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	The PC-41 is armed with a large amount of 20 mm Oerlikon cannons, some in twin mounts and some in single mounts. These double as both AA weapons and a secondary armament and are capable of punching through most armour. Use the default belts, due to their equal mix of AP and HE shells. The AP shells give them a good amount of penetrating power, enough to pierce most armour at your battle rating, while keeping enough HE to deal with lighter targets.		The PC-41 is armed with a large amount of 20 mm Oerlikon cannons, some in twin mounts and some in single mounts. These double as both AA weapons and a secondary armament and are capable of punching through most armour. Use the default belts, due to their equal mix of AP and HE shells. The AP shells give them a good amount of penetrating power, enough to pierce most armour at your battle rating, while keeping enough HE to deal with lighter targets.
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		+	* '''Universal:''' {{Annotation\|HEF-T\|High-explosive fragmentation tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation\|HEF-I\|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary}}{{-}}{{Annotation\|AP-T\|Armour-piercing tracer}}
		+	* '''20 mm HE:''' {{Annotation\|HEF-T\|High-explosive fragmentation tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation\|HEF-I\|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary}}{{-}}{{Annotation\|AP-T\|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation\|HEF-I\|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary}}
		+	* '''20 mm AP:''' {{Annotation\|AP-T\|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation\|AP-T\|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation\|AP-T\|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation\|HEF-I\|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary}}
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		+	{{:20 mm/70 Oerlikon Mk.II (20 mm)/Ammunition\|HEF-T, AP-T, HEF-I}}

	=== Additional armament ===		=== Additional armament ===

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-PC-451 was an experimental submarine-chaser class. It was layed down on September 28, 1939 as '''''Hull No.166''''', by DeFoe Boat and Motor Works, Bay City, Michigan. It was built as a part of the Experimental Small Craft program of 17 May 1938. The ships were called X-boats, and were classified as 165 footers, but the ships had differing characteristics. It was launched on May 23, 1940, and was commissioned on August 12, 1940 as the '''''USS PC-451'''''. It was assigned to the East Coast of the United States. The ship sank the American tug '''''Nancy Moran'''''  off the eastern coast of Florida on December 26, 1941 by ramming, likely by accident. The '''''USS PC-451''''' was decommissioned on December 2, 1945, and was struck from the Naval Register on January 8, 1946. It was transferred to the Maritime Commission in January 1947, to be disposed of. It is unknown what happened to the ship after that point.
+PC-451 was an experimental submarine-chaser class. It was laid down on September 28, 1939 as Hull No.166, by DeFoe Boat and Motor Works, Bay City, Michigan. It was built as a part of the Experimental Small Craft program of 17 May 1938. The ships were called X-boats, and were classified as 165 footers, but the ships had differing characteristics. It was launched on May 23, 1940, and was commissioned on August 12, 1940 as the USS '''PC-451'''. It was assigned to the East Coast of the United States. The ship sank the American tug Nancy Moran  off the eastern coast of Florida on December 26, 1941 by ramming, likely by accident. The USS PC-451 was decommissioned on December 2, 1945, and was struck from the Naval Register on January 8, 1946. It was transferred to the Maritime Commission in January 1947, to be disposed of. It is unknown what happened to the ship after that point.
 The ship had a displacement of 374 t, a length of 163 ft, and a beam of 20 ft 9 in. It was powered by two 2,880 bhp General Motors 16-258S diesel engines, two General Motors 6-233A diesel engines, and Farrel-Birmingham 75 kw generator sets. It had a single reduction gear and two shafts. The armament consisted of two 3"/50 dual-purpose mounts, two twin 20 mm mounts, two single 20 mm mounts, two Mk 20 Mousetrap projectors, two k-gun depth charge projectors and two depth charge racks. The crew complement was 65 sailors and officers, and the maximum speed was 18.8 knots.
 == Media ==
-''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''
+<!-- ''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:''
+<!-- ''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;''
+* [[Carmi (PC-466)]]
 == External links ==
 <!-- ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.'' -->
-=== Bibliography ===
+=== References ===
+;Bibliography
 * Priolo, Gary P. PC-451. NavSource Naval History. http://www.navsource.org/archives/12/010451.htm
 {{ShipManufacturer DeFoe Boat and Motor Works}}
 {{USA sub-chasers}}

