Crazy U-Boat tactics

meduza · 08-29-08, 03:46 PM

Coming home from the Florida straight, I encountered two tankers, sailing south at 7kt and executed a surface attack from 1500m. Two torpedoes hit the Medium tanker, sinking her imedietely, but the only torpedo fired at Small tanker was a dud

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I didn't have the nerve going through the whole process of outflanking and setting up another attack again, so I chased her a minute or two at flank speed, turn to perpendicular course and fired an eel from a point blank range. We were so close I almost rammed the darn thing, and was afraid the torpedo wouldn't even arm itself, but it did. Direct hit midship under the keel, and she sunk.

Now, I know that this is not the classic submarine tactic, but it was fun.

Anyone has some more crazy tactics?

GoldenRivet · 08-29-08, 03:52 PM

textbook schnellboot torpedo attack

meduza · 08-29-08, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by GoldenRivet

textbook schnellboot torpedo attack

Yup. Maybe I should install the S-boot mod and forget about the submarines for a while.

nirwana · 08-29-08, 04:07 PM

hmmm at this distance i have to dodge its tail so the eals have enough time to arm. I use this tactic in thick fog with visibility around 200m.

meduza · 08-29-08, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by nirwana

hmmm at this distance i have to dodge its tail so the eals have enough time to arm. I use this tactic in thick fog with visibility around 200m.

In the extremely low visibility, I use the hydrophones bearings. I usually don't even see the ship, only the explosions (hopefully

).

nirwana · 08-29-08, 04:51 PM

Dunno if its only in my game but if i encounter lonely merchants or a pair of them in this weather conditions they are always running like speedy conzales on route 66. No way i can keep up with my poor 7knts submerged. Of cause getting into a standard attack position hydro attack is the way to go.

Letum · 08-29-08, 05:27 PM

"not the classic submarine tactic" ?

It was for a lot of the early war!

This is my standard tactic against convoys and long ships in 1939-41. (although at ~800m range)

richardphat · 08-29-08, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by meduza

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Originally Posted by nirwana

hmmm at this distance i have to dodge its tail so the eals have enough time to arm. I use this tactic in thick fog with visibility around 200m.

In the extremely low visibility, I use the hydrophones bearings. I usually don't even see the ship, only the explosions (hopefully

).

PFFF PFFF i challenge you to make a video!

meduza · 08-29-08, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by richardphat

PFFF PFFF i challenge you to make a video!

Would you be satisfied with the screenshots?

meduza · 08-29-08, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Letum

"not the classic submarine tactic" ?

It was for a lot of the early war!

This is my standard tactic against convoys and long ships in 1939-41. (although at ~800m range)

Are you saying that you attack the convoy running around the ships at flank speed? :hmm:

08-29-08, 07:19 PM

I like to surface right next to a merchant with an escort on the other side. I match the merchant's course and speed, and use him as a human shield.

Mush Martin · 08-29-08, 08:02 PM

ahh they are singing my tune down on the shIII threads again.:rotfl:

predavolk · 08-29-08, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Letum

"not the classic submarine tactic" ?

It was for a lot of the early war!

This is my standard tactic against lone ships in 1939-41. (although at ~800m range)

Ditto. Well, at least, I've done it a lot.

Erich dem Roten · 08-29-08, 09:43 PM

Haha, I've done the "human shield" thing before. I used it to get a Fiji CL to sink all her escorts.

mcf1 · 08-30-08, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Erich dem Roten

Haha, I've done the "human shield" thing before. I used it to get a Fiji CL to sink all her escorts.

Interesting tactic:hmm:, did it work?

08-29-08, 03:46 PM	#1
meduza Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: on patrol Posts: 1,035 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 0	Crazy U-Boat tactics Coming home from the Florida straight, I encountered two tankers, sailing south at 7kt and executed a surface attack from 1500m. Two torpedoes hit the Medium tanker, sinking her imedietely, but the only torpedo fired at Small tanker was a dud . I didn't have the nerve going through the whole process of outflanking and setting up another attack again, so I chased her a minute or two at flank speed, turn to perpendicular course and fired an eel from a point blank range. We were so close I almost rammed the darn thing, and was afraid the torpedo wouldn't even arm itself, but it did. Direct hit midship under the keel, and she sunk. Now, I know that this is not the classic submarine tactic, but it was fun. Anyone has some more crazy tactics?

08-29-08, 03:52 PM	#2
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	textbook schnellboot torpedo attack __________________

08-29-08, 05:27 PM	#7
Letum Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: York - UK Posts: 6,079 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	"not the classic submarine tactic" ? It was for a lot of the early war! This is my standard tactic against convoys and long ships in 1939-41. (although at ~800m range) __________________

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Mush Martin Eternal Patrol Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,398 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	ahh they are singing my tune down on the shIII threads again.:rotfl: __________________ RIP Mush Tutorial

08-29-08, 09:43 PM	#14
Erich dem Roten Electrician's Mate Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 134 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	Haha, I've done the "human shield" thing before. I used it to get a Fiji CL to sink all her escorts. __________________

08-29-08, 04:07 PM	#4
nirwana Sonar Guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 380 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	hmmm at this distance i have to dodge its tail so the eals have enough time to arm. I use this tactic in thick fog with visibility around 200m.

08-29-08, 04:51 PM	#6
nirwana Sonar Guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 380 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	Dunno if its only in my game but if i encounter lonely merchants or a pair of them in this weather conditions they are always running like speedy conzales on route 66. No way i can keep up with my poor 7knts submerged. Of cause getting into a standard attack position hydro attack is the way to go.

08-29-08, 07:19 PM	#11
Kraut Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	I like to surface right next to a merchant with an escort on the other side. I match the merchant's course and speed, and use him as a human shield.