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La Combattante P730

2024-11-20T17:02:08Z

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{{About
| about = French coastal Motor Gun Boat '''La Combattante (P730)'''
| usage = bluewater destroyer
| link = La Combattante
}}
{{Specs-Card
|code=fr_p730_combattante
|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}}
}}

== Description ==

'''La Combattante''' was a prototype French naval patrol vessel, laid down in April 1962 and launched on 20 June 1963 by Constructions Mécaniques de Normandie. She entered service on 1 March 1964, featuring an innovative non-magnetic hull made of laminated wood and plastic. Initially based in Toulon, she was later deployed to Djibouti, Papeete, and Cherbourg. Notably, La Combattante played a key role in missile trials, including the development of the Exocet. Transferred to the Maritime Gendarmerie in 1985, she was decommissioned in September 1996 after 33 years of service.

'''{{Specs|name}}''' was introduced in [[Update "Dance of Dragons"]] as the first naval vessel to be armed with {{Annotation|HEAT|High-explosive anti-tank}} warhead missiles - in this case, the [[SS.11]]. The missiles are both the vessel's most unique feature and its greatest limitation, forcing her to engage targets within a range of less than 3 km. This, combined with her slow speed and large profile, makes her prone to damage and comparatively easy to destroy, especially by destroyers found at this BR range. She is also equipped with two 40 mm Bofors guns, but lacks radar or {{Annotation|HE-VT|High-explosive variable time fuse}} ammunition to effectively deal with aerial targets.

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===
{{Specs-Fleet-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 armaments separately. Don't forget to mention the size of the crew, which plays an important role in fleet mechanics. Save tips on preserving survivability for the "Usage in battles" section. If necessary, use a graphical template to show the most well-protected or most vulnerable points in the armour.''

=== Mobility ===
{{Specs-Fleet-Mobility}}

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

{{NavalMobility}}

=== Modifications and economy ===
{{Specs-Economy}}

== Armament ==
{{Specs-Fleet-Armaments}}
=== Primary armament ===
{{Specs-Fleet-Primary}}

{{main|Bofors L/60 Mark 3 (40 mm)}}
''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.''

* '''Universal:''' {{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer}}
* '''40 mm HE clips:''' {{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}
* '''40 mm AP clips:''' {{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer}}

{{:Bofors L/60 Mark 3 (40 mm)/Ammunition|HEFI-T, AP-T}}

=== Secondary armament ===
{{Specs-Fleet-Secondary}}

{{main|AN-M2 (12.7 mm)}}
''Some ships are fitted with weapons of various calibres. Secondary armaments are defined as weapons chosen with the control <code>Select secondary weapon</code>. Evaluate the secondary armaments 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 any anti-air armament, even heavy calibre weapons, belong in the next section. If there is no secondary armament, remove this section.''

* '''Universal:''' {{Annotation|API-T|M20 armour-piercing incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP|M2 armour-piercing}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEI|High-explosive incendiary}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP|M2 armour-piercing}}
* '''.50 AP belt:''' {{Annotation|API-T|M20 armour-piercing incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP|M2 armour-piercing}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP|M2 armour-piercing}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP|M2 armour-piercing}}
* '''.50 APIT belt:''' {{Annotation|API-T|M20 armour-piercing incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|API-T|M20 armour-piercing incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|API-T|M20 armour-piercing incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEI|High-explosive incendiary}}

{{:AN-M2 (12.7 mm)/Ammunition|HEI, API-T, AP}}

=== Special armament ===
{{Specs-Fleet-Special}}

{{main|SS.11}}
''Mortars, rocket launchers and missiles are also effective in skilled hands and can take an off-guard opponent by surprise. Evaluate the ammunition of this type of armament and rate its performance in combat. If there are no special armaments, remove this section.''

== 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 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 ===

''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".''

'''Pros:'''

* Has access to SS.11 missiles

'''Cons:'''

* Larger and slower than contemporary boats
* SS.11 missiles are slow and have a rather short maximum range
* Slow-firing 40 mm Bofors guns pale in comparison to contemporaries

== 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 long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the ship and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Ship-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></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the ship's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''

== Media ==

''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''

== See also ==

''Links to 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 ==


* [[wt:en/news/9050-development-french-coastal-fleet-closed-testing-begins-soon-en|[Devblog] French Coastal Fleet Closed Testing Begins Soon!]]

{{ShipManufacturer Constructions Mecaniques de Normandie}}
{{France boats}}

Tzefa B

2024-11-19T05:04:14Z

U169222750:

{{About
|about= Israeli attack helicopter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
|usage= other versions
|link= AH-1 (Family)
}}
{{Specs-Card
|code=ah_1q_iaf
|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}}
}}

== Description ==

The Tzefa B was a further development of the AH-1G Tzefa A, intended to fill the lack of anti-tank quick response units in the helicopter units. It was conceived as an anti-armour version of the AH-1G, and as such, it was fitted with 8 x BGM-71C TOW (SACLOS) ATGMs for use against enemy units such as tanks and other armoured vehicles. The vehicle entered limited service in 1975, with more units being delivered in 1979.

Introduced in [[Update "Danger Zone"]] alongside the initial Israeli helicopter tech tree, the Tzefa B has the good manoeuvrability and speed of other AH-1 variants, but with the extra flexibility offered by the new TOW missiles that older variants such as the Tzefa A are lacking. This allows the Tzefa B to be used in close combat or long range combat. For long range options, pilots can make use of the good agility and speed of the Cobra to quickly change positions and hide behind cover to avoid being shot down by enemy SPAA.

