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S-147

2019-12-31T00:27:33Z

U10277697: Random edits, such as word changes and punctuation fixes.

{{Specs-Card|code=germ_s_100_s_174_class}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} German motor torpedo boat {{Battle-rating|1}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.79 "Project X"]] in the fleet closed beta test.

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===
The S-100 (1944), as with most vessels of the same type, does not have much in the way of armour. It has 12mm of hardened armour protecting the bridge, 8mm on the centre 20mm Flakzwilling cannon mounting, and another 12mm on the rear mount. Survivability is about average, with a slightly larger size helping with its crew distribution. The craft, as with any other like it, has a weak propulsion system, and thus can be immobilized by a nearby bomb or rocket explosion. All of the other components are average, with the ammunition providing a small area to hit, making ammunition detonations rare. As with most vessels, its gun turrets are rather weak, with the bow 30mm being sometimes knocked out after a simple frontal engagement with an enemy (though this is far more unlikely), and the larger 20mm turrets being frequent impact points of enemy fire.

=== Mobility ===
The S-100 across all variants is a very mobile platform, and this variant is no exception. The craft has a top speed of 78 kph, and a reverse speed of 23 kph, when spaded. The S-100 can generate plenty of thrust as it has 3 decently sized propellers, each connected to a 2000 hp Daimler-Benz MB-501 engine.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-boat</ref> From this, it has great acceleration and deceleration, being able to accelerate and decelerate fast enough to evade enemy fire and prevent collisions. It has a quick rudder shifting speed, being able to rapidly change direction to evade obstacles and fire, and is slightly better than most other boats of the same displacement.

== Armament ==
=== Primary armament ===

{{main|MK103/38 (30 mm)}}
The primary armament consists of a single 30mm MK103/38 mount in a swivelling turret, situated at the bow (front) of the vessel. This mount can be easily underestimated, as the previous boats of similar design in the tree have had a much weaker armament placed in this mount, and thus it can be easily overlooked. However, this is a mistake. Given the BR the S-100 (1944) is positioned in, heavily armoured targets are few and far between, and lightly armoured craft are in abundance. This is the premise at which the ''MK103/38'' takes its prey. The MK103/38 does not have an excelling fire rate, being slightly under average than other armament at its level. It also has a below average reload, feeling slightly sluggish compared to other armament, such as the 20mm MG C/38, which can be found on the same mounting on the previous boats in the tree. The ballistics of this weapon are nominal, with noticeably mundane trajectories which are easy to predict, a result of the higher caliber and thus better energy retention of the shells, however shots can be all over the place from the bad shot dispersion of the gun. As for the shells themselves, the HEIT shells featured in the clips of the 103' are deadly to even the larger spectrum of vessels to be encountered. These shells are prone to setting fires and inflicting thorough HE damage on a craft's hull and superstructure. The API rounds are also good for punching holes in an enemy vessel and blowing up inside. Given this, the best ammunition belt to equip the S-100 with would be the Universal belt, as it has a good balance between HEI and API; the HVAP rounds are not effective, as they over-penetrate without inflicting major damage. This weapon shows utmost efficacy in detonating ammunition stowage, so aiming for the front of enemy vessels, where it's placed on a lot of craft, is a viable strategy. All-in-all, a prestigious weapon.

=== Secondary armament ===

{{main|FlaK 38 (20 mm)}}
The secondary armament on the S-100 (1944) are two 20 mm autocannon turrets, one in the middle in a dual-mount and another closer to the stern in a quad-mount.

'''Surface engagements:'''
Surface targets can also be effectively engaged with the 20mm guns. As the main armament only consists of a single cannon, many find it more desirable to utilize the secondary armament with a more primary armament role. The reason players choose this is because of the greatly increased fire rate and mass of fire from the 20mm cannons over the 30mm. This results in the 20 millimetres being much better suited in the tactic of "spray and prey" than more precise shooting, due to the abundance of fire they produce. They can be useful, even when mainly using the 30mm, in situations such as when a group of lightly armoured enemies are presented, where a mass of fire is better suited to the job than the slow-firing 30mm gun. They can also perform well in close-quarters situations, where the 30mm may deplete its ammunition before an enemy is destroyed, and thus one can alternate between the former and the 20mm cannons.

'''Anti-air engagements:'''
The S-100 (1944) has proficient armament in dealing with air targets. It carries a total of six 20mm guns which all have broad fields of fire facilitating the engagement of enemy air targets. The 20mm guns are best used for anti aircraft purposes, as the 30mm can be used to take out most surface targets. These guns have adequate velocity, and do well in getting shots on target with abundant fire erupting from the vessel when an aircraft gets too close. However, it should be noted that these guns do not have good range, and usually project a high firing arc.

