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Albatros

2019-08-27T19:21:18Z

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{{Specs-Card|code=germ_type143_albatros}}

== Description ==

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

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

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

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

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

''Broadly describe the ammunition available for the primary armament, and provide recommendations on how to use it and which ammunition to choose.''
{{main|OTO Breda Cannone da 76/62 (76 mm)}}

=== Torpedo armament ===

[[File:Type_143_firing_Seal_DM2A1_Torpedoes.png|500px|thumb|'''{{PAGENAME}}''' ''Albatros'' launching its two [[Seal DM2A1]] torpedoes. Note how they are facing to the rear.]]
{{main|Seal DM2A1}}

Armament consists of two [[Seal DM2A1]] torpedoes mounted in tubes on the aft deck. These torpedoes are lunched with their tails facing forward. Upon entering the water, they make a tight turn left until coming parallel with the launching ship's original course. They can only be aimed in a forward direction as the tubes are static.

== 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).''

=== '''Realistic Battles''' ===
In realistic naval battles, the Type 143 Albatros is a mixed bag. Its high speed makes it great for rushing in to secure capture points and strategic positions at the start of the round. However, the ship lacks in the department of armour, and with only 2 main guns, it can get overwhelmed by enemies easily. This ship is best used in a supporting role where its awesome 76mm OTO Melara cannons can shred enemy ships while also benefiting from the extra firepower and protection of friendly craft. In a situation where a player finds themselves alone in the Type 143, it's best to use your speed to head toward friendly forces. It can be good in a one on one situation, but as soon as another enemy vessel arrives, the Albatros finds itself at a disadvantage. Torpedoes should be used in rush tactics against larger ships, however, it's again advised to do so with support from other vessels. One round from a Destroyer or Cruiser can badly cripple or even kill the Albatros.

=== Pros and cons ===

[[File:Type_143_firing_its_76mm_cannons.png|500px|thumb|'''{{PAGENAME}}''' ''Albatros'' firing its main 76 mm OTO Melara cannons.]]
'''Pros:'''

* Good speed to get into great positions before the enemy
* Fast firing 76 mm main armaments that can give even destroyers a run for their money
* Guns are stable at high speeds
* Variable time fuse shells paired with the great guns makes dealing with aircraft easy

'''Cons:'''

* Lightly armoured
* Small crew size
* Small size means compartments and modules are packed rather tight
* Torpedo tubes are static
* Only two main guns and no secondary armament

== 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}}

Albatros

2019-08-27T19:14:13Z

U8807938: /* Media */ Added some images. Hope this helps!

{{Specs-Card|code=germ_type143_albatros}}

== Description ==

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

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

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

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

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

''Broadly describe the ammunition available for the primary armament, and provide recommendations on how to use it and which ammunition to choose.''
{{main|OTO Breda Cannone da 76/62 (76 mm)}}

=== Torpedo armament ===

[[File:Type_143_firing_Seal_DM2A1_Torpedoes.png|500px|thumb|'''{{PAGENAME}}''' ''Albatros'' launching its two [[Seal DM2A1]] torpedoes. Note how they are facing to the rear.]]
{{main|Seal DM2A1}}

Armament consists of two [[Seal DM2A1]] torpedoes mounted in tubes on the aft deck. These torpedoes are lunched with their tails facing forward. Upon entering the water, they make a tight turn left until coming parallel with the launching ship's original course. They can only be aimed in a forward direction as the tubes are static.

== 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).''

=== '''Realistic Battles''' ===
In realistic naval battles, the Type 143 Albatros is a mixed bag. Its high speed makes it great for rushing in to secure capture points and strategic positions at the start of the round. However, the ship lacks in the department of armour, and with only 2 main guns, it can get overwhelmed by enemies easily. This ship is best used in a supporting role where its awesome 76mm OTO Melara cannons can shred enemy ships while also benefiting from the extra firepower and protection of friendly craft. In a situation where a player finds themselves alone in the Type 143, it's best to use your speed to head toward friendly forces. It can be good in a one on one situation, but as soon as another enemy vessel arrives, the Albatros finds itself at a disadvantage. Torpedoes should be used in rush tactics against larger ships, however, it's again advised to do so with support from other vessels. One round from a Destroyer or Cruiser can badly cripple or even kill the Albatros.

