A fast attack reaches the target formation but exposes the cruiser to repeated French torpedo launches. Some initial weapons are duds, yet rapid reloads keep pressure on the attacker. The cruiser closes too far during the pass, while better sensors would have provided more time to detect and evade incoming weapons. Speed is useful only while the ship retains enough warning and maneuvering room to avoid the enemy's torpedo envelope.
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Torpedo range, sensors, and evasion
A failed high-speed cruiser pass demonstrates the danger of entering torpedo range without enough warning or room to maneuver.