=== Anti-aircraft armament ===

{{main|MG 15 (7.92 mm)}}
The anti-air armament of the ship is made up of two 7.92 mm MG15 machine guns in two separate single-mounts on the bridge.

The MG15s can be of limited use as they do not pack the firepower, or the lack of fire restriction, which the twenty millimetres have. The MG15s are almost useless against surface targets, due to these limitations compared to the 20 mm. If anything, they are simply there to supplement the available firepower on the boat.

=== Torpedo armament ===
The S-100 (1944) carries two 533mm G7a torpedoes in tubes situated on either side at the front of the craft, facing forward. The torpedo tubes are pointed directly forwards, with no spread to any side. There's a slight dead zone to the direct front the of the boat, which some craft can slip through, thus avoiding the torpedoes. The G7as, especially when the "Torpedo Mode" modification is installed, have substantially long range, and decent speed to boast. This allows them to strike enemies which are at a longer range to the battle, such as destroyers and cruisers, whom are sailing without change in direction or velocity.

=== Special armament ===
The S-100 (1944) has access to 6 WBD depth charges. Having these in its possession allows for niche use in laying "extra temporary mines", that is, in that they're similar in use to mines. The S-100's high speed can be used to reach enemy choke points and lay depth charges in hopes that an enemy will approach unbeknownst to the charge and be damaged by its blast, however this sees very limited practical use in combat. These depth charges are sure to become more useful in the future, however, as submarine gameplay is introduced.

== Usage in battles ==
''Describe the technique of using this ship, the characteristics of her use in a team and tips on strategy. Abstain from writing an entire guide – don’t get try to provide a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought. Talk about the most dangerous opponents for this vehicle and provide recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of playing with this vehicle in various modes (AB, RB, SB).''

=== Pros and cons ===

'''Pros:'''

* High mobility allows for rapid position changes and evasive action
* Proficient armament makes it effective against all but particularly large and heavily armoured vessels
* Torpedoes are adept killers owing to their sufficient range and speed, and ergonomic launching position on the craft
* Excellent anti-aircraft capability, derived from an abundance of 20mm cannons on 360° mounts, and a pair of MG15s

'''Cons:'''

* Average yet adequate survivability
* Front MK103/38 has a small clip and relatively long reload time
* Craft may have to be turned farther than other nations' equivalents to launch torpedoes at multiple targets, due to lack of spread
* Mountings of the MG15s facilitate limited use as they're suited to niche scenarios

== History ==
''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the ship in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to an article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article.''

== Media ==
''An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.''

==References==
<references />

== See also ==


* Counterparts to the S-100 (1944) variant; [[S-100 (1945)]] and [[S-100 (S204)]]

== External links ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''encyclopedia page on ship;''
* ''other literature.''

{{Germany boats}}

VS-10

2019-09-24T16:06:01Z

U10277697: /* Torpedo armament */

{{Specs-Card|code=germ_vs10_hydrofoil}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German hydrofoil torpedo boat {{Battle-rating|1}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.79 "Project X"]] as part of the fleet closed beta test.

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===
''Talk about the vehicle's armour. Note the most well-defended and most vulnerable zones, e.g. the ammo magazine. Evaluate the composition of components and assemblies responsible for movement and manoeuvrability. Evaluate the survivability of the primary and secondary armament separately. Don't forget to mention the size of the crew, which plays an important role in fleet mechanics. Tips for preserving survivability should be saved for the "Use in battle" section.''

''If necessary, use a graphic template to show the most well-protected or most vulnerable points in the armour.''

=== Mobility ===
The VS-10 is a ship that has good mobility, mainly due to its hydrofoils. It is a relatively fast ship, however, the use of hydrofoils can make maneuvering difficult, especially in shallow waters. The reverse speed of the VS-10 is average. In realistic battles the ship begins to ride on the hydrofoils at ____ km/h.

''Write about the ship’s mobility. Evaluate its power and manoeuvrability, rudder rerouting speed, stopping speed at full tilt, with its maximum forward speed and reverse speed.''

== Armament ==
=== Primary armament ===
''Provide information about the characteristics of the primary armament. Evaluate their efficacy in battle based on their reload speed, ballistics and the capacity of their shells. Add a link to the main article about the weapon: <code><nowiki>{{main|Weapon name (calibre)}}</nowiki></code>.''

