{{Specs-Card|code=uk_mtb_1series}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a reserve Rank {{Specs|rank}} British motor torpedo boat {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.83 "Masters of the Sea"]] as part of the British fleet closed beta test.

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

[[File:X-RayImage StarboardView MTB-1 1 series.png|thumb|Profile shot of the MTB-1. The engines are located in the aft with ammunition storage at the bow.]]

The MTB-1 has no armour at all, so the motor torpedo boat (MTB) can't take too may hits. MTB-1 has 11 crew members, which is quite numerous compared to the German and Soviet MTB's. In terms of survivability, it is best to keep moving due to the absence of armour on the boat.

=== Mobility ===

Maximum forward speed has a potential to reach 86 km/h in ~10 seconds with reverse speeds reaching 43 km/h.

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

{{main|Lewis (7.7 mm)}}

The MTB-1 has decent armament for a MTB. There are two turrets, one at the front and one at the stern, both turrets have four 7.72 mm Lewis machine guns. Due to the high firing rate, you can destroy any MBT and most larger ships like the Soviet [[OD-200]] and the German [[R-boot R-41|R-boat]]. It is quite easy to run out of ammo, and the Lewis machine guns are also slow to reload taking about 16.7 seconds leaving it vulnerable to attack. Available ammunition belts to research are the armour piercing (AP) and armour piercing incendiary (API).

=== Torpedo armament ===

The MBT-1 has two forward-pointing 18-inch Mk.XII Torpedoes with a range of 3.2 km at a speed of 69 km/h. With the Torpedo Mode module installed the range is reduced to 1.37 km with speeds reaching 74 km/h. As both torpedoes are forward-facing, side-by-side they are accurate and easy to aim.

The torpedoes are launched out of rearward-facing torpedo tubes on the back of the craft (the torpedoes themselves face forwards). This makes them slightly slower to launch than forward-facing torpedo tubes, as the torpedoes enter the water behind the boat and then must overtake it.

=== Special armament ===

[[File:DepthCharge OrderOfUse MTB-1 1 series.png|thumb|Overhead shot with depth charges numbered from 1 to 4 showing which order they are dropped in.]]
The MBT-1 can be equipped with four Mk.VII depth charges with an explosive mass of 130kg each.

== Usage in battles ==

As with any MTB, it is best to keep moving due to the boat having no armour. A few hits from an enemy MTB or ship will easily destroy you. When facing ships such as the Soviet OD-200, it's best not to get to close since they have a powerful cannon. Despite having eight Lewis machine guns, destroying enemy vessels can be difficult due to the lower calibre compared to other MTBs like the Browning .50 Cal or the DShK 12.7mm guns. This results in a shorter range and less damage output especially at longer ranges which is further exacerbated by long reload times.

As such, the MTB-1 fares best in a support role, backing up bigger, allied ships. It can rely on them to distract the enemy whilst the MTB-1 can move in a little closer to deploy its torpedoes whilst compensating the Lewis machine gun's lower calibre and range (preferably within 1 kilometre) with its high rate of fire with both of the turrets placed in the stern and aft of the ship allowing to engage both turrets reliably. Because of its turret placement, the MTB-1 can also be used as close anti-air support as the lower calibre is still rather effective on planes, especially with its HEI rounds.

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Two turrets of quad-mounted Lewis guns
* Armament has a high rate of fire
* Fast and with good mobility
* Very good for destroying rank I aircraft
* Good speed

'''Cons:'''

* No armour, can be easily destroyed
* Fire is your worst enemy, easily burns, hard to extinguish
* Small calibre armament means lots of ammo may have to be expended to eliminate an enemy
* Long reload times
* Rear turret will sometimes fire even it is not on the target

== History ==

The MTB-1 1 series is a British Power Boat Company 60 ft Motor Torpedo Boat (MTB). The 60 ft MTB was a designed by British Power Boats in 1935. It was developed from the 64 ft Ocean Rescue Launch which the company was making for the RAF at the time, the rescue boat was shortened to 60 ft in length and a series of changes were made to make the design better suited for use as a torpedo boat.

The Navy placed an order for 18 60 ft MTB in 1936, and in 1936 the first flotilla of six boats left the British Power Boat Company factory at Hythe (southeast coast of Britain) under their own power to serve with the Royal Navy in Malta. The 60 ft MTBs in Royal Navy service were designated MTB 01 to MTB 12 and MTB 14 to MTB 19.