=== Pros and cons ===

[[File:Type_143_firing_its_76mm_cannons.png|500px|thumb|'''{{PAGENAME}}''' ''Albatros'' firing its ain 76 mm OTO Melara cannons.]]
'''Pros:'''

* Good speed to get into great positions before the enemy
* Fast firing 76 mm main armaments that can give even destroyers a run for their money
* Guns are stable at high speeds
* Variable time fuse shells paired with the great guns makes dealing with aircraft easy

'''Cons:'''

* Lightly armoured
* Small crew size
* Small size means compartments and modules are packed rather tight
* Torpedo tubes are static
* Only two main guns and no secondary armament

== 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 ==
[[File:Type 143 view from aft deck.png|none|thumb|Type 143 view from aft deck]]
[[File:Type 143 aft deck torpedo launchers and cannon.png|none|thumb|Type 143 aft deck torpedo launchers and cannon]]
[[File:Type 143 with EXOCET missile launchers.png|none|thumb|Type 143 mid ship non-functional MM-38 EXOCET missile launchers]]
[[File:War Thunder Screenshot 2019.08.18 - 20.02.06.24.png|none|thumb|Type 143 Dual Purpose OTO Melara 76mm Guns]]
[[File:War Thunder Screenshot 2019.08.18 - 19.50.25.67.png|none|thumb|Type 143 Albatros Side View]]
[[File:War Thunder Screenshot 2019.08.18 - 20.03.44.05.png|none|thumb|Type 143 Bow mounted OTO Melara]]
[[File:War Thunder Screenshot 2019.08.18 - 20.11.46.35.png|none|thumb|Type 143 Albatros turning at high speed]]

== 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}}

File:Type 143 turning at speed.png

2019-08-27T19:13:52Z

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Type 143 Albatros turning at high speed

File:Type 143 bow mounted OTO Melara.png

2019-08-27T19:12:44Z

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Type 143 Bow mounted OTO Melara

File:Type 143 side view.png

2019-08-27T19:11:55Z

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Type 143 Albatros Side View

File:Type 143 dual 76 mm cannons firing.png

2019-08-27T19:11:11Z

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Type 143 Dual Purpose OTO Melara 76mm Guns

Albatros

2019-08-19T01:55:52Z

U8807938: /* Pros and cons */ /* Torpedo Armament */ /* Realistic Battles */ Added a bit of information. I plan to add more as I get more info.

{{Specs-Card|code=germ_type143_albatros}}

== Description ==

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

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

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

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

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

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

=== Torpedo armament ===
[[File:War Thunder Screenshot 2019.08.18 - 20.08.17.77.png|thumb|Type 143 Albatros launching its two [[Seal DM2A1]] torpedoes. Note how they are facing to the rear.]]
Armament consists of 2 [[Seal DM2A1]] torpedoes mounted in tubes on the aft deck. These torpedoes are lunched with their tails facing forward. Upon entering the water, they make a tight turn left until coming parallel with the launching ship's original course. They can only be aimed in a forward direction as the tubes are static.

== 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).''

=== '''Realistic Battles''' ===
In realistic naval battles, the Type 143 Albatros is a mixed bag. Its high speed makes it great for rushing in to secure capture points and strategic positions at the start of the round. However, the ship lacks in the department of armor, and with only 2 main guns, it can get overwhelmed by enemies easily. This ship is best used in a supporting role where its awesome 76mm OTO Melara cannons can shred enemy ships while also benefiting from the extra firepower and protection of friendly craft. In a situation where a player finds themselves alone in the Type 143, it's best to use your speed to head toward friendly forces. It can be good in a one on one situation, but as soon as another enemy vessel arrives, the Albatros finds itself at a disadvantage. Torpedoes should be use in rush tactics against larger ships, however, it's again advised to do so with support from other vessels. One round from a Destroyer or Cruiser can badly cripple or even kill the Albatros.

=== Pros and cons ===
[[File:War Thunder Screenshot 2019.08.18 - 20.13.17.66.png|thumb|Type 143 ALbatros firing its ain 76mm OTO Melara cannons]]
'''Pros:'''

* Good Speed to get into great positions before the enemy
* Fast firing 76mm main armaments that can give even destroyers a run for their money
* Guns are stable at high speeds
* Variable Time Fuse shells paired with the great guns makes dealing with aircraft easy

*

'''Cons:'''

* Lightly armored
* Small crew size
* Small size means compartments and modules are packed rather tight
* Torpedo tubes are static
* Only 2 main guns and no secondary armament

*

== 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}}

File:Type 143 firing Seal DM2A1 Torpedoes.png

2019-08-19T01:53:37Z

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Type 143 Albatros firing its 2 DM2A1 SEAL torpedoes

File:Type 143 firing its 76mm cannons.png

2019-08-19T01:51:42Z

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Type 143 Albatros firing its main 76mm OTO Melara cannons

Seal DM2A1 (533 mm)

2019-08-19T01:27:57Z

U8807938: /* Media */ Added a photo since none existed on this page.

