maybe packet loss....but I have a good ping on the typical wolf server everyone plays on. Then again, the time I tested this, I might have been on a server where my ping was over 150.

In any event, trust me when I say, torpedoes definitely have a max range...unless there is something very wonky between my computer/ connection and this mod. On Escape from Hoth, the 60 weaker torpedoes the tie bomber gets will detonate before hitting the enemy cap ships hull if the target is over 1000 meters. Again however, I have experienced situations on multiplayer servers where the range seems to be less.

The torpedos do indeed have a max range, this is also reflected in the damage they do. If you fire at long range and aim well you'll hit your target, but will do less damage than if you wait until you enter optimum range to fire off your torps. Optimum fire range is less than 1000 meters if I remember rightly. Wait until then to fire and you'll do the maximum possible damage with that weapon.

You should however still register hits over 1000 meters, I think the max range is around 1800 ( though don't quote me on that) , you just do less damage.