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2019-06-22T00:48:22Z

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2019-06-22T00:47:34Z

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R-41

2019-06-22T00:44:46Z

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{{Specs-Card|code=germ_rboot_r41}}

== Description ==

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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German minesweeper {{Battle-rating|1}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.79 "Project X"]] as part of the fleet closed beta test.

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armor ===
The R-41 is mostly wooden. Both the superstructure and hull are wooden. The wooden construction of the R-41 means fire is a tangible threat, and the hull will not absorb so much damage. There is no armor on the ship beyond its basic construction. However, the internal components of the R-41 are spaced out, meaning a good volley/ burst will not completely incapacitate the ship. The R-41 has a crew of 34, which affords some damage survivability.

=== Mobility ===
The R-41 is slow. At a mere 48.7 KPH (30.3 MPH) at its quickest, it is not going to be the first ship into the fray. The turning radius is decent, but it will not complete a loop quickly.

== 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.''

=== 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 ===
''Summarize 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 - they have a substitution in the form of softer "inadequate", "effective".''

'''Pros:'''

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'''Cons:'''

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== 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 minesweepers}}

S-38b

2019-06-21T21:55:53Z

U53809757: Filled out article, removed some "scaffolding."

{{Specs-Card|code=germ_s38b}}

== Description ==

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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German motor 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 ===
The S-38b is ''nearly'' identical to the [[S-38]] in terms of survivability. The S-38b has the same hull construction and composition, yet the bridge is constructed of 10mm thick anti-fragmentation armor. This means the bridge is more resilient to damage on the S-38b than S-38.

=== Mobility ===
The S-38b is also ''nearly'' identical to the [[S-38]] in terms of mobility. It too is quick and agile. The difference is that the S-38b is slightly quicker forwards at 106 KPH (66 MPH).

== Armament ==
=== Primary armament ===
''Main articles'': [[MG C/30L (20 mm)]], [[MG C/38 (20 mm)]].

The main weapons are identical to the [[S-38]], any gunnery lessons and practices learned from the S-38 are immediately applicable to the S-38b.

=== Secondary armament ===
''Main article: [[MG 34 (7.92 mm)]].''

The main difference between the S-38 and the S-38b is the presence of MG 34 machineguns. These machineguns are more suited towards firing upon aircraft instead of ships; citing their meager caliber. The machineguns are mounted behind the bridge, and are initially aimed upwards. The location of these machineguns allow them to fire on either side of the ship, and fire upon aircraft.

=== Torpedo armament ===
''Main article: [[G7a]]''

The S-38b has the same torpedo and torpedo mounting as the [[S-38|S-38.]] This means all lessons, usages, and applications the S-38's torpedoes are directly applicable to the S-38b.

=== Special armament ===
''Main article: [[WBD depth charge]]''

The S-38b has the same special weapons loadouts as the S-38, including smokescreens, and depth charges.

== Usage in battles ==
The S-38b should be used exactly as the [[S-38]] is used. Though the S-38b has better anti-air coverage then the S-38, it should not be depended upon.

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

* Very close to the S-38, one could go from the S-38 to the S-38b with no special learning required.
* Main cannons are the same as the ones found on the S-38.
* Better armor then the armor found on the S-38.
* Quicker, while maintaining the same handling characteristics.
* Same BR as the S-38, meaning one can have the S-38 and S-38b in the same lineup.
* Still inexpensive to operate.

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'''Cons:'''

* Most flaws from the S-38 are maintained in the S-38b.
* Even with additional MG 34s, anti-air coverage is minimal.

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== 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}}

S-38

2019-06-21T03:53:47Z

U53809757: Filled multiple sections, removed guideline text.

{{Specs-Card|code=germ_s38}}

== Description ==

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

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armor ===
The S-38 is a wooden-hulled vessel with a steel superstructure. The S-38 offers little resistance to damage as a result of its construction. The S-38 has a crew of 31, which means the S-38 can absorb reasonable amounts of damage when fired upon. Fire is a tangible threat on the S-38 because of its wooden hull. Due to the long construction of the ship, the crew is fairly spaced out. However, it is worth mentioning the S-38's bridge and radio station are in close proximity, meaning if one is damaged, it is likely the other will be damaged soon after.