''Broadly describe the ammunition available for the primary armament, and provide recommendations on how to use it and which ammunition to choose.''

=== Torpedo armament ===
The VS-10 is equipped with two 533mm G7a torpedoes. These torpedoes are quick, reaching speeds of 81km/h without the torpedo modification, and with it, __ km/h. Given the VS-10's role as a fast attack craft, it is not suggested to install the torpedo modification, as this craft should be used in the close combat role, as mentioned in the "Usage in Battles" section. Uninstalling the torpedo modification allows for faster target impact, reducing the chance of your prey dodging the torpedoes, and requiring lesser lead, which is useful given their location on the vessel. The two G7a torpedoes are fired from single tubes on either side of the craft. These tubes have a moderate outward spread, unlike the preceding boats in its tree, making firing both at the same target or within close proximity of each other difficult, which is exacerbated by the craft's poor high speed maneuverability.

== Usage in battles ==
''Describe the technique of using this ship, the characteristics of her use in a team and tips on strategy. Abstain from writing an entire guide – don’t get try to provide a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought. Talk about the most dangerous opponents for this vehicle and provide recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of playing with this vehicle in various modes (AB, RB, SB).''

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Placement of the six gun turrets result in a very dense cone of fire against aircraft
* Lots of ammo, with limited need to reload ensures a continuous stream of fire
* Shreds the crews of unarmored targets
* Stable firing platform at high-speed thanks to the hydrofoils

'''Cons:'''

* Hard to steer, and slower to decelerate when at high speed
* Placement of gun turrets makes it hard to get all guns on target when engaging other ships
* Low crew count
* No armour
* Lacks harder hitting weaponry against larger, armoured vessels, outside of the available torpedoes
* Hydrofoils make maneuvering in shallow waters difficult

== History ==
''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the ship in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to an article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article.''

== Media ==
''An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.''

== See also ==
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''

* ''reference to the series of the ship;''
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''encyclopedia page on ship;''
* ''other literature.''

{{Germany boats}}

AF D1

2019-05-09T13:48:33Z

U10277697: Added pros and cons

{{Specs-Card|code=germ_artilleriefahrprahm_typ_d1}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' (abbreviated as '''{{Specs|pseudonym}}''') is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} German naval ferry barge {{Battle-rating|1}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.79 "Project X"]] in the fleet closed beta test.

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===
''Talk about the vehicle’s armor. Note the most well-defended and most vulnerable zones, e.g. the ammo magazine. Evaluate the composition of components and assemblies responsible for movement and maneuverability. Evaluate the survivability of the primary and secondary armament separately. Don't forget to mention the size of the crew, which plays an important role in fleet mechanics. Tips for preserving survivability should be saved for the “Use in battle” section.''

''If necessary, use a graphic template to show the most well-protected or most vulnerable points in the armor.''

=== Mobility ===
''Write about the ship’s mobility. Evaluate its power and maneuverability, rudder rerouting speed, stopping speed at full tilt, with its maximum forward speed and reverse speed.''

== Armament ==
=== Primary armament ===
''Provide information about the characteristics of the primary armament. Evaluate their efficacy in battle based on their reload speed, ballistics and the capacity of their shells. Add a link to the main article about the weapon: <nowiki>{{main|Weapon name}}</nowiki>.''

Broadly describe the ammunition available for the primary armament, and provide recommendations on how to use it and which ammunition to choose.

=== Secondary armament ===
''Some ships are fitted with weapons of various calibers. Secondary armament is defined by the weapon chosen with the control <code>Select secondary weapon</code>. Evaluate the secondary armament and give advice on how to use them. Describe the ammunition available for the secondary armament. Provide recommendations on how to use them and which ammunition to choose. Remember that anti-air armament, even heavy caliber weapons, belong in the next section.''

''If there is no secondary armament, remove this section.''

=== Anti-aircraft armament ===
''An important part of the ship’s armament responsible for air raid defense. Anti-aircraft armament is defined by the weapon chosen with the control <code>Select anti-aircraft weapons</code>. Talk about the ship’s anti-air cannons and machine guns, the number of guns and their positions, their effective range, and about their overall effectiveness – including against surface targets.''

''If there is no anti-aircraft artillery, remove this section.''

=== Special armament ===
''Depth charges, mines, rocket launchers and missiles are also effective in skilled hands and can be an unexpected surprise for an opponent. Evaluate the ammunition of this type of armament and rate its performance in combat.''

== Usage in battles ==
''Describe the technique of using this ship, the characteristics of her use in a team and tips on strategy. Abstain from writing an entire guide – don’t get try to provide a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought. Talk about the most dangerous opponents for this vehicle and provide recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of playing with this vehicle in various modes (AB, RB, SB).''

