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To perform an aerial torpedo attack, it is necessary to fly above the ocean at a low altitude, and at a slow speed. Attempting to drop the torpedo at too high a height, or at too fast a speed, will have the torpedo explode upon hitting the water. Dropping the torpedo like a bomb does little to no damage. Once low and slow, switch to bombing mode and release the torpedo. The torpedo will swim in a straight line and, hopefully, hit the target. | To perform an aerial torpedo attack, it is necessary to fly above the ocean at a low altitude, and at a slow speed. Attempting to drop the torpedo at too high a height, or at too fast a speed, will have the torpedo explode upon hitting the water. Dropping the torpedo like a bomb does little to no damage. Once low and slow, switch to bombing mode and release the torpedo. The torpedo will swim in a straight line and, hopefully, hit the target. | ||
[[ | [[Image:BSP CatalinaTorpedo.PNG|left|thumb|All three flying boats can also perform aerial torpedo attacks.]] | ||
Due to the vulnerable nature of their attack angle, it is often most effective to send in several squadrons of these aircraft simultaneously, spreading the AA fire and increasing the chance of a hit. In most circumstances, it is optimistic to assume your planes will survive the attack – AA fire is perhaps even more of a threat than in Midway, shooting down most planes before they can turn and flee or strike again. | Due to the vulnerable nature of their attack angle, it is often most effective to send in several squadrons of these aircraft simultaneously, spreading the AA fire and increasing the chance of a hit. In most circumstances, it is optimistic to assume your planes will survive the attack – AA fire is perhaps even more of a threat than in Midway, shooting down most planes before they can turn and flee or strike again. | ||