== General info ==
=== Flight performance ===
{{Specs-Heli-Flight}}

As an attack helicopter, the Tzefa B has very good flight performance at low-medium altitudes, however it becomes more sluggish at high altitudes. In realistic battles with full load, takeoff can be hard as the throttle can not be put at 100% without engine problems, instead, it should be kept at around 80%. It reaches 260 km/h in a straight line with ease, and retains also very good manoeuvrability in low level flight.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! rowspan="2" | Characteristics
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 1,000 m)
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude (metres)
|-
! AB !! RB
|-
! Stock
| 258 || 246 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}}
|-
! Upgraded
| 296 || 277
|-
|}

=== Survivability and armour ===
{{Specs-Heli-Armour}}

[[File:Tzefa B armour layout.png|thumb|350px|Tzefa B armour layout in the Hangar]]

* 12 mm steel plate - Engine
* 12 mm steel plate - Below and behind pilot
* 20 mm composite boron-carbide - Around the Pilot/Gunner
* Self-sealing fuel tanks: 2 in central fuselage

The Tzefa B is not very survivable, it relies on its speed and manoeuvrability to survive. While fuel tanks are self-sealing, their position makes them prone to catch fire even to the HMGs of enemy tanks. However the armour around the pilot's is enough to stop shots coming from the HMGs of the enemy tanks once the AA threat has been eliminated.

=== Modifications and economy ===
{{Specs-Economy}}Pilots should prioritize getting the TOW 4 Anti Tank Missiles and the M-129 40 mm grenade launchers since this can take out with ease medium and light targets from above. After that, get the EFS modification, the Flak jacket to protect the pilots and finish up the rest of the performance area.

== Armaments ==
{{Specs-Heli-Armaments}}
=== Offensive armament ===
{{Specs-Heli-Offensive}}

{{main|M129 (40 mm)|M134 Minigun (7.62 mm)}}

The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:

* A choice between two presets:
** 2 x 7.62 mm M134 Minigun machine guns (4,000 rpg = 8,000 total)
** 2 x 40 mm M129 cannons (300 rpg = 600 total)

The 7.62 mm MGs have an amazing rate of fire, and another 2 can be added in the inner pylons, however this weapons lack the penetration to be effective against ground targets, instead, this can be more effective against enemy planes, helicopters or used in PvE Helicopter Battles against light targets.

=== Suspended armament ===
{{Specs-Heli-Suspended}}


The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
|-
! !! width="11%" | 1 !! width="11%" | 2 !! width="11%" | 3 !! width="11%" | 4
| rowspan="4" width="30%" | <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Hardpoints_AH-1G_(Israel).png]]</div>
|-
! [[M134 Minigun (7.62 mm)|7.62 mm M134 Minigun]] machine guns (1,500 rpg)
| || 1 || 1 ||
|-
! [[FFAR Mighty Mouse]] rockets
| 7, 19 || 7, 19 || 7, 19 || 7, 19
|-
! [[BGM-71C Improved TOW]] missiles
| 2, 4 || || || 2, 4
|-
|}

{{Navigation-Start|Default weapon presets}}
{{Navigation-First-Simple-Line}}

* Without load
* 28 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
* 76 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
* 2 x 7.62 mm M134 Minigun machine guns (1,500 rpg = 3,000 total)
* 4 x BGM-71C Improved TOW missiles
* 8 x BGM-71C Improved TOW missiles
{{Navigation-End}}

The Tzefa B packs a havy punch thanks to its very diverse ladout. The AGMs should always be part of the combat loadout since they offer the capabilities to confront enemy forces from kilometres away. The rockets are also a very interesting choice, since they have a good amount of ammunition and are very capable in CQB alongside the 40 mm grenade launchers. The MGs in the other hand lack any sort of penetration to be used against ground targets except in Helicopter PVE Battles. However these MGs are excellent at taking out fighters and other helicopters from short range thanks to their amazing rate of fire and generous amount of ammo.

== Usage in battles ==

The Tzefa B is best used in flanking manoeuvres, using its excellent low level speed and agility to shot AGMs from far away and then run back to cover behind mountains or buildings and change positions to confuse enemy SPAA. Frontal attacks are not recommended in the Tzefa B, even when used in close range fights, since enemy SPAAs will have an easy time shooting you down when flying directly to them.

'''Close Range Combat'''

If used in a close range assault the Tzefa B should be fitted with the 40 mm grenade launchers and all the rocket pylons, this allows to shoot several salvos of rockets to the enemy units and still retain a decent amount of ammo. While doing so, coming from the sides of the map and neutralizing the enemy frontline SPAA should be a priority, since once the SPAA has been destroyed, the armour of the Tzefa B should be enough to hold against some shots from the enemy's roof mounted HMGs.

'''Long Range Combat Usage'''

In long range combat with AGMs, a good idea would be to use the 7.62 mm miniguns to attack enemy aircraft or helicopters that may be a threat to you, many times jets would get slow trying to get a shot at your helicopter, so you could strike back with the amazing rate of fire of the miniguns. The AGMs can also be used against helicopters, when changing firing positions, hiding from the enemy SPAA and launching AGMs at enemy helicopters that are too focused or distracted is a good way to help your team in a support role.

'''Helicopter PVE'''

In Helicopter PVE Battles, the priority targets of all pilots should be the ground AA units, so that attack helicopters only equipped with rockets can go and destroy the rest of the units. Pilots can also participate in this attacks once the AA has been neutralized, with a custom loadout with the 40 mm grenade launchers, 8 x AGMs and 38 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets.

=== Pros and cons ===

'''Pros:'''

* Very good flight performance at low-medium altitudes
* Relatively small target compared to other helicopters
* Miniguns can't jam, they just overheat
* Very good AGMs for use against enemy armour
* The 40 mm grenade launchers are very good against light units
* Has a Radar Warning Receiver (RWR)

'''Cons:'''

* Very bad penetration for the Miniguns
* The 40 mm grenade launchers may be tricky to aim
* Slow climb rate when fully loaded
* Mediocre flight performance at high altitudes
* Slow AGMs compared to other similar BR helicopters

== History ==

[[File:AH-1Q pair.jpg|thumb|352x352px|AH-1Q from the US army in Texas (Same model as the one used by Israel, the Tzefa B)]]
The Bell AH-1Q '''Tzefa B''' was a version of the AH-1G equipped for anti-armour duties. The Tzefa B used by the IDF was a result of the identification of the need for weapons system that could respond to ground-based threats quickly and effectively. Six units were ordered using the AH-1G as a basis with good results with six more units ordered and later delivered in 1979.

The Tzefa B was used first in 1979 and alongside other Cobras was very active in combat in Lebanon. They also participated in the Lebanon War of 1982, with great success in the destruction of Syrian armoured forces, fortifications, and conducting raids against enemy logistics.

