torpedo snapshot

Laffertytig · 08-11-08, 07:24 PM

i remember readin somewhere some tips on takin quick torp snapshots when u dont have time to create a solution. it was some kind of formula based on target speed = how many degrees to lead it.

anyone got any info on this?

Sailor Steve · 08-11-08, 09:06 PM

If I'm within 800 meters or so I just center the scope, wait until his bow passes the crosshairs and let fly. Nine times out of ten with the torp set on fast I hit him dead center. No AOB, no range, no speed. Just point and shoot.

Knotical · 08-12-08, 12:43 AM

To add to what sailor steve said, if you just set the target speed to 0 in the tdc regardless of the other settings the torpedo will run straight down the bearing you fire on, making it into a point and shoot system.

meduza · 08-12-08, 05:44 AM

I'd say that for the most common 30kt torpedo, you have to add 2 degrees for each knot of target's speed. That's for 90° AOB.

But I wouldn't use this "method" for a target more than 500m away.

Laufen zum Ziel · 08-12-08, 02:51 PM

Check SHA under "Printable Game Aids" - :"Torpedo Bearing Table"

joegrundman · 08-12-08, 06:56 PM

If you are shooting perpendicular and straight ahead, then you just need to know your torp speed and the target speed. So here, you can crib this down and stick it to the side of your monitor (btw, if you have made KM whiz wheel, or use the slide rule in the U-jagd tools, you can work out all these solutions for any AOB too)

But assuming an AOB of about 90

For Torp Speed 46 knots

target speed.........lead angle
12 knots...................15
11 knots...................14
10 knots...................12.5
9 knots.....................11
8 knots.....................10
7 knots.....................9
6 knots.....................7.5
5 knots.....................6
4 knots.....................5

Laffertytig · 08-12-08, 07:02 PM

thats the exact info i was lookin for, cheers guys

08-11-08, 07:24 PM	#1
Laffertytig Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 757 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 0	torpedo snapshot i remember readin somewhere some tips on takin quick torp snapshots when u dont have time to create a solution. it was some kind of formula based on target speed = how many degrees to lead it. anyone got any info on this?

08-11-08, 09:06 PM	#2
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	If I'm within 800 meters or so I just center the scope, wait until his bow passes the crosshairs and let fly. Nine times out of ten with the torp set on fast I hit him dead center. No AOB, no range, no speed. Just point and shoot. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

08-12-08, 02:51 PM	#5
Laufen zum Ziel Eternal Patrol Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hiding on the bottom Posts: 1,783 Downloads: 853 Uploads: 457	Check SHA under "Printable Game Aids" - :"Torpedo Bearing Table" __________________ RIP Laufen zum Ziel

08-12-08, 06:56 PM	#6
joegrundman Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,689 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	If you are shooting perpendicular and straight ahead, then you just need to know your torp speed and the target speed. So here, you can crib this down and stick it to the side of your monitor (btw, if you have made KM whiz wheel, or use the slide rule in the U-jagd tools, you can work out all these solutions for any AOB too) But assuming an AOB of about 90 For Torp Speed 46 knots target speed.........lead angle 12 knots...................15 11 knots...................14 10 knots...................12.5 9 knots.....................11 8 knots.....................10 7 knots.....................9 6 knots.....................7.5 5 knots.....................6 4 knots.....................5 __________________ "Enemy submarines are to be called U-Boats. The term submarine is to be reserved for Allied under water vessels. U-Boats are those dastardly villains who sink our ships, while submarines are those gallant and noble craft which sink theirs." Winston Churchill

08-12-08, 12:43 AM	#3
Knotical Mate Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Houston, TX. Posts: 51 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	To add to what sailor steve said, if you just set the target speed to 0 in the tdc regardless of the other settings the torpedo will run straight down the bearing you fire on, making it into a point and shoot system.

08-12-08, 05:44 AM	#4
meduza Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: on patrol Posts: 1,035 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 0	I'd say that for the most common 30kt torpedo, you have to add 2 degrees for each knot of target's speed. That's for 90° AOB. But I wouldn't use this "method" for a target more than 500m away.

08-12-08, 07:02 PM	#7
Laffertytig Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 757 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 0	thats the exact info i was lookin for, cheers guys