in storms, or when i can "predict" the ship's speed. When i do it i usually set the fish for a Impact hit and a shallow run. if its not stormy

08-10-07, 02:31 AM	#4
madmike81 Sparky Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Johnson City TN Posts: 155 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I actually do it allot in convoy attacks early in the war. I put the sub into the meaty part of the convoy, and cruise right down in between the rows of oilers and if im lucky major surface combatants. Probably not the most historic way to play, but its very very effective as you get maximun exposure to the convoy heavies. Especially if you have a crew that can sling torps into the tubes fast. You can rip the heart out of a convoy in one pass. Its also nice if your doing keel shots as the angle doesnt affect it as much as it would a side shot.

08-10-07, 05:53 AM	#8
Mooncatt Grey Wolf Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Keighley UK Posts: 938 Downloads: 78 Uploads: 0	yeah i use it on DDs if they wont leave me alone. ill wait for the DD to make a pass then ahead flank and pd depth. usually he will be in a perfect fireing angle and the perfect distance so he cant avoid it mwhahahaha __________________