hydrophone tracking and TDC
I haven't played SHIII in a while, been sailing in the pacific lately, but SHIII actually has a sonar operator who can track the nearest merchant or warship. My suggestion is to learn to let the crew do their job so you can be the captain.
In the manual TDC, the most important part of the formula is calculation of the target speed. Plot the position of the target on the map, then measure how far the target travels in one minute. You can then calculate the speed. For example, A target travelling 6 knots will travel 186.16 meters in a minute. Make up a chart ahead of time to consult during the game. Once you know the speed, range is not important. Try shoot the torpedo on a course 90 degrees to the target's track. Set your TDC accordingly. If you shoot at approximately a 90 degree angle, at a range of between 500 and 1,200 meters, with an accurate speed estimation , you should consistently get hits.
Gluck AUf!
Joe S
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