=== Pros and cons ===
'''Pros:'''

* Very useful array of weapons, having a (relatively) effective weapon system for both larger vessels and smaller ones
* Micromanagement of weapon systems can be extremely effective against multiple enemies
* Plenty of armor for its BR
* Large size allows for spread out crew and modules, and thus great survivability

*

'''Cons:'''

* Slow speed makes for long commutes between different points on the map
* Low thrust to weight ratio and heavy weight makes changing speed difficult
* Slow rudder shift time makes maneuvering and evasion troubling
* Weapons can be easily knocked out
* Long length makes it extremely susceptible to torpedo attacks

*

== History ==
''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the ship in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to an article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article.''

== Media ==
''An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.''

== See also ==
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''

* ''reference to the series of the ship;''
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''encyclopedia page on ship;''
* ''other literature.''

{{Germany barges}}

Leopard

2019-02-27T20:21:37Z

U10277697: Filled in misc. parameters.

{{Specs-Card|code=germ_destroyer_class1924_leopard1932}}

== Description ==



The '''{{specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{specs|rank}} German destroyer {{Battle-rating|1}}.

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===

'''Armour type:'''

* Antifragmentation armour

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Armour !! Bow (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Stern !! Deck
|-
| Hull || N/A || N/A || N/A || N/A
|-
! Armour !! Front !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
|-
| Turrets || 8mm ''Front'' N/A ''Gun mantlet'' || 8mm || N/A || 8mm
|-
|}
'''Notes:'''

*
*

=== Mobility ===

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Mobility characteristic
|-
! colspan="3" |Weight (tons)
|-
| colspan="3" |1320
|-
! colspan="3" | Max Speed (km/h)
|-
! colspan="1" | Mode
!Stock
!Upgraded
|-
|''Arcade''
|??
|74
|-
|''Realistic/Simulator''
|54
|63
|-
|}

== Armament ==
=== Primary armament ===

{{main|5/38 Mark 12 Dual Purpose (127 mm)}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="6" | [[5/38 Mark 12 Dual Purpose (127 mm)|127 mm 5/38 Mark 12 Dual Purpose gun]] (x5)
|-
! colspan="6" | Turrets (Bow to stern)
|-
! || Turret 1 || Turret 2 || Turret 3 || Turret 4 || Turret 5
|-
! scope="row" | Vertical guidance
| -??°/+??° || -??°/+??° || -??°/+??° || -??°/+??° || -??°/+??°
|-
! scope="row" | Horizontal guidance
| ±???° || ±???° || ±???° || ±???° || ±???°
|-
! scope="row" | Ammo capacity
| colspan="6" | ?,???
|-
! scope="row" | Rounds per turret
| colspan="6" | ???
|-
|}

===== Ammunition =====
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="8" | Penetration statistics
|-
! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
! rowspan="2" class="unsortable" | Type of warhead
! colspan="6" | '''Penetration''' '''''in mm''''' '''@ 90°'''
|-
! ?? m
! ??? m
! ??? m
! ?,??? m
! ?,??? m
! ?,??? m
|-
| ??? mm ACC || HE || ?? || ?? || ?? || ?? || ?? || ??
|-
| ??? mm Common || APHE || ??? || ??? || ??? || ??? || ??? || ???
|-
| ??? mm AAVP || HE-VT || ?? || ?? || ?? || ?? || ?? || ??
|-
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="11" | Shell details
|-
! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
! rowspan="2" class="unsortable" | Type of warhead
! rowspan="2" |Velocity in m/s
! rowspan="2" |Projectile Mass in kg
! rowspan="2" | ''Fuse delay''
''in m:''
! rowspan="2" | ''Fuse sensitivity''
''in mm:''
! rowspan="2" | ''Explosive Mass in g (TNT equivalent):''
! rowspan="2" | ''Normalization At 30° from horizontal:''
! colspan="3" | ''Ricochet:''
|-
! 0%
! 50%
! 100%
|-
| ??? mm AAC || HE || ??? || ?? || 0.0 || 0.1 || ?,??? || +0° || ??° || ??° || ??°
|-
| ??? mm Common || APHE || ??? || ?? || ?.0 || ?? || ?,??? || ° || ??° || ??° || ??°
|-
| ??? mm AAVT || HE-VT || ??? || ?? || 0.0 || 0.1 || ?,??? || +0° || ??° || ??° || ??°
|-
|}