== Media ==
''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, 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 ==
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MTB Vosper

2019-10-10T17:06:53Z

U73721618: /* Pros and cons */

{{Specs-Card|code=uk_mtb_vosper_1series}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
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The '''{{specs|name}}''' is a rank {{specs|rank}} British motor torpedo boat {{Battle-rating|1}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.83 "Masters of the Sea"]] as part of the British fleet closed beta test.

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


Being constructed out of wood, the Vosper 1 has no armour and therefore must rely on manoeuvrability to survive. Areas to note is the engines located in the stern and the ammunition storage at the bow which makes it vulnerable to explosions. The crew consists of 10 men.
[[File:X-RayImage StarboardView Vosper1.png|thumb|none|Profile image of the Vosper 1 with x-ray enabled showing various internals. The engine bay lies in the stern with ammunition storage sitting under the bridge at the bow.]]

=== Mobility ===


As with any MTB the Vosper 1 is a fast craft being able to reach up to speeds at 64 km/h and then up to a further 104 km/h when fully upgraded. The time it takes to reach maximum speed of 104 km/h is 13.74 seconds and the time it takes to come to a complete halt is 15.49 seconds. Reverse speed goes up to 36 km/h once upgraded.

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


[[File:Vosper1 Centre CloseUpImage.png|thumb|x200px|right|Close shot of the Vosper 1 showing the turret placement. Note that the two turrets behind the bridge are offset to prevent obstructing from each another. This shot also shows the two angled torpedo tubes on the hull sides.]]
Like the MTB-1, the Vosper 1 carries the same primary armament of eight 7.72 Lewis guns. However the largest difference is that is divided among four separate turrets with two guns each. Two turrets sit at the bow and the other two at the centre of the vessel just behind the bridge. With more crew manning the guns reload time takes ~9.5 seconds. The guns ammunition capacity sits at 960 with 7760 in storage.

Being a light machine gun, the 7.7 calibre has relatively low range and power which is compensated by the amount of guns therefore it relies of volume of fire rather than stopping power. The general range that you should engage targets is within 1 km to maximise it's effectiveness and to avoid being out ranged by more powerful machine guns.

=== Torpedo armament ===


Torpedo armaments consists of two 533mm Mk.VIII torpedoes with a range of 4.57 km at speed of 84 km/h. Each torpedo sits at bulwarks and are angled slightly so captains would need to rely on manoeuvring to aim them at longer ranges.

== Usage in battles ==


Those who have piloted the MTB-1 should utilise the Vosper 1 in the same manner. Despite appearances the Vosper 1 is functionally similar with the only noteworthy differences in that the Vosper 1 has slightly faster torpedoes and shorter reload times for it's primary armaments. With no armour and high speed it is best suited to capturing points and ambushing larger ships with torpedoes or backing allied ships with smokescreen and anti-air cover as the low calibre of 7.72 Lewis guns is still effective on aircraft.

Captains should generally avoid engaging enemy crafts longer than 1.5 km as the 7.7 calibre of the Lewis guns can be out ranged by larger calibres like the American .50 Cal or Russian 12.7 mm. Therefore it is recommended to attack in ranges less than 1 km in order to take advantage of the volume of fire whilst still retaining penetrative power. The torpedoes are also quite fast with good range which is useful against larger, slow moving vessels at distance.

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Fast
* Four turrets give good fire coverage
* Torpedoes have long range with good speeds of 84 km/h
* Better reload time than the previous version

'''Cons:'''

* No armour
* Primary armaments of the 7.7 Lewis guns are rather ineffective at ranges longer than 1.5 km
* Lack of penetration even with the API-T belt

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

== See also ==


* [[Vosper 2 series]] - Sister ship with front pair of Lewis machine gun armaments replaced with a 20 mm autocannon and a 12.7 mm heavy machine gun.

== External links ==
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MTB-1(1)

2019-10-10T17:05:02Z

U73721618: /* Pros and cons */

{{Specs-Card|code=uk_mtb_1series}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a reserve Rank {{Specs|rank}} British motor torpedo boat {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.83 "Masters of the Sea"]] as part of the British fleet closed beta test.