The Tzefa B could be equipped with rockets, a cannon/MG turret, infrared sights and 8 BGM-71 130 mm TOWs mounted in a pair of pods on the outboard pylons for use against heavy targets like tanks and IFVs.

== Media ==


;Videos
{{Youtube-gallery|zYbcq-KOpFE|'''AH-1 Cobra Ultimate Review''' - ''Bob Dickinson''}}

== See also ==


;Related development

* [[AH-1 (Family)]]
** [[Tzefa A]]
** [[Tzefa D/E]]

== External links ==


* [https://vertipedia.vtol.org/aircraft/getAircraft/aircraftID/61 <nowiki>[Vertipedia]</nowiki> Bell AH-1Q TOW Cobra]

{{AirManufacturer Bell}}
{{Israel helicopters}}

IJN Haguro

2024-11-10T09:18:57Z

U169222750: Added a list of pros and cons

{{Specs-Card
|code=jp_cruiser_haguro
|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}} (2).jpg|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}} (3).jpg}}
}}

== Description ==

'''Haguro''' (''羽黒'', [[Abbreviations#.28JP.29_Naval|namesake]]: [[wikipedia:Dewa Shrine|Mount Haguro]]) was a Japanese heavy cruiser, the third of the [[Myoko (Family)|Myoko-class]], laid down at the Mitsubishi shipyard in March 1925, launched in March 1928, and entering service in April 1929. She underwent modernization in the early 1930s and again in 1939, participated in various operations including troop transfers and patrols in China from 1936 to 1937. During World War II, Haguro actively fought in the Pacific theater, notably in the Battle of the Java Sea in February 1942 where she played a key role in sinking eight Allied warships, including the British cruiser HMS Exeter. She also took part in the Battle of the Coral Sea, the Battle of Midway, and the Battle off Samar during the Leyte Gulf engagements. In May 1945, while attempting to deliver supplies to the Andaman Islands, Haguro was intercepted by British destroyers in the Strait of Malacca and, after being hit by torpedoes, sank. Her wreck was discovered in 2002 by the divers from the MV Empress, she sits 67 meters below the surface.

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was introduced in [[Update "Seek & Destroy"]], in a number of ways it's typical for early Japanese heavy cruisers, however, thanks to modernization, it received many of the advantages of later ships, most notably an excellent anti-air battery, improved secondary guns and much better survivability than the previous vessels, although it still lags behind some of the foreign contemporaries.

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===
{{Specs-Fleet-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 armaments separately. Don't forget to mention the size of the crew, which plays an important role in fleet mechanics. Save tips on preserving survivability for the "Usage in battles" section. If necessary, use a graphical template to show the most well-protected or most vulnerable points in the armour.''

=== Mobility ===
{{Specs-Fleet-Mobility}}

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

{{NavalMobility}}

=== Modifications and economy ===
{{Specs-Economy}}

== Armament ==
{{Specs-Fleet-Armaments}}
=== Primary armament ===
{{Specs-Fleet-Primary}}

{{main|20 cm/50 3rd year type No.2 (203 mm)}}
''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.''

{{:20 cm/50 3rd year type No.2 (203 mm)/Ammunition|20.3 cm Type 0 HE, 20.3 cm Type 91 AP, 20.3 cm Type 0 HE-TF}}

=== Secondary armament ===
{{Specs-Fleet-Secondary}}

{{main|5 inch/40 Type 89 (127 mm)}}
''Some ships are fitted with weapons of various calibres. Secondary armaments are defined as weapons chosen with the control <code>Select secondary weapon</code>. Evaluate the secondary armaments 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 any anti-air armament, even heavy calibre weapons, belong in the next section. If there is no secondary armament, remove this section.''

{{:5 inch/40 Type 89 (127 mm)/Ammunition|127 mm HE, 127 mm HE-TF}}

=== Anti-aircraft armament ===
{{Specs-Fleet-AA}}

{{main|25 mm/60 Type 96 (25 mm)}}
''An important part of the ship's armament responsible for air defence. 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 are no anti-aircraft armaments, remove this section.''

=== Additional armament ===
{{Specs-Fleet-Additional}}

{{main|Type 93 Model 1, Mod 2 (610 mm)}}
''Describe the available additional armaments of the ship: depth charges, mines, torpedoes. Talk about their positions, available ammunition and launch features such as dead zones of torpedoes. If there is no additional armament, remove this section.''

=== Scout plane ===
{{Specs-Fleet-Plane}}

== 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 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:'''

* Increased number of primary guns in comparison to its tech tree predecessors [[IJN Furutaka]] and [[IJN Aoba]]
* Carries a total of 16 [[Type 93 Model 1, Mod 2 (610 mm)|Type 93 Model 1, Mod 2]] torpedoes that have an extraordinary explosive mass
* Access to search radar as well as two [[Aichi E13A1|E13A1]] scout planes
* 48 Type 96 autocannons offer decent anti-air capabilities

*

'''Cons:'''

* Very large target, even some battleships seem tiny in comparison to IJN Haguro
* Unimpressive manoeuvrability makes it difficult to dodge enemy gunfire - even from 10+ km distance
* Overall thin armour - destroyers with SAP shells become a great threat at short distance, especially if aimed at turrets or magazines
* Quite problematic firing angles for one of the turrets, being able to use it requires exposing the whole side of the ship

*

== 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 long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the ship and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Ship-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></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the ship's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''

== Media ==

''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''

== See also ==

''Links to 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 ==


* [[wikipedia:Japanese cruiser Haguro|[Wikipedia] Japanese cruiser Haguro]]
* [https://japanese-warship.com/heavy/haguro/ <nowiki>[大日本帝国軍主要兵器]</nowiki> 羽黒【妙高型重巡洋艦　四番艦】 Haguro【Myoko-class heavy cruiser Forth】]
* [http://www.combinedfleet.com/haguro_t.htm <nowiki>[Combined Fleet]</nowiki> IJN HAGURO: Tabular Record of Movement]
* [https://naval-encyclopedia.com/ww2/japan/nachi-class-cruisers-1927.php <nowiki>[Naval Encyclopedia]</nowiki> Nachi class Cruisers (1927)]
* [http://www.pwencycl.kgbudge.com/M/y/Myoko_class.htm <nowiki>[The Pacific War Online Encyclopedia]</nowiki> Myoko Class, Japanese Heavy Cruisers]
* [https://www.world-war.co.uk/japan/myoko.php <nowiki>[WW2 Cruisers]</nowiki> Myoko Class Heavy Cruiser]
* [https://m.ww2db.com/ship_spec.php?ship_id=C87 <nowiki>[World War II Database]</nowiki> Haguro]
* [https://www.navypedia.org/ships/japan/jap_cr_nachi.htm <nowiki>[Navypedia]</nowiki> NACHI heavy cruisers (1928 - 1929)]
* [https://pacificwrecks.com/ship/ijn/haguro.html <nowiki>[Pacific Wreck]</nowiki> Haguro 羽黒]

{{ShipManufacturer Mitsubishi Shipbuilding}}
{{Japan heavy cruisers}}

User:U169222750

2024-10-10T16:22:16Z

U169222750: Page creation.

