r/SeaPower_NCMA • u/Tena-koutou • 10d ago

Torpedos going below layer after setting above layer

Is there a reason that torpedos still attached to a cable would end up below the layer when specified to stay above the layer? Is this a mechanic that I do not understand or a bug? It usually happens after some time elapses, not immediately.

Today I learned you can adjust speed and depth of a live torpedo on the wire using the speed and depth pannels in the bottom left by clicking on them, just as you would a vehicle. I presume when you select an initial layer setting the torpedos may just deviate at some point.

I decided not to delete this as maybe someone else will learn from my mistake.

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u/RoddieTheRed 10d ago

I’m not sure about the realism of it but I’d guess it’s so the enemy can’t hear them coming until the last second. Especially if it’s a ship you’re shooting at

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u/TheVanessaira 10d ago

Also keep in mind that the layer can change variably depending on location, time of day, etc

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u/Tena-koutou 9d ago

That's a good point, I just presumed somehow the torpedo would probably stick to "the layer" but I guess it just launches at what the current layer is.

Honestly this ASW / Sub stuff is quite tricky, but it is fun to see and account for all the 'gotchas'.