MPK Pr.201K - Revision history

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 == Description ==
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-The '''MPK Pr.201K''' is a successor of the [[MPK Pr.122bis]]. Although it was built in large numbers, it did not satisfy the sailors due to its maximum speed, which was insufficient to intercept post-war submarines. It was later replaced by the MPK Pr.204 in the 1960s. However, the MPK Pr.210 remained in service with the Border Guards until 1991.
+The '''MPK Pr.201K''' is a successor of the [[MPK Pr.122bis]]. Although it was built in large numbers, it did not satisfy the sailors due to its maximum speed, which was insufficient to intercept post-war submarines. It was later replaced by the [[MPK Pr.204]] in the 1960s. However, the MPK Pr.201 remained in service with the Border Guards until 1991.
 This vessel was introduced during the [[Update "Winged Lions"]] as a reward for the [[wt:en/news/7469-event-operation-w-i-n-t-e-r-en|2021 Operation W.I.N.T.E.R.]] event. In the game, it acts as firepower support for small boats and PT Boats. With its twin 25 mm autocannons and 45 mm autocannon, it can easily destroy lightly armoured targets. The ship is also capable of carrying coastal mines, allowing it to effectively block certain key areas.

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 == Description ==
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-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a gift rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet sub-chaser {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during [[Update "Winged Lions"]] as a reward for the [[wt:en/news/7469-event-operation-w-i-n-t-e-r-en|2021 Operation W.I.N.T.E.R.]] event.
+The '''MPK Pr.201K''' is a successor of the [[MPK Pr.122bis]]. Although it was built in large numbers, it did not satisfy the sailors due to its maximum speed, which was insufficient to intercept post-war submarines. It was later replaced by the MPK Pr.204 in the 1960s. However, the MPK Pr.210 remained in service with the Border Guards until 1991.
 == General info ==

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 == Usage in battles ==
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-Being a sub-chaser in War Thunder can be hit or miss due to the absence of submarines in the game. However, this boat's impressive armament offers the opportunity to adapt its role as a Boat Hunter. With its 45 mm autocannon and twin 25 mm autocannons, it's well-equipped to dismantle enemy PT boats and other lightly armored vessels. The Coastal Mines are valuable for obstructing enemy movement into key areas, strategically placed where enemy vessels are expected to pass. The Depth Charges are suitable for engaging enemy destroyers, although their effectiveness hinges on hitting the target, which can be challenging due to aiming difficulties and limited launch range.
 Given its lack of armor, it's advisable not to immediately rush to the frontline. Instead, attempt a flanking approach to catch enemy boats off guard, enabling you to use your autocannons effectively from their sides. Your 45 mm and twin 25 mm armament can swiftly neutralize opponents. Be cautious not to expose the front of your hull, as it houses your ammunition.
 === Pros and cons ===
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+<!-- ''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".'' -->
 * Impressive cannon firepower capable of obliterating enemy boats and other lightly armored vessels
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 * Coastal mines can effectively obstruct enemy pathways to key areas
 * Can perform anti-aircraft duties when enemy aircraft are approaching
 '''Cons:'''
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 * Both autocannons can only be fired sideways
 * The utilization of depth charges presents significant difficulty
 == History ==
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 After World War II, the [[MPK Pr.122bis|Pr.122]] continued to serve in the role of a sub-chaser. However, over time, complaints arose that the vessel was too sluggish and heavy for this duty, no longer effectively fulfilling its role in detecting and intercepting post-war submarines. In response to these concerns, the development of a new sub-chaser began in 1947. Numerous designs were submitted, and only a handful were selected, most of which were lighter and faster than their predecessor.
 In 1955, the first two prototypes, named the Pr.201, were constructed. Initially, these prototypes were equipped with a 45 mm SM-21-ZIF cannon at the front and two 25 mm 2M-3 cannons at the rear. To counter submarines, they were outfitted with a quantity of BM-1 depth charges.
-However, during trials, certain flaws with the vessel became evident. One issue was structural instability caused by the unbalanced weight distribution, making the hull susceptible to snapping during rough waves. To address this, the 45mm SM-21-ZIF cannon was repositioned to the back, leaving only one 25mm 2M-3 cannon at the front. Subsequent developments involved replacing the five M-50 engines with three 37D diesel engines, equipping the front of the vessel with four RBU-1200 rocket-propelled depth charges instead of the traditional BM-1 depth charges, and adding the capability to carry YAM-43 coastal mines. This evolved version was designated the Pr.201 modification K, or the Pr.201K.
+However, during trials, certain flaws with the vessel became evident. One issue was structural instability caused by the unbalanced weight distribution, making the hull susceptible to snapping during rough waves. To address this, the 45 mm SM-21-ZIF cannon was repositioned to the back, leaving only one 25 mm 2M-3 cannon at the front. Subsequent developments involved replacing the five M-50 engines with three 37D diesel engines, equipping the front of the vessel with four RBU-1200 rocket-propelled depth charges instead of the traditional BM-1 depth charges, and adding the capability to carry YAM-43 coastal mines. This evolved version was designated the Pr.201 modification K, or the Pr.201K.
 A total of ten Pr.201K vessels were produced between 1957 and 1958. Recognizing that the autocannon wasn't as crucial for anti-submarine tasks, the navy replaced the 45 mm autocannon with another 25 mm 2M-3 autocannon. This modification rendered the vessel slightly lighter and faster, leading to its designation as the [[MPK Pr.201M|Pr.201M]].