This is the personal War Thunder Wiki page of user/player LouisCauchy. For now this text only exists for this page to be existent. If you have questions to my edits or want me to help (I really need it) feel free to use my discussion page.

Asagao (YTE-01)

2024-10-10T07:34:47Z

U169222750:

{{About
| about = Japan motor gun boat '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other versions
| link = Landing Craft Support (Family)
}}

{{Specs-Card
|code=jp_yuri_class_asagao
|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}}
}}

== Description ==

Laid down in 1944 as American [[Landing Craft Support (Family)|Landing Craft Support]] ''LCS(L)(3)-9'', Asagao started its career in the Asia-Pacific, delivering supplies to Filipino guerrillas and harassing Japanese targets in the region. With the end of the war, the ship was placed in reserve and renamed ''LSSL-9''. In 1950, ''LSSL-9'' was assigned to France, where she was named RFS ''Hallebarde'' (L-9023), but she returned to the United States by 1955.

However, in 1956, along with a batch of fifty other LSSLs, the vessel was transferred to the Japan Self-Defense Force, where the batch was reclassified as the Yuri-class of patrol ships and the vessel was given a new name: JDS ''Asagao'' (あさがお), after the flower morning glory (family Convolvulaceae). Her service in the JSDF was entirely uneventful, being used as a training vessel before returning back to the US Navy in April 1965. The ship was then leased to South Vietnam in September 1965 as RVNS ''Đoàn Ngọc Tang'' (HQ-228), but with the fall of South Vietnam in 1975, she escaped to the Philippines, where she was loaned to the local government and remained under the name RPS ''La Union'' (LF-50) until her decommissioning in the 1980s.

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was introduced in [[Update "Air Superiority"]]. In combat, she can outgun most motor torpedo boats and other light vessels, while also being a good anti-air platform. However, her low speed and mediocre survivability make her struggle with frigates and other high-BR vessels. She's a relatively large vessel with an unusually low draft, making her able to reach locations more typically accessible to the torpedo boats, with which she also shares spawn points. Her unique feature, compared to the other LCS's, is a rank III modification enabling the use of 120 [[4.5-inch BBR Mk.7|Mk7 barrage rockets]].

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===
{{Specs-Fleet-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 armaments separately. Don't forget to mention the size of the crew, which plays an important role in fleet mechanics. Save tips on preserving survivability for the "Usage in battles" section. If necessary, use a graphical template to show the most well-protected or most vulnerable points in the armour.''

=== Mobility ===
{{Specs-Fleet-Mobility}}

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

{{NavalMobility}}

=== Modifications and economy ===
{{Specs-Economy}}

== Armament ==
{{Specs-Fleet-Armaments}}
=== Primary armament ===
{{Specs-Fleet-Primary}}

{{main|Bofors L/60 Mark 1 (40 mm)}}
''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.''

* '''Universal:''' {{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer}}
* '''40 mm HE clips:''' {{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}
* '''40 mm AP clips:''' {{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer}}

{{:Bofors L/60 Mark 1 (40 mm)/Ammunition|HEFI-T, AP-T}}

=== Secondary armament ===
{{Specs-Fleet-Secondary}}

{{main|3-inch Mark 10 (76 mm)}}
''Some ships are fitted with weapons of various calibres. Secondary armaments are defined as weapons chosen with the control <code>Select secondary weapon</code>. Evaluate the secondary armaments 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 any anti-air armament, even heavy calibre weapons, belong in the next section. If there is no secondary armament, remove this section.''

{{:3-inch Mark 10 (76 mm)/Ammunition|76 mm HC Mk.27, 76 mm AP Mk.29, 76 mm HE-VT}}

=== Anti-aircraft armament ===
{{Specs-Fleet-AA}}

{{main|20 mm/70 Oerlikon Mk.II (20 mm)|AN-M2 (12.7 mm)}}
''An important part of the ship's armament responsible for air defence. 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 are no anti-aircraft armaments, remove this section.''

=== Additional armament ===
{{Specs-Fleet-Additional}}

{{main|Mk7}}
''Describe the available additional armaments of the ship: depth charges, mines, torpedoes. Talk about their positions, available ammunition and launch features such as dead zones of torpedoes. If there is no additional armament, remove this section.''

== 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 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:'''

* Incredible firepower against other coastal ship types: Anything but heavily armoured gunboats and subchasers can be shredded in very short time.
* Decent anti-air capability due to dedicated AA armament and access to the AA Mk.31 HE-VT shell for the 76 mm secondary gun.
* Large crew count of 65 people allows to survive moderate amount of enemy fire.
* In opposition to the American and Italian counterparts, the Asagao (YTE-01) gets access to 4.5 inch Mk7 barrage rockets.
* Frontal twin configuration of Bofors L/60 Mark 1 autocannons is greatly heightened. This allows to hide large parts of the ship and engage enemies behind cover.

*

'''Cons:'''

* Extremely slow top speed of only 22 km/h - even slower than the American and Italian representatives of this ship class.
** This plus the large size of the Asagao makes evading enemy torpedoes, artillery and gunfire a very difficult task.

* Usually suffers high crew losses during fires on board.
* 4.5 inch Mk7 barrage rockets have fixed forward firing angle and distance of impact: Hitting enemies with these require several salvos and prediction of enemy movements.