Ammunition storage is near the main guns. The ammo racks are fairly large targets and, due to the limited protection offered by the hull, can easily be hit. The ammo is also near the ship's fuel tanks and radio room, meaning if an enemy vessel is firing upon either, they could easily strike the ammo racks.

=== Mobility ===
The S-38 is a quick boat, capable of achieving roughly 101 KPH (63 MPH) forwards in arcade, and 33 KPH (21 MPH) in reverse. The vessel's acceleration is good, and the S-38 has a tight turning radius. Due to the balanced distribution of the ship, it will not roll too far when turning. The boat has a shallow draft that makes fighting in shallow waters and littorals possible.

It is fair to say the ship is capable of getting itself into and out of combat quickly.

== Armament ==
=== Primary armament ===
''Main articles: [[MG C/30L (20 mm)]]'', [[MG C/38 (20 mm)]].

The S-38 carries two 20mm automatic cannons. The S-38's weapons are, in proper hands, effective against enemy boats and aircraft. They have small magazines of 40 and 20 rounds respectively. The rearward cannon will run out of ammunition when the frontal cannon is half way through its magazine. Overheating is not a concern with these cannons; they do not overheat. Being small cannons, the S-38's 20mms traverse quickly, and offer decent angles of fire.

When upgraded, the S-38's 20mm cannons are noteworthy. They should not be used beyond ranges of .8 Km (.5 Mi).

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

=== Torpedo armament ===
''Main article: [[G7a]].''

The S-38 carries two G7a torpedoes, which are launched from tubes that are integrated into the front of the hull. The tubes are mounted at very shallow angles. The torpedoes are better used on slow targets, or at extreme ranges. These torpedoes have a slight blind spot in the front of the ship, but this blind spot is often negligible.

The G7a has a range of roughly 6 Km (3.73 Mi) and travel at a speed of 82 KPH (51 MPH) when stock. The upgraded torpedo travels slower at 56 KPH (35 MPH), yet travel up to 14 Km (8.7 Mi). The G7a is packed with the equivalent of 358.4 Kg TNT (790.1 Lb. TNT), and strike at the waterline, meaning the torpedo will deal fatal damage to most maritime targets.

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

=== Special armament ===
The S-38 can carry 6 WBD depth charges, which carry 130 Kg TNT (286 Lb. TNT) of explosive power. When used skillfully, these charges can be used to deal away with pursuers, or destroy inattentive enemies.

== Usage in battles ==
In arcade battles, the S-38 is often used for rushing capture points. This is one use for the boat. The S-38 can be used to deliver surprise attacks, and deal away with targets behind enemy lines; the vessel is quick enough to speed past enemies and take "long ways" around enemy vessels. Using the S-38 in frontal, or even close, combat is not advisable. Though the main cannons traverse quickly and deal notable damage, the hull is too fragile to support sustained frontal engagements. It is also not advisable to engage more than one target at once. The S-38's cannons are not suited for fighting in numerical inferiority. Either chose lone targets, or operate in larger groups.

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

* Very mobile.
* Cannons offer effective stopping power for single target engagements.
* Torpedoes are very viable in combat, as they are mounted conveniently and deal significant damage.
* Inexpensive to operate.
* Good crew size of 31.

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'''Cons:'''

* Hull offers minimal protection.
* Key components are close together (ammo is near engines, radio room is near the bridge).
* Cannons have limited capacity per magazine.
* Does not do well in numerical inferiority.
* No anti-air cover beyond the main cannons.

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== History ==

The S-38 was developed and built by the German Lürssen Werft in 1938/1939. In total, 8 units of the standard S-38 were built, followed by 16 units of the improved -B variant (see [[S-38b]]). Its main use was to protect German convoys in the Baltic Sea as well as attacking Soviet ships. The S-38's plans were later used for the development of the ''Silbermöwe class'' in 1952.

== 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}}