=== Secondary armament ===

{{main|Bofors (?? mm)}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="6" | [[Bofors (?? mm)|?? mm Bofors Mk. I]] (x10)
|-
! colspan="6" | Turrets (Bow to stern)
|-
! || Front port turret (x?) || Front starboard turret (x?) || Middle port turret (x?) || Middle starboard turret (x?) || Rear turret (x?)
|-
! scope="row" | Vertical guidance
| -??°/+??° || -??°/+??° || -??°/+??° || -??°/+??° || -??°/+??°
|-
! scope="row" | Horizontal guidance
| -???°/+??° || -??°/+???° || -???°/+??° || -??°/+???° || ±???°
|-
! scope="row" | Ammo capacity
| colspan="6" | ??,000
|-
! scope="row" | Rounds per turret
| colspan="6" | ?,000
|-
|}

===== Belts =====
{| class="wikitable"
| '''Belts''' || '''Shell composition''' || '''Combat usage'''
|-
| align="left" |''Universal'' || align="left" | AP-T – HEF-T || align="left" |
|-
| align="left" |''?? mm HE clips'' || align="left" | HEF-T – HEF-T – HEF-T – AP-T|| align="left" |
|-
| align="left" |''?? mm AP clips'' || align="left" | AP-T – AP-T – AP-T – HEF-T || align="left" |
|-
|}

=== Anti-aircraft armament ===

{{main|Oerlikon Mk.II (?? mm)}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="8" | [[Oerlikon Mk.II (?? mm)|?? mm Oerlikon Mk.II]] (x?)
|-
! colspan="8" | Turrets (Bow to stern)
|-
! || Front port turret || Middle port turret || Front starboard turret || Middle starboard turret || Rear port turret || Rear starboard turret || Rear stern turret
|-
! scope="row" | Vertical guidance
| -??°/+??° || ±???° || -??°/+??° || ±?00° || colspan="3" | ±??0°
|-
! scope="row" | Horizontal guidance
| colspan="7" | -?°/+??°
|-
! scope="row" | Ammo capacity
| colspan="7" | ??,?00
|-
! scope="row" | Rounds per turret
| colspan="7" | ?,?00
|-
|}

=== Torpedo armament ===

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! colspan="9" | 533 mm steam turbined Mk.15 torpedo
|-
! # on ship !! Mass (kg) !! Maximum speed in water (km/h) !! Travel distance (km) !! Depth stroke (m) !! Arming distance (m) !! Explosive type !! Explosive mass (kg)
|-
| ?? || ?,??? || ?? || ??.? || 0.? || ?? || TNT || ???
|-
|}

=== Special armament ===


* Without load
* ? x Mk.6 mortar depth charge

== Usage in battles ==


=== Pros and cons ===

'''Pros:'''

*

'''Cons:'''

*

== History ==
''Talk about the history of the creation and military application of the ship in greater detail than in the introduction. If there turns out to be too much historical information, put it in a separate article, taking the link to the vehicle article and adding the “/historical” block to it (e.g. https://wiki.warthunder.ru/Vehicle-name/historical) and add a link to it here using the main template. Links to sources must be provided at the end of the article.''

== Media ==

== Read also ==

*

== Sources ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''page on ship encyclopedia;''
* ''other literature.''

{{Germany destroyers}}

S-147

2019-02-27T19:27:35Z

U10277697: Minor changes, mostly grammar, in sections "Survivability and armour", "Armament" (Pri., AA), unfilled value (reverse speed) filled.

{{Specs-Card|code=germ_s_100_s_174_class}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} German motor torpedo boat {{Battle-rating|1}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.79 "Project X"]] in the fleet closed beta test.

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===
The S-100 (1944), as with most vessels of the same type, does not have much in the way of armour. It has 12mm of hardened armour protecting the bridge, 8mm on the centre 20mm Flakzwilling cannon mounting, and another 12mm on the rear mount. Survivability is about average, with a slightly larger size helping with its crew distribution. The craft, as with any other like it, has a weak propulsion system, and thus can be immobilized by a nearby bomb or rocket explosion. All of the other components are average, with the ammunition providing a small area to hit, making ammunition detonations rare. As with most vessels, its gun turrets are rather weak, with the bow 30mm being sometimes knocked out after a simple frontal engagement with an enemy (though this is far more unlikely), and the larger 20mm turrets being frequent impact points of enemy fire.