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 {{main|RBU-1200|YAM-43 mine}}
-''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.''
+The MPK Pr.201K is equipped with 60 RBU-1200 rocket-propelled depth charges, each containing a warhead with a 32 kg of explosive material. These can be launched in a salvo of 20 depth charges, effectively targeting enemy boats or even larger vessels like destroyers. However, it's important to note that the launcher lacks horizontal guidance, necessitating adjustment of the boat's hull to aim the launcher accurately. Additionally, the limited range of approximately 1km makes it challenging to hit enemy vessels successfully.
 == Usage in battles ==
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-''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).''
+Being a sub-chaser in War Thunder can be hit or miss due to the absence of submarines in the game. However, this boat's impressive armament offers the opportunity to adapt its role as a Boat Hunter. With its 45 mm autocannon and twin 25 mm autocannons, it's well-equipped to dismantle enemy PT boats and other lightly armored vessels. The Coastal Mines are valuable for obstructing enemy movement into key areas, strategically placed where enemy vessels are expected to pass. The Depth Charges are suitable for engaging enemy destroyers, although their effectiveness hinges on hitting the target, which can be challenging due to aiming difficulties and limited launch range.
 === 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".'' -->
+<!-- ''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:'''
-'''Pros:'''
+* Impressive cannon firepower capable of obliterating enemy boats and other lightly armored vessels
+*
 '''Cons:'''
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 == History ==
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-''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).''
+After World War II, the [[MPK Pr.122bis|Pr.122]] continued to serve in the role of a sub-chaser. However, over time, complaints arose that the vessel was too sluggish and heavy for this duty, no longer effectively fulfilling its role in detecting and intercepting post-war submarines. In response to these concerns, the development of a new sub-chaser began in 1947. Numerous designs were submitted, and only a handful were selected, most of which were lighter and faster than their predecessor.
 == Media ==

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 {{Specs-Fleet-Armour}}
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-''The MPK Pr.201K virtually has no armour, only protected by steel on the hull and superstructure. The only armour it has located on her 2 x 25 mm turret. It can withstand any small arms and some heavy machine gun fire, but you are vurnelable to autocannon fire. With only 29 crew, it's surprisingly survivable. Just be carefull with your front hull because all of it's ammo are located in front of the ship's hull. Try to hide your front hull if you can or you will be destroyed instantly.''
+The MPK Pr.201K virtually has no armour, only protected by steel on the hull and the superstructure. The only armour it has located on her 2 x 25 mm turret. It can withstand any small arms and some heavy machine gun fire, but it is are vulnerable to autocannon fire. With only 29 crew, it's surprisingly survivable. Be careful with the front hull because all of the ammo is located at the front of the ship's hull. Hide the front hull or you will be destroyed instantly.
 === Mobility ===
 {{Specs-Fleet-Mobility}}
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-''For a Sub-chaser, MPK Pr.201K is somewhat quick. With 52 kph forward and 20 kph reverse in RB and SB, you can flank and go behind cover to suprise other boats and sometimes some unaware PT boat with your rapid firing twin 25mm and 45mm autocannon.''
+For a sub-chaser, the MPK Pr.201K is somewhat quick. With 52 km/h forward and 20 km/h in reverse (RB/SB), you can flank and go behind cover to surprise other boats and sometimes some unaware PT boat with the rapid-firing twin 25 mm and 45 mm autocannons.
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 {{main|45 mm/89 SM-21-ZIF (45 mm)}}
-''The 45mm/89 SM-21-ZIF is a powerful naval autocannon. With it's fast firing high velocity cannon and somewhat less prone to overheating it can shred PT boad and lighty armored ship pretty quickly. Keep in mind that it only have one type of ammo selection and doesn't have AP round, make it harder to fight heavier target like armored gun boat and destroyer. And also your superstructure blocking your firing arc make it useless if your enemy are directly on your front.''
+The 45 mm/89 SM-21-ZIF is a fast-firing high-velocity cannon naval autocannon. Little prone to overheating, it can shred PT boat and lightly-armoured ship pretty quickly. It only has one type of ammo and doesn't have AP rounds, making it harder to fight heavier targets like armoured gun boats and destroyers. The superstructure blocks your firing arc, making the 45 mm useless if the enemy is directly at your boat's front.
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 {{main|2M-3 (25 mm)}}
-''The 2M-3 (25 mm) is one of the most common naval autocannon among the Soviet naval ships. It's good against light armored target and PT boats. It can also be your AA defense with the 45mm as well.'' Keep in mind that you also can't shoot your cannon if the enemy directly in front of you because your front hull and mortar block your firing.
+The 25 mm 2M-3 is a common naval autocannon among Soviet naval ships. It's good against lightly-armoured target and PT boats. It can also be used as AA defense with the 45 mm as well. You also can't shoot the 25 mm if the enemy is directly in front of your boat because the front hull and mortar block the cannon's line of sight.
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 === Secondary armament ===
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 === Additional armament ===

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 == Media ==
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-''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''
 == See also ==

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 * ''reference to the series of the ship;''
 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' -->
-''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;''
+* [[MPK Pr.201M]]
 == External links ==
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 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.'' -->
-''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
-* ''topic on the official game forum;''
+* [[wt:en/news/7473-development-winter-marathon-vehicles-project-201k-ussr-en|[Devblog] Winter marathon vehicles: Project 201K (USSR)]]
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 {{Winter Event}}

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