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

[[File:X-RayImage StarboardView MTB-1 1 series.png|thumb|Profile shot of the MTB-1. The engines are located in the aft with ammunition storage at the bow.]]

The MTB-1 has no armour at all, so the motor torpedo boat (MTB) can't take too may hits. MTB-1 has 11 crew members, which is quite numerous compared to the German and Soviet MTB's. In terms of survivability, it is best to keep moving due to the absence of armour on the boat.

=== Mobility ===

Maximum forward speed has a potential to reach 86 km/h in ~10 seconds with reverse speeds reaching 43 km/h.

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

{{main|Lewis (7.7 mm)}}

The MTB-1 has decent armament for a MTB. There are two turrets, one at the front and one at the stern, both turrets have four 7.72 mm Lewis machine guns. Due to the high firing rate, you can destroy any MBT and most larger ships like the Soviet [[OD-200]] and the German [[R-boot R-41|R-boat]]. It is quite easy to run out of ammo, and the Lewis machine guns are also slow to reload taking about 16.7 seconds leaving it vulnerable to attack. Available ammunition belts to research are the armour piercing (AP) and armour piercing incendiary (API).

=== Torpedo armament ===

The MBT-1 has two forward pointing 18-inch Mk.XII Torpedoes with a range of 3.2 km at a speed of 69 km/h. With the Torpedo Mode module installed the range is reduced to 1.37 km with speeds reaching 74 km/h. As both torpedoes are forward facing, side-by-side they are accurate and easy to aim.

The torpedoes are launched out of rearward facing torpedo tubes on the back of the craft (the torpedoes themselves face forwards). This makes them slightly slower to launch than forward facing torpedo tubes, as the torpedoes enter the water behind the boat and then must overtake it.

=== Special armament ===

[[File:DepthCharge OrderOfUse MTB-1 1 series.png|thumb|Overhead shot with depth charges numbered from 1 to 4 showing which order they are dropped in.]]
The MBT-1 can be equipped with four Mk.VII depth charges with an explosive mass of 130kg each.

== Usage in battles ==

As with any MTB, it is best to keep moving due to the boat having no armour. A few hits from an enemy MTB or ship will easily destroy you. When facing ships such as the Soviet OD-200, it's best not to get to close since they have a powerful cannon. Despite having eight Lewis machine guns, destroying enemy vessels can be difficult due to the lower calibre compared to other MTBs like the Browning .50 Cal or the DShK 12.7mm guns. This results in a shorter range and less damage output especially at longer ranges which is further exacerbated by long reload times.

As such, the MTB-1 is fares best in a support role, backing up bigger, allied ships. It can rely on them to distract the enemy whilst the MTB-1 can move in a little closer to deploy its torpedoes whilst compensating the Lewis machine gun's lower calibre and range (preferably within 1 kilometre) with its high rate of fire with both of the turrets placed in the stern and aft of the ship allowing to engage both turrets reliably. Because of its turret placement the MTB-1 can also be used as a close anti-air support as the lower calibre is still rather effective on planes, especially with its HEI rounds.

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Two turrets of quad-mounted Lewis guns
* Armament has a high rate of fire
* Fast and with good mobility
* Very good for destroying tier I aircraft
* Good speed

'''Cons:'''

* No armour, can be easily destroyed
* Fire is your worst enemy
* Small calibre armament means lots of ammo may have to be expended to eliminate an enemy
* Long reload times
* Rear turret will sometimes fire even it isn't on the target

== History ==

The MTB-1 1 series is a British Power Boat Company 60 ft Motor Torpedo Boat (MTB). The 60 ft MTB was a designed by British Power Boats in 1935. It was developed from the 64 ft Ocean Rescue Launch which which the company was making for the RAF at the time, the rescue boat was shortened to 60 ft in length and a series of changes were made to make the design better suited for use as a torpedo boat.

The Navy placed an order for 18 60 ft MTB in 1936, and in 1936 the first flotilla of six boats left the British Power Boat Company factory at Hythe (southeast coast of Britain) under thier own power to serve with the Royal Navy in Malta. The 60 ft MTBs in Royal Navy service were designated MTB 01 to MTB 12 and MTB 14 to MTB 19.

== Media ==
''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, 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 the ship;''
* ''other literature.''

{{Britain boats}}