=== Mobility ===
The S-100 across all variants is a very mobile platform, and this variant is no exception. The craft has a top speed of 78 kph, and a reverse speed of 23 kph, when spaded. The S-100 can generate plenty of thrust as it has 3 decently sized propellers, each connected to a 2000 hp Daimler-Benz MB-501 engine.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-boat</ref> From this, it has great acceleration and deceleration, being able to accelerate and decelerate fast enough to evade enemy fire and prevent collisions. It has a quick rudder shifting speed, being able to rapidly change direction to evade obstacles and fire, and is slightly better than most other boats of the same displacement.

== Armament ==
=== Primary armament ===

{{main|MK 103 (30 mm)}}
The primary armament consists of a single 30mm MK103/38 mount in a swivelling turret, situated at the bow (front) of the vessel. This mount can be easily underestimated, as the previous boats of similar design in the tree have had a much weaker armament placed in this mount, and thus it can be easily overlooked. However, this is a mistake. Given the BR the S-100 (1944) is positioned in, heavily armoured targets are few and far between, and lightly armoured craft are in abundance. This is the premise at which the ''MK103/38'' takes its prey. The MK103/38 does not have an excelling fire rate, being slightly under average than other armament at its level. It also has a below average reload, feeling slightly sluggish compared to other armament, such as the 20mm MG C/38, which can be found on the same mounting on the previous boats in the tree. The ballistics of this weapon are nominal, with noticeably mundane trajectories which are easy to predict, a result of the higher caliber and thus better energy retention of the shells, however shots can be all over the place from the bad shot dispersion of the gun. As for the shells themselves, the HEIT shells featured in the clips of the 103' are deadly to even the larger spectrum of vessels to be encountered. These shells are prone to setting fires and inflicting thorough HE damage on a craft's hull and superstructure. The API rounds are also good for punching holes in an enemy vessel and blowing up inside. Given this, the best ammunition belt to equip the S-100 with would be the Universal belt, as it has a good balance between HEI and API; the HVAP rounds are not effective, as they over-penetrate without inflicting major damage. This weapon shows utmost efficacy in detonating ammunition stowage, so aiming for the front of enemy vessels, where it's placed on a lot of craft, is a viable strategy. All-in-all, a prestigious weapon.

=== Secondary armament ===

{{main|FlaK 38 (20 mm)}}
The secondary armament on the S-100 (1944) are two 20 mm autocannon turrets, one in the middle in a dual-mount and another closer to the stern in a quad-mount.

'''Surface engagements:'''
Surface targets can also be effectively engaged with the 20mm guns. As the main armament only consists of a single cannon, many find it more desirable to utilize the secondary armament with a more primary armament role. The reason players choose this is because of the greatly increased fire rate and mass of fire from the 20mm cannons over the 30mm. This results in the 20 millimetres being much better suited in the tactic of "spray and prey" than more precise shooting, due to the abundance of fire they produce. They can be useful, even when mainly using the 30mm, in situations such as when a group of lightly armoured enemies are presented , where a mass of fire is better suited to the job than the slow-firing 30mm gun. They can also perform well in close-quarters situations, where the 30mm may deplete its ammunition before and enemy is destroyed, and thus one can alternate between the former and the 20mm cannons.

'''Anti-air engagements:'''
The S-100 (1944) has proficient armament in dealing with air targets. It carries a total of six 20mm guns which all have broad fields of fire facilitating the engagement of enemy air targets. The 20mm guns are best used for anti aircraft purposes, as the 30mm can be used to take out most surface targets. These guns have adequate velocity, and do well in getting shots on target with abundant fire erupting from the vessel when an aircraft gets too close. However, it should be noted that these guns do not have good range, and usually project a high firing arc.

=== Anti-aircraft armament ===

{{main|MG 15 (7.92 mm)}}
The anti-air armament of the ship is made up of two 7.92 mm MG15 machine guns in two separate single-mounts on the bridge.

The MG15s can be of limited use as they do not pack the firepower, or the lack of fire restriction, which the twenty millimetres have. The MG15s are almost useless against surface targets due to these limitations compared to the 20 mm. If anything, they are simply there to supplement the available firepower on the boat.

=== Torpedo armament ===
The S-100 (1944) carries two 533mm G7a torpedoes in tubes situated at the front of the craft, facing forward. The torpedo tubes are pointed almost directly forwards, with a slight spread to each side. There's a slight dead zone at the direct front the of the ship, which some craft can slip through, thus avoiding the torpedoes. The G7as, especially when the "Torpedo Mode" modification is researched, have substantially long range, and decent speed to boast. This allows them to strike enemies which are at a longer range to the battle, such as destroyers and cruisers, whom are sailing without change in direction or velocity.