*

== 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 long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the ship and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Ship-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></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the ship's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''

== Media ==

''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''

== See also ==

=== Other vessels of the Landing Craft, Support (Large) class: ===

* For the American version, see [[LCS(L)(3)]].
* For the Italian version, see [[Alano]].

=== Family of Landing Craft Support ships: ===

* [[Landing Craft Support (Family)|Landing Craft Support]]

== External links ==

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

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

{{ShipManufacturer George Lawley and Sons}}
{{Japan boats}}

Asagao (YTE-01)

2024-10-10T07:31:06Z

U169222750:

{{About
| about = Japan motor gun boat '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other versions
| link = Landing Craft Support (Family)
}}

{{Specs-Card
|code=jp_yuri_class_asagao
|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}}
}}

== Description ==

Laid down in 1944 as American [[Landing Craft Support (Family)|Landing Craft Support]] ''LCS(L)(3)-9'', Asagao started its career in the Asia-Pacific, delivering supplies to Filipino guerrillas and harassing Japanese targets in the region. With the end of the war, the ship was placed in reserve and renamed ''LSSL-9''. In 1950, ''LSSL-9'' was assigned to France, where she was named RFS ''Hallebarde'' (L-9023), but she returned to the United States by 1955.

However, in 1956, along with a batch of fifty other LSSLs, the vessel was transferred to the Japan Self-Defense Force, where the batch was reclassified as the Yuri-class of patrol ships and the vessel was given a new name: JDS ''Asagao'' (あさがお), after the flower morning glory (family Convolvulaceae). Her service in the JSDF was entirely uneventful, being used as a training vessel before returning back to the US Navy in April 1965. The ship was then leased to South Vietnam in September 1965 as RVNS ''Đoàn Ngọc Tang'' (HQ-228), but with the fall of South Vietnam in 1975, she escaped to the Philippines, where she was loaned to the local government and remained under the name RPS ''La Union'' (LF-50) until her decommissioning in the 1980s.

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was introduced in [[Update "Air Superiority"]]. In combat, she can outgun most motor torpedo boats and other light vessels, while also being a good anti-air platform. However, her low speed and mediocre survivability make her struggle with frigates and other high-BR vessels. She's a relatively large vessel with an unusually low draft, making her able to reach locations more typically accessible to the torpedo boats, with which she also shares spawn points. Her unique feature, compared to the other LCS's, is a rank III modification enabling the use of 120 [[4.5-inch BBR Mk.7|Mk7 barrage rockets]].

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===
{{Specs-Fleet-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 armaments separately. Don't forget to mention the size of the crew, which plays an important role in fleet mechanics. Save tips on preserving survivability for the "Usage in battles" section. If necessary, use a graphical template to show the most well-protected or most vulnerable points in the armour.''

=== Mobility ===
{{Specs-Fleet-Mobility}}

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

{{NavalMobility}}

=== Modifications and economy ===
{{Specs-Economy}}

== Armament ==
{{Specs-Fleet-Armaments}}
=== Primary armament ===
{{Specs-Fleet-Primary}}

{{main|Bofors L/60 Mark 1 (40 mm)}}
''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.''

* '''Universal:''' {{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer}}
* '''40 mm HE clips:''' {{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}
* '''40 mm AP clips:''' {{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer}}

{{:Bofors L/60 Mark 1 (40 mm)/Ammunition|HEFI-T, AP-T}}

=== Secondary armament ===
{{Specs-Fleet-Secondary}}

{{main|3-inch Mark 10 (76 mm)}}
''Some ships are fitted with weapons of various calibres. Secondary armaments are defined as weapons chosen with the control <code>Select secondary weapon</code>. Evaluate the secondary armaments 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 any anti-air armament, even heavy calibre weapons, belong in the next section. If there is no secondary armament, remove this section.''

{{:3-inch Mark 10 (76 mm)/Ammunition|76 mm HC Mk.27, 76 mm AP Mk.29, 76 mm HE-VT}}

=== Anti-aircraft armament ===
{{Specs-Fleet-AA}}

{{main|20 mm/70 Oerlikon Mk.II (20 mm)|AN-M2 (12.7 mm)}}
''An important part of the ship's armament responsible for air defence. 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 are no anti-aircraft armaments, remove this section.''

=== Additional armament ===
{{Specs-Fleet-Additional}}

{{main|Mk7}}
''Describe the available additional armaments of the ship: depth charges, mines, torpedoes. Talk about their positions, available ammunition and launch features such as dead zones of torpedoes. If there is no additional armament, remove this section.''

== 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 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:'''

* Incredible firepower against other coastal ship types: Anything but heavily armoured gunboats and subchasers can be shredded in very short time.
* Decent anti-air capability due to dedicated AA armament and access to the AA Mk.31 HE-VT shell for the 76 mm secondary gun.
* Large crew count of 65 people allows to survive moderate amount of enemy fire.
* In opposition to the American and Italian counterparts, the Asagao (YTE-01) gets access to 4.5 inch Mk7 barrage rockets.
* Frontal twin configuration of Bofors L/60 Mark 1 autocannons is greatly heightened. This allows to hide large parts of the ship and engage enemies behind cover.

*

'''Cons:'''

* Extremely slow top speed of only 22 km/h - even slower than the American and Italian representatives of this ship class.
** This plus the large size of the Asagao makes evading enemy torpedoes, artillery and gunfire a very difficult task.

* Usually suffers high crew losses during fires on board.
* 4.5 inch Mk7 barrage rockets have fixed forward firing angle and distance of impact: Hitting enemies with these require several salvos and prediction of enemy movements.

*

== 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 long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the ship and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Ship-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></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the ship's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''

== Media ==

=== Videos ===
{{Youtube-gallery|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDzYxB7im8k}}

== See also ==

=== Other vessels of the Landing Craft, Support (Large) class: ===

* For the American version, see [[LCS(L)(3)]].
* For the Italian version, see [[Alano]].

=== Family of Landing Craft Support ships: ===

* [[Landing Craft Support (Family)|Landing Craft Support]]

== External links ==

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

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

{{ShipManufacturer George Lawley and Sons}}
{{Japan boats}}

Asagao (YTE-01)

2024-10-10T07:26:33Z

U169222750: Paragraphs filled: Pros and cons, Media (still improvable), See also. To do: Upload an image of the Asagao in battle (don't know how to do yet).

