You can speed up or slow down when approaching to drop the torpedoes, and once you're satisfied with your aim, press RT/R2 again to launch. You are able to move your squadron and aim left or right, however, each time you do so, the torpedo spread will widen, and the torpedoes launch along the outside lines of your aim.

At this point, two of your attacking planes will descend in preparation for launching their torpedoes. Attacking with torpedo bombers: line up the grey triangle with your target and take a significant lead, then press RT (Xbox) or R2 (PlayStation). Otherwise, the AA suites of enemy ships will deal damage over time, once your planes are within their guns’ range.ĥ. They signify areas of increased anti-aircraft damage. To preserve your planes and your ability to deal damage, try avoiding any flak explosions that you see in the air. Please note that this consumable isn't affected by Commander skills.Ĥ. To cool the engines down, you can use the appropriate consumable, which only becomes available once your planes are in the air. You can also speed up or slow down your squadron by moving the left stick forward or backward, but that will heat up the planes' engines. To maneuver the squadron, move the left stick to either side. Your carrier will move to that map square on autopilot and automatically avoid collisions.If you manually move the carrier while she is following a set course, the system will be overridden, and you’ll need to plot a new course.ģ. If you want to move your carrier while operating a squadron, call up the Tactical Map (view button on Xbox, touchpad on PlayStation) and set an automated course for your carrier by choosing a map square and pressing X (Xbox) or Square (PlayStation). Choose either torpedo or dive bombers by pressing X on Xbox or Square on PlayStation and launch the planes by pressing Right Trigger on Xbox or R2 on PlayStation.Ģ. Once in battle, you'll want to launch a squadron. Here are the steps to take in order to be successful when playing a carrier against surface ships.ġ. For other Languages please click the appropriate flag:Īircraft carriers are an entirely new ship type, and they require a special approach.

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