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 {{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.'' -->
-Without any upgrades purchased the PC-451 has a top speed of 35 km/h in RB (45 km/h in AB). While being a lighter and more nimble vessel than other larger ships like destroyers, players must still be aware that the PC-451 will need some time to make a full stop in the water, as it is a heavy ship for its class weighing in at about 374 tons. The ship has very good mobility considering its overall characteristics. It is advised that players plan out their movements thoroughly with the PC-451 to get the most out of its mobility, as it is a heavier ship
+Without any upgrades purchased, the PC-451 has a top speed of 35 km/h in RB (45 km/h in AB). While being a lighter and more nimble vessel than other larger ships like destroyers, players must still be aware that the PC-451 will need some time to make a full stop in the water, as it is a heavy ship for its class, weighing in at about 374 tons. The ship has very good mobility considering its overall characteristics. It is advised that players plan out their movements thoroughly with the PC-451 to get the most out of its mobility, as it is a heavier ship.
 {{NavalMobility}}
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 {{main|3-inch Mark 10 (76 mm)}}
-The PC-451's primary armament is a 3-inch cannon which gives it considerable stopping power. Well placed shots can disable smaller craft with ease and do major damage to larger ships. Use the HE shells when facing lower ranked enemies, and the AP shells when up-tiered. The HE-VT shells can be effective against aircraft while being used as mini HE shells, but using them in that fashion is not ideal.
+The PC-451's primary armament is a 3-inch cannon, which gives it considerable stopping power. Well-placed shots can disable smaller craft with ease and do major damage to larger ships. Use the HE shells when facing lower ranked enemies, and the AP shells when up-tiered. The HE-VT shells can be effective against aircraft while being used as mini HE shells, but using them in that fashion is not ideal.
 === Secondary armament ===
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 == 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).'' -->
-This ship is an excellent vehicle even in an uptier compared to other US boats due to the steel hull, 20 mm secondary armaments, and a 76 mm cannon able to knock out a a PT boat. Though the steel hull is good enough against even a small crowd of PT boats, larger ships with bigger guns could still destroy the PC-451 with ease.
+This ship is an excellent vehicle even in an uptier compared to other US boats due to the steel hull, 20 mm secondary armaments, and a 76 mm cannon able to knock out a PT boat. Though the steel hull is good enough against even a small crowd of PT boats, larger ships with bigger guns could still destroy the PC-451 with ease.
 During a match, the {{PAGENAME}} is best used somewhat during the middle or towards the end of a match as the second or third spawn, and not rush into hot zones. It is best to angle into the zone where more of your guns can engage than straight in.
-The number of players attempting to torpedo will go down, while planes will start spawning in. Using the secondary weapons, the PC-451 can bring down multiple enemies and rack up points. However, dedicated and skilled pilots can still get a drop on the PC-451 if left unattended with all of the PC-451's firepower.
+The number of players attempting to torpedo will go down, while planes will start spawning in. Using the secondary weapons, the PC-451 can bring down multiple enemies and rack up points. However, dedicated and skilled pilots can still get a drop on the PC-451 if left unattended with all the PC-451's firepower.
 In terms of shell selection for the main armament, which consists of HE, HE-VT (variable time-fused), and APHE, bring Fuse and HE during downtiers as the HE can cripple boats easily while the Fuse can be used to target aircraft, adding the main armament into the defensive network the 20 mm secondaries provide already. In uptiers, HE and AP are recommended for dealing with more persistent boats. While destroyers could be damaged with the HE, anything further than 3 km away should be engaged with the AP shell in order to penetrate through armour.
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-PC-451 was an experimental submarine-chaser class. It was layed down on September 28, 1939 as '''''Hull No.166''''', by DeFoe Boat and Motor Works, Bay City, Michigan. It was built as a part of the Experimental Small Craft program of 17 May 1938. The ships were called X-boats, and were classified as 165 footers, but the ships had differing characteristics. It was launched on May 23, 1940, and was commissioned on August 12, 1940 as the '''''USS PC-451'''''. It was assigned to the East Coast of the United States. The ship sank the American tug '''''Nancy Moran'''''  off the eastern coast of Florida on December 26, 1941 by ramming, likely by accident. The '''''USS PC-451''''' was decommissioned on December 2, 1945, and was struck from the Naval Register on January 8, 1946. It was transferred to the Maritime Commission in January of 1947, to be disposed of. It is unknown what happened to the ship after that point.
+PC-451 was an experimental submarine-chaser class. It was layed down on September 28, 1939 as '''''Hull No.166''''', by DeFoe Boat and Motor Works, Bay City, Michigan. It was built as a part of the Experimental Small Craft program of 17 May 1938. The ships were called X-boats, and were classified as 165 footers, but the ships had differing characteristics. It was launched on May 23, 1940, and was commissioned on August 12, 1940 as the '''''USS PC-451'''''. It was assigned to the East Coast of the United States. The ship sank the American tug '''''Nancy Moran'''''  off the eastern coast of Florida on December 26, 1941 by ramming, likely by accident. The '''''USS PC-451''''' was decommissioned on December 2, 1945, and was struck from the Naval Register on January 8, 1946. It was transferred to the Maritime Commission in January 1947, to be disposed of. It is unknown what happened to the ship after that point.
-The ship had a displacement of 374 t, a length of 163 ft, and a beam of 20 ft 9 in. It was powered by two 2,880 bhp General Motors 16-258S diesel engines, two General Motors 6-233A diesel engines, and Farrel-Birmingham 75 kw generator sets. It had a single reduction gear and two shafts. The armament consisted of two 3"/50 dual purpose mounts, two twin 20mm mounts, two single 20mm mounts, two Mk 20 Mousetrap projectors, two k-gun depth charge projectors and two depth charge racks. The crew complement was 65 sailors and officers, and the maximum speed was 18.8 knots.
+The ship had a displacement of 374 t, a length of 163 ft, and a beam of 20 ft 9 in. It was powered by two 2,880 bhp General Motors 16-258S diesel engines, two General Motors 6-233A diesel engines, and Farrel-Birmingham 75 kw generator sets. It had a single reduction gear and two shafts. The armament consisted of two 3"/50 dual-purpose mounts, two twin 20 mm mounts, two single 20 mm mounts, two Mk 20 Mousetrap projectors, two k-gun depth charge projectors and two depth charge racks. The crew complement was 65 sailors and officers, and the maximum speed was 18.8 knots.
 == Media ==