{{About
| about = Japan motor gun boat '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other versions
| link = Landing Craft Support (Family)
}}

{{Specs-Card
|code=jp_yuri_class_asagao
|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}}
}}

== Description ==

Laid down in 1944 as American [[Landing Craft Support (Family)|Landing Craft Support]] ''LCS(L)(3)-9'', Asagao started its career in the Asia-Pacific, delivering supplies to Filipino guerrillas and harassing Japanese targets in the region. With the end of the war, the ship was placed in reserve and renamed ''LSSL-9''. In 1950, ''LSSL-9'' was assigned to France, where she was named RFS ''Hallebarde'' (L-9023), but she returned to the United States by 1955.

However, in 1956, along with a batch of fifty other LSSLs, the vessel was transferred to the Japan Self-Defense Force, where the batch was reclassified as the Yuri-class of patrol ships and the vessel was given a new name: JDS ''Asagao'' (あさがお), after the flower morning glory (family Convolvulaceae). Her service in the JSDF was entirely uneventful, being used as a training vessel before returning back to the US Navy in April 1965. The ship was then leased to South Vietnam in September 1965 as RVNS ''Đoàn Ngọc Tang'' (HQ-228), but with the fall of South Vietnam in 1975, she escaped to the Philippines, where she was loaned to the local government and remained under the name RPS ''La Union'' (LF-50) until her decommissioning in the 1980s.

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was introduced in [[Update "Air Superiority"]]. In combat, she can outgun most motor torpedo boats and other light vessels, while also being a good anti-air platform. However, her low speed and mediocre survivability make her struggle with frigates and other high-BR vessels. She's a relatively large vessel with an unusually low draft, making her able to reach locations more typically accessible to the torpedo boats, with which she also shares spawn points. Her unique feature, compared to the other LCS's, is a rank III modification enabling the use of 120 [[4.5-inch BBR Mk.7|Mk7 barrage rockets]].

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===
{{Specs-Fleet-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 armaments separately. Don't forget to mention the size of the crew, which plays an important role in fleet mechanics. Save tips on preserving survivability for the "Usage in battles" section. If necessary, use a graphical template to show the most well-protected or most vulnerable points in the armour.''

=== Mobility ===
{{Specs-Fleet-Mobility}}

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

{{NavalMobility}}

=== Modifications and economy ===
{{Specs-Economy}}

== Armament ==
{{Specs-Fleet-Armaments}}
=== Primary armament ===
{{Specs-Fleet-Primary}}

{{main|Bofors L/60 Mark 1 (40 mm)}}
''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.''

* '''Universal:''' {{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer}}
* '''40 mm HE clips:''' {{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}
* '''40 mm AP clips:''' {{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer}}

{{:Bofors L/60 Mark 1 (40 mm)/Ammunition|HEFI-T, AP-T}}

=== Secondary armament ===
{{Specs-Fleet-Secondary}}

{{main|3-inch Mark 10 (76 mm)}}
''Some ships are fitted with weapons of various calibres. Secondary armaments are defined as weapons chosen with the control <code>Select secondary weapon</code>. Evaluate the secondary armaments 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 any anti-air armament, even heavy calibre weapons, belong in the next section. If there is no secondary armament, remove this section.''

{{:3-inch Mark 10 (76 mm)/Ammunition|76 mm HC Mk.27, 76 mm AP Mk.29, 76 mm HE-VT}}

=== Anti-aircraft armament ===
{{Specs-Fleet-AA}}

{{main|20 mm/70 Oerlikon Mk.II (20 mm)|AN-M2 (12.7 mm)}}
''An important part of the ship's armament responsible for air defence. 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 are no anti-aircraft armaments, remove this section.''

=== Additional armament ===
{{Specs-Fleet-Additional}}

{{main|Mk7}}
''Describe the available additional armaments of the ship: depth charges, mines, torpedoes. Talk about their positions, available ammunition and launch features such as dead zones of torpedoes. If there is no additional armament, remove this section.''

== 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 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:'''

* Incredible firepower against other coastal ship types: Anything but heavily armoured gunboats and subchasers can be shredded in very short time.
* Decent anti-air capability due to dedicated AA armament and access to the AA Mk.31 HE-VT shell for the 76 mm secondary gun.
* Large crew count of 65 people allows to survive moderate amount of enemy fire.
* In opposition to the American and Italian counterparts, the Asagao (YTE-01) gets access to 4.5 inch Mk7 barrage rockets.
* Frontal twin configuration of Bofors L/60 Mark 1 autocannons is greatly heightened. This allows to hide large parts of the ship and engage enemies behind cover.

*

'''Cons:'''

* Extremely slow top speed of only 22 km/h - even slower than the American and Italian representatives of this ship class.
** This plus the large size of the Asagao makes evading enemy torpedoes, artillery and gunfire a very difficult task.

* Usually suffers high crew losses during fires on board.
* 4.5 inch Mk7 barrage rockets have fixed forward firing angle and distance of impact: Hitting enemies with these require several salvos and prediction of enemy movements.

*

== 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 long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the ship and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Ship-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></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the ship's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''

== Media ==

=== Videos ===
{{Youtube-gallery|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDzYxB7im8k=Biggest Rocket Barrage in War Thunder {{!}} Yuri-class Asagao Review (YTE-01) - Cmdr.Tyrael}}

== See also ==

=== Other vessels of the Landing Craft, Support (Large) class: ===

* For the American version, see [[LCS(L)(3)]].
* For the Italian version, see [[Alano]].

=== Family of Landing Craft Support ships: ===

* [[Landing Craft Support (Family)|Landing Craft Support]]

== External links ==

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

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

{{ShipManufacturer George Lawley and Sons}}
{{Japan boats}}

File:Asagao Screenshot2.jpg

2024-10-10T07:20:28Z

U169222750:

The Asagao firing its primary guns during a battle on the map "African Gulf".

File:Asagao Screenshot.jpg

2024-10-10T07:10:35Z

U169222750:

The Asagao (YTE-01) firing its primary guns during a battle on the map "African Gulf".

PT-802

2024-10-10T05:47:50Z

U169222750: Added a list of pros and cons.