== Description ==

Wire-guided anti-ship torpedo. Has passive homing capability. When launched by surface ships, these torpedoes are fired back over the stern with the tail facing forward.<ref name="WTGER" />

=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===


* {{Specs-Link|germ_type143_albatros}}

== General info ==

{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="2" | General charactistics of {{PAGENAME}}<ref name="WTGER" />
|-
|Date of Design
|1967
|-
|Date in Service
|1969
|-
|Weight
|1,370 kg (3,020 lbs)
|-
|Overall Length
|6.550 m (257.9 in)
|-
|Explosive Charge
|250 kg (551 lbs)
|-
|Range / Speed
|20,000 m (22,000 yards) / 33 knots
Also has a lower speed setting for increased range
|-
|Power Supply
|Silver-zinc battery
|}

=== Effective damage ===
''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of bomb (high explosive, splash damage, etc)''

=== Comparison with analogues ===
''Give a comparative description of bombs that have firepower equal to these type of weapons.''

== Usage in battles ==

Primarily used to combat enemy craft. Due to its unique launch style, it is possible to hit an enemy extremely close off the starboard-aft of the Type 143 "Albatros". This is extremely risky, however, due to how close in proximity both ships must be.

=== Pros and cons ===
''Summarize and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.''

'''Pros:'''

*

'''Cons:'''

*

== History ==
''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of this weapon. 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/(weapon-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 ==
[[File:War Thunder Screenshot 2019.08.18 - 20.08.02.36.png|left|frameless]]

== 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 article about the variant of the cannon/machine gun;''
* ''references to approximate analogues by 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 weapon;''
* ''other literature.''

==References==
<references>
<ref name="WTGER">NavWeps Website - [http://navweaps.com/Weapons/WTGER_PostWWII.php Naval Weapons - Post WWII Torpedoes of Germany]</ref>
</references>

{{Torpedoes}}

[[Category:Naval special armaments]]

File:Seal DM2A1 Torpedoes launched from Type 143.png

2019-08-19T01:26:37Z

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2 DM2A1 SEAL torpedoes being launched from the Type 143 Albatros

File:Type 143 with EXOCET missile launchers.png

2019-08-19T01:23:24Z

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Mid Mounted MM83 Exocet Anti-Ship Missile Launchers

File:Type 143 aft deck torpedo launchers and cannon.png

2019-08-19T01:19:58Z

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Aft Mounted DM2A1 Seal Torpedo Tubes on the Type 143 "Albatros"

File:Type 143 view from aft deck.png

2019-08-19T01:18:09Z

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Aft Oto Melara 76mm on the Type 143 "Albatros"

Albatros

2019-08-17T16:52:05Z

U8807938: /* Media */ Added a photo of the actual ship

Seal DM2A1 (533 mm)

2019-08-17T16:45:19Z

U8807938: /* Description */ Added some basic information from http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WTGER_PostWWII.php . It may not be much, but it's enough to get this wiki started. If I find out anything more, I will gladly add to this page!

== Description ==
Wire-guided anti-ship torpedo. Has passive homing capability. When launched by surface ships, these torpedoes are fired back over the stern with the tail facing forward. <ref name=":0">http://navweaps.com/Weapons/WTGER_PostWWII.php</ref>

=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===


* {{Specs-Link|germ_type143_albatros}}

== General info ==
{| class="wikitable"
!
!
|-
|Date of Design
|1967
|-
|Date in Service
|1969
|-
|Weight
|1,370 kg (3,020 lbs)
|-
|Overall Length
|6.550 m (257.9 in)
|-
|Explosive Charge
|250 kg (551 lbs)
|-
|Range / Speed
|20,000 m (22,000 yards) / 33 knots
Also has a lower speed setting for increased range
|-
|Power Supply
|Silver-zinc battery
|}
(Table information from navweaps.com)<ref name=":0" />

=== Effective damage ===
''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of bomb (high explosive, splash damage, etc)''

=== Comparison with analogues ===
''Give a comparative description of bombs that have firepower equal to these type of weapons.''

== Usage in battles ==
Primarily used to combat enemy craft. Due to its unique launch style, it is possible to hit an enemy extremely close off the starboard-aft of the Type 143 "Albatros". This is extremely risky, however, due to how close in proximity both ships must be.

=== Pros and cons ===
''Summarize and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.''

'''Pros:'''

*

'''Cons:'''

*

== History ==
''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of this weapon. 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/(weapon-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 would be a video guide, 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 article about the variant of the cannon/machine gun;''
* ''references to approximate analogues by 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 weapon;''
* ''other literature.''

{{Torpedoes}}

[[Category:Naval special armaments]]