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 Without any upgrades purchased the PC-451 has a top speed of 35 km/h in RB (45 km/h in AB). While being a lighter and more nimble vessel than other larger ships like destroyers, players must still be aware that the PC-451 will need some time to make a full stop in the water, as it is a heavy ship for its class weighing in at about 374 tons. The ship has very good mobility considering its overall characteristics. It is advised that players plan out their movements thoroughly with the PC-451 to get the most out of its mobility, as it is a heavier ship
-{| class="wikitable"
+{{NavalMobility}}
 === Modifications and economy ===
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 This ship is an excellent vehicle even in an uptier compared to other US boats due to the steel hull, 20 mm secondary armaments, and a 76 mm cannon able to knock out a a PT boat. Though the steel hull is good enough against even a small crowd of PT boats, larger ships with bigger guns could still destroy the PC-451 with ease.
-During a match, the {{PAGENAME}} is best used somewhat during the middle or towards the end of a match as the second or third spawn, and not rush into hot zones.  Best to angle into the zone where more of your guns can engage than straight in.
+During a match, the {{PAGENAME}} is best used somewhat during the middle or towards the end of a match as the second or third spawn, and not rush into hot zones. It is best to angle into the zone where more of your guns can engage than straight in.
 The number of players attempting to torpedo will go down, while planes will start spawning in. Using the secondary weapons, the PC-451 can bring down multiple enemies and rack up points. However, dedicated and skilled pilots can still get a drop on the PC-451 if left unattended with all of the PC-451's firepower.
 In terms of shell selection for the main armament, which consists of HE, HE-VT (variable time-fused), and APHE, bring Fuse and HE during downtiers as the HE can cripple boats easily while the Fuse can be used to target aircraft, adding the main armament into the defensive network the 20 mm secondaries provide already. In uptiers, HE and AP are recommended for dealing with more persistent boats. While destroyers could be damaged with the HE, anything further than 3 km away should be engaged with the AP shell in order to penetrate through armour.
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 * The 3-inch gun is powerful for its rank
-* Powerful AA defense
+* Powerful AA defence
 * First US ship to receive all-out steel hull with some armour
-* The main 3-inch gun has access to HE-VT rounds, useful for shooting at aircraft at range.
+* The main 3-inch gun has access to HE-VT rounds, useful for targeting aircraft at range
 * 46 crew members, more durable
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 * Not very fast
-* Not very manuverable
+* Not very manoeuvrable
 * Big target
 * 3-inch gun can be difficult to master for newer players
 == History ==

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 {{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.'' -->
-Without any upgrades purchased the PC-451 has a top speed of 35 km/h in RB (45 km/h in AB). While being a lighter and more nimble vessel than other larger ships like destroyers, players must still be aware that the PC-451 will need some time to make a full stop in the water, as it is a heavy ship for its class weighing in at about 374 tons. The ship has very good mobility considering its overall characteristics. It is advised that players plan out their movements thoroughly with the PC-451 to get the most out of its mobility, as it is a heavier ship.
+Without any upgrades purchased the PC-451 has a top speed of 35 km/h in RB (45 km/h in AB). While being a lighter and more nimble vessel than other larger ships like destroyers, players must still be aware that the PC-451 will need some time to make a full stop in the water, as it is a heavy ship for its class weighing in at about 374 tons. The ship has very good mobility considering its overall characteristics. It is advised that players plan out their movements thoroughly with the PC-451 to get the most out of its mobility, as it is a heavier ship
 === Modifications and economy ===
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 == 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).'' -->
-This ship is an excellent vehicle even in an uptier compared to other US boats due to the steel armour, 20 mm secondary armaments, and a 76 mm cannon able to knock out a a PT boat. Though the armour is good enough against even a small crowd of PT boats, larger ships with bigger guns could still destroy the PC-451 with ease.
+This ship is an excellent vehicle even in an uptier compared to other US boats due to the steel hull, 20 mm secondary armaments, and a 76 mm cannon able to knock out a a PT boat. Though the steel hull is good enough against even a small crowd of PT boats, larger ships with bigger guns could still destroy the PC-451 with ease.
-During a match, the {{PAGENAME}