{{Specs-Card
|code=jp_type1_pt2
|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}}
}}

== Description ==

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Japanese motor torpedo boat {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Dance of Dragons"]].

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===
{{Specs-Fleet-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 armaments separately. Don't forget to mention the size of the crew, which plays an important role in fleet mechanics. Save tips on preserving survivability for the "Usage in battles" section. If necessary, use a graphical template to show the most well-protected or most vulnerable points in the armour.''

=== Mobility ===
{{Specs-Fleet-Mobility}}

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

{{NavalMobility}}

=== Modifications and economy ===
{{Specs-Economy}}

== Armament ==
{{Specs-Fleet-Armaments}}
=== Primary armament ===
{{Specs-Fleet-Primary}}

{{main|Bofors L/60 Mark 3 (40 mm)}}
''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.''

* '''Universal:''' {{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer}}
* '''40 mm AP clips:''' {{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer}}
* '''40 mm HE clips:''' {{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}

{{:Bofors L/60 Mark 3 (40 mm)/Ammunition|HEFI-T, AP-T}}

=== Additional armament ===
{{Specs-Fleet-Additional}}

{{main|7.2 in T37|Type 54 model 3 (533 mm)}}
''Describe the available additional armaments of the ship: depth charges, mines, torpedoes. Talk about their positions, available ammunition and launch features such as dead zones of torpedoes. If there is no additional armament, remove this section.''

== 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 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:'''

* The Bofors L/60 Mark 3 autocannon provides significant firepower to destroy enemy torpedo boats at similar BR.
* 18 members is a slightly above average crew count for torpedo boats, which leads to increased survivability.
* The PT-802 has access to 7.2 in T37 rocket-powered depth charges.

*

'''Cons:'''

* Very uncomfortable gun placement: Superstructure and torpedo tubes make it impossible to shoot forward or sideways. Only very limited firing angles are accessible.
* Unsatisfactory maximum speed for a torpedo boat: It can barely keep up with early destroyers. Torpedo assaults require antecedent positioning behind cover.
* Wooden structure is not able to stand against even low caliber machine guns.
* No secondary or AA armament: Incoming enemy aircraft must be noticed in time and shot down manually.
* Type 54 model 3 torpedoes have low explosive mass and belong to the slowest torpedoes in the game.

*

== 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 long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the ship and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Ship-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></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the ship's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''

== Media ==

''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''

== See also ==

''Links to 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 ==


* [[wikipedia:ja:1号型魚雷艇|(JP) Wikipedia: 1-Go torpedo boat]]

{{ShipManufacturer Hitachi Shipbuilding Corporation}}
{{Japan boats}}

Ar 196 A-3

2024-05-30T02:51:23Z

U169222750:

{{About
| about = gift German bomber '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = the Swedish version
| link = Ar 196 A-5 (Sweden)
}}
{{Specs-Card
|code=arado-196a-3
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== Description ==

In 1936, the Kriegmarine sought for a replacement to their existing biplane ship-launched floatplanes. The German Air Ministry helped with the aircraft selection and sent orders out for companies to send their contenders. Arado submitted their Ar 196 design alongside Focke-Wulf, Dornier, and Gota-Vagon-Fabrik in Autumn 1936. Among the competition, the Arado design won out and entered production in November 1938. Aside from its ship-launched variant, a land-based variant was also designed and entered production in 1939 as the A-2 that saw addition of weapons and the capability to carry ordnance. By the end of 1940, the '''Ar 196 A-3''' began production for use in coastal patrol roles. Several samples also found its way to Germany-aligned or conquered countries like Bulgaria, Romania, Finland, and Norway. Additionally, a portion of the machines fell into the hands of the USSR as trophies and were used in aviation border units until the late 1950s, with their BMW 132K engines being replaced by domestic ASH-62IR engines.

Introduced during [[Update "Starfighters"]] as a reward for the [[wt:en/news/6808-special-operation-s-u-m-m-e-r-2020-en|2020 Operation S.U.M.M.E.R.]] event, the Ar 196 A-3 has since been made available in the game as a ship-launched reconnaissance aircraft in naval battles. Considered as one of the best naval scouts in history, nicknamed "the eyes of the Kriegsmarine"! The Ar 196 A-3 has every chance of becoming the new king of the sandpit: it is armed with a pair of 20 mm MG FF cannons and an MG 17 rifle-calibre machine gun, it can also carry 2 x 50 kg bombs under its wings. The Ar 196 A-3 also has a defensive turret with a 7.92 mm machine gun, which is quite good in the initial ranks. And of course, just like the other hydroplanes in the game, the Ar 196 A-3 is able to capture control points in naval battles. <ref>[[wt:en/news/6809/current|Devblog]]</ref>

'''Ships that carry the Ar 196 A-3 as a ship-launched reconnaissance aircraft'''

* {{Specs-Link|germ_cruiser_admiral_graf_spee}}
* {{Specs-Link|germ_cruiser_admiral_hipper}}
* {{Specs-Link|germ_cruiser_karlsruhe}}
* {{Specs-Link|germ_cruiser_prinz_eugen}}
* {{Specs-Link|germ_battleship_scharnhorst}}

== General info ==
=== Flight performance ===
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="70%"
! rowspan="2" | Characteristics
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 2,000 m)
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude (metres)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (metres/second)
! rowspan="2" | Take-off run (metres)
|-
! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB
|-
! Stock
| 300 || 292 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 22.2 || 23.2 || 4.1 || 4.1 || rowspan="2" | 450
|-
! Upgraded
| 344 || 320 || 19.9 || 21.0 || 11.2 || 7.0
|-
|}

==== Details ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%"
|-
! colspan="5" | Features
|-
! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear
|-
| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || X 
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%"
|-
! colspan="7" | Limits
|-
! rowspan="2" | Wings (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Gear (km/h)
! colspan="3" | Flaps (km/h)
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
|-
! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
|-
| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 498 || 469 || 320 || ~9 || ~8
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities (km/h)
|-
! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator
|-
| < 270 || < 280 || < 250 || > 324
|-
|}

=== Survivability and armour ===
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* No armour protection
* Self-sealing fuel tanks in the floats

=== Modifications and economy ===
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== Armaments ==
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=== Offensive armament ===
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{{main|MG FF (20 mm)|MG 17 (7.92 mm)}}

The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:

* 2 x 20 mm MG FF cannons, wing-mounted (60 rpg = 120 total)
* 1 x 7.92 mm MG 17 machine gun, fuselage-mounted (500 rpg)

For different roles, different belts should be used. For air battles, Air Targets should be loaded, because it contains the most HE rounds. The 7.92 mm can be loaded with Universal or Stealth. However, if your aim is less than stellar, Tracers will help you aim. In naval, however, Stealth should be loaded for the MG FFs. Contrary their name, Stealth belts are actually not at all stealthy as every round fired can be seen. They can be used instead for attacking ships, and hitting components. The 7.92 mm can be loaded with Tracers or Universal.