=== Special armament ===
The S-100 (1944) has access to 6 WBD depth charges. Having these in its possession allows for niche use in laying "extra temporary mines", that is, in that they're similar in use to mines. The S-100's high speed can be used to reach enemy choke points and lay depth charges in hopes that an enemy will approach unbeknownst to the charge and be damaged by its blast, however this sees very limited practical use in combat. These depth charges are sure to become more useful in the future, however, as submarine gameplay is introduced.

== Usage in battles ==
''Describe the technique of using this ship, the characteristics of her use in a team and tips on strategy. Abstain from writing an entire guide – don’t get try to provide a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought. Talk about the most dangerous opponents for this vehicle and provide recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of playing with this vehicle in various modes (AB, RB, SB).''

=== Pros and cons ===

'''Pros:'''

* High mobility allows for rapid position changes and evasive action
* Proficient armament makes it effective against all but particularly large and heavily armoured vessels
* Torpedoes are adept killers owing to their sufficient range and speed, and ergonomic launching position on the craft
* Excellent anti-aircraft capability, derived from an abundance of 20mm cannons on 360° mounts, and a pair of MG15s

'''Cons:'''

* Average yet adequate survivability
* Front MK103/38 has a small clip and relatively long reload time
* Craft may have to be turned farther than other nations' equivalents to launch torpedoes at multiple targets, due to lack of spread
* Mountings of the MG15s facilitate limited use as they're suited to niche scenarios

== History ==
''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the ship in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to an article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article.''

== Media ==
''An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.''

==References==
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== See also ==


* Counterparts to the S-100 (1944) variant; [[S-100 (1945)]] and [[S-100 (S204)]]

== External links ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''encyclopedia page on ship;''
* ''other literature.''

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== Description ==
''In the first part of the description, cover the history of the ship’s creation and military application. In the second part, tell the reader about using this ship in the game. Add a screenshot. If a beginner player has a hard time remembering vehicles by name, a picture will help them understand which ship is being discussed.''

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===
The S-100 (1944), as with most vessels of the same type, does not have much in the way of armour. It has 10mm of hardened metal protecting the bridge, and 8mm on the 20mm cannon mountings. Survivability is about average, with a slightly larger size helping with its crew distribution. The craft, as with any other like it, has a weak propulsion system, and thus can be immobilized by a nearby bomb or rocket explosion. All of the other components are average, with the ammunition providing a small area to hit, making ammunition detonations rare. As with most vessels, its gun turrets are rather weak, with the bow 30mm being sometimes knocked out after a simple frontal engagement with an enemy (though this is far more unlikely), and the larger 20mm turrets being frequent impact points of enemy fire.

=== Mobility ===
The S-100 across all variants is a very mobile platform, and this variant is no exception. The craft has a top speed of 78 kph, and a reverse speed of __ kph, when spaded. The S-100 can generate plenty of thrust as it has 3 decently sized propellers, each connected to a 2000 hp Daimler-Benz MB-501 engine.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-boat</ref> From this, it has great acceleration and deceleration, being able to accelerate and decelerate fast enough to evade enemy fire and prevent collisions. It has a quick rudder shifting speed, being able to rapidly change direction to evade obstacles and fire, and is slightly better than most other boats of the same displacement.

== Armament ==
=== Primary armament ===
The primary armament consists of a single 30mm MK103/38 mount in a swivelling turret, situated at the bow (front) of the vessel. This mount can be easily underestimated, as the previous boats of similar design in the tree have had a much weaker armament placed in this mount, and thus it can be easily overlooked. However, this is a mistake. Given the BR the S-100 (1944) is positioned in, heavily armoured targets are few and far between, and lightly armoured craft are in abundance. This is the premise at which the ''MK103/38'' takes its prey. The MK103/38 does not have an excelling fire rate, being slightly under average than other armament at its level. It also has a below average reload, feeling slightly sluggish compared to other armament, such as the 20mm MG C/38, which can be found on the same mounting on the aforementioned boats in the tree. The ballistics of this weapon are nominal, with noticeably mundane trajectories which are easy to predict, a result of the higher caliber and thus better energy retention of the shells, however shots can be all over the place from the bad shot dispersion of the gun. As for the shells themselves, the HEIT shells featured in the clips of the 103' are deadly to even the larger spectrum of vessels to be encountered. These shells are prone so setting fired and inflicting thorough HE damage on a craft's hull and superstructure. The API rounds are also good for punching holes in an enemy vessel and blowing up inside. Given this, the best ammunition belt to equip the S-100 with would be the Universal belt, as it has a good balance between HEI and API; the HVAP rounds are not effective, as they over-penetrate without inflicting major damage. This weapon shows utmost efficacy in detonating ammunition stowage, so aiming for the front of enemy vessels, where it's placed on a lot of craft, is a viable strategy. All-in-all, a prestigious weapon.