=== Suspended armament ===
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{{main|SC50JA (50 kg)}}

The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

* 2 x 50 kg SC50JA bombs (100 kg total)

=== Defensive armament ===
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{{main|MG 15 (7.92 mm)}}

The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:

* 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, dorsal turret (525 rpg)

== Usage in battles ==

The Arado Ar 196 excels at destroying light ground targets, and with its twin MG FF armament it can head-on virtually any aircraft at the BR and win. Compound that with the fact that there are many inexperienced players at the BR who will head-on any target they meet, and it will be easy to accrue kills. However, the 196 loses energy very easily due to the 2 massive floats strapped to the bottom of the fuselage. The 196 usually goes out in a "blaze of glory" early on into the match, due to the playstyle revolving around killing ground targets.

=== Manual Engine Control ===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="7" | MEC elements
|-
! rowspan="2" | Mixer
! rowspan="2" | Pitch
! colspan="3" | Radiator
! rowspan="2" | Supercharger
! rowspan="2" | Turbocharger
|-
! Oil !! Water !! Type
|-
| Controllable || Controllable Not auto controlled || Controllable Not auto controlled || Controllable Not auto controlled || Separate || Not controllable 1 gear || Not controllable
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Powerful cannon armament
* Good MG for rear turret
* Can be very useful for capping points in Naval
* Good cockpit visibility
* Very good low speed handling

'''Cons:'''

* Pontoons destroyed very easily, which contain the fuel tanks
* Low ammo count for cannon
* Slow, poor energy retention
* Low bomb load

== History ==

[[File:Ar 196 A-2.jpg|thumb|Arado Ar 196 taxiing at sea in 1940.]]
The Ar 196 was a German shipborne floatplane reconnaissance aircraft that equipped the majority of the Kriegsmarine's ships during the Second World War. Designed as a replacement to the obsolete He 60, the Ar 196 started entering service in the late 1930s to equip German capital ships such as ships of the Deutschland, Scharnhorst and Bismarck classes. The planes saw their first service in late 1939 as scouts for the pocket battleship [[Admiral Graf Spee|Graf Spee]], and later distinguished themselves by capturing the British submarine HMS Seal. Many Ar 196 floatplanes were captured by Allied forces, and several aircraft survive in museums to this day.<ref name=":0">National Air and Space Museum (2020)</ref>

=== Design and development ===
In the early 1930s, the primary German floatplane fighter was the Heinkel He 60, an underpowered biplane design that soon became obsolete. Thus, the Air Ministry (RLM) decided to pursue the development of a new naval floatplane fighter. Heinkel submitted the He 114, a sesquiplane, while several other firms submitted similar biplanes designs. However, the Arado firm decided to create an unconventional monoplane design, which proved to have significantly better performance than its competitors.<ref name=":0" /> Thus, four prototypes were ordered; more conservative elements of the RLM decided to order the Focke-Wulf designed Fw 62, a more conventional biplane, but the order was cancelled when the Ar 196 proved to be well adapted for its role.<ref name=":0" />

The Ar 196 was of monoplane construction, and featured a BMW engine producing just under 1,000 hp. It was flown by a crew of two - a pilot and a navigator, who doubled as the rear gunner. Armament consisted of a formidable two 20 mm MG/FF cannons and a single 7.92 mm machine gun firing forward, and a single 7.92 mm machine gun on a flexible mounting in the rear cockpit. The first pre-production Ar 196 model was delivered in late 1938, and following shakedown tests, the first production aircraft were delivered in June of 1939.<ref name=":0" />

=== Operational History ===
The Ar 196 first saw battle service in late 1939, when two Ar 196s were loaded aboard the pocket battleship Graf Spee. They served as the medium range reconnaissance aircraft and were responsible for locating the majority of the Spee's victims. Another notable action took place in mid-1940, when land-based Arado 196s captured a British submarine, the HMS Seal.<ref name=":0" /> After the Seal struck one of its own mines during a minelaying operation, patrolling Ar 196s managed to damage the submarine by bombs and gunfire to prevent her from submerging. An Arado landed beside the submarine, whose commander decided to surrender.<ref name=":0" />

Production of the Ar 196 was slow, having been shifted between multiple aircraft producers. Nevertheless, the Ar 196 served as the main catapult floatplane for Kriegsmarine capital ships until the end of the war. Production had been terminated in 1944 due to the relative obsolescence of the Ar 196 against the modern allied fighters it frequently encountered over the German coast.<ref name=":0" /> Several Ar 196s survived the war, including two floatplanes confiscated with the German heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen. Two Ar 196s survive, one at a Bulgarian museum and the other in storage at the National Air and Space Museum in the United States.<ref name=":0" />

== Media ==


;Skins

* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=arado-196a-3 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]

;Images
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Image:GarageImage Ar 196 A-3 (S.U.M.M.E.R).jpg|Bulgarian Camouflage (S.U.M.M.E.R Reward Skin)
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== See also ==


;Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era

* Vought [[OS2U-1]] ''Kingfisher''
* Vought [[OS2U-3]] ''Kingfisher''
* Mitsubishi [[F1M2]]

== External links ==


*[[wt:en/news/6809/current|[Development] Operation S.U.M.M.E.R. Ar 196 A-3]]

=== References ===

;Citations
<references />

;Bibliography

* National Air and Space Museum. (2020). Arado Ar 196 A-5. Retrieved November 23, 2020, from <nowiki>https://airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/arado-ar-196-a-5/nasm_A19610128000</nowiki>

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