=== Secondary armament ===
'''Note: This section will cover the use of the secondary armament in destroying surface targets; air target engagement is covered in the "Anti-aircraft armament" section:''' Surface targets can also be effectively engaged with the 20mm guns. As the main armament only consists of a single cannon, many find it more desirable to utilize the secondary armament with a more primary armament role. The reason players choose this is because of the greatly increased fire rate and mass of fire from the 20mm cannons over the 30mm. This results in the 20 millimetres being much better suited in the tactic of "spray and prey" than more precise shooting, due to the abundance of fire they produce. They can be useful, even when mainly using the 30mm, in situations such as when a group of lightly armoured enemies are presented , where a mass of fire is better suited to the job than the slow-firing 30mm gun. They can also perform well in close-quarters situations, where the 30mm may deplete its ammunition before and enemy is destroyed, and thus one can alternate between the former and the 20mm cannons.

=== Anti-aircraft armament ===
The S-100 (1944) has proficient armament in dealing with air targets. It carries a total of 6 20mm guns which all have broad fields of fire facilitating the engagement of enemy air targets. The MG15s, which are mounted on the bridge, can be of limited use, however they to not pack the firepower, or the lack of fire restriction which the twenty millimetres have. The 20mm guns are best used for anti aircraft purposes, as the 30mm can be used to take out most surface targets. These guns have adequate velocity, and do well in getting shots on target with abundant fire erupting from the vessel when an aircraft gets too close. However, it should be noted that these guns do not have good range, and usually project a high firing arc. The MG15s are almost useless against surface targets, as they do not have the firepower, nor much of the the firing angles, to do much.

=== Torpedo armament ===
The S-100 (1944) carries two 533mm G7a torpedoes in tubes situated at the front of the craft, facing forward. The torpedo tubes are pointed almost directly forwards, with a slight spread to each side. There's a slight dead zone at the direct front the of the ship, which some craft can slip through, thus avoiding the torpedoes. The G7as, especially when the "Torpedo Mode" modification is researched, have substantially long range, and decent speed to boast. This allows them to strike enemies which are at a longer range to the battle, such as destroyers and cruisers, whom are sailing without change in direction or velocity.

=== Special armament ===
The S-100 (1944) has access to 6 WBD depth charges. Having these in its possession allows for niche use in laying "extra temporary mines", that is, in that they're similar in use to mines. The S-100's high speed can be used to reach enemy choke points and lay depth charges in hopes that an enemy will approach unbeknownst to the charge and be damaged by its blast, however this sees very limited practical use in combat. These depth charges are sure to become more useful in the future, however, as submarine gameplay is introduced.

== Usage in the battles ==
''Describe the technique of using this ship, the characteristics of her use in a team and tips on strategy. Abstain from writing an entire guide – don’t get try to provide a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought. Talk about the most dangerous opponents for this vehicle and provide recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of playing with this vehicle in various modes (AB, RB, SB).''

=== Pros and cons ===
'''Pros:'''

* High mobility allows for rapid position changes and evasive action
* Proficient armament makes it effective against all but particularly large and heavily armoured vessels
* Torpedoes are adept killers owing to their sufficient range and speed, and ergonomic launching position on the craft
* Excellent anti-aircraft capability, derived from an abundance of 20mm cannons on 360° mounts, and a pair of MG15s

*

'''Cons:'''

* Average yet adequate survivability
* Front MK103/38 has a small clip and relatively long reload time
* Craft may have to be turned farther than other nations' equivalents to launch torpedoes at multiple targets, due to lack of spread
* Mountings of the MG15s facilitate limited use as they're suited to niche scenarios

*

== History ==
''Talk about the history of the creation and military application of the ship in greater detail than in the introduction. If there turns out to be too much historical information, put it in a separate article, taking the link to the vehicle article and adding the “/historical” block to it (e.g. https://wiki.warthunder.ru/Vehicle-name/historical) and add a link to it here using the main template. Links to sources must be provided at the end of the article.''

== Media ==
''An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.''

== Read also ==
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example,''

* Counterparts to the S-100 (1944) variant; [[S-100 (1945)]] and [[S-100 (S204)]]
* ''reference to the series of the ship;''
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''

''ETC.''

== Sources ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''page on ship encyclopedia;''
* ''other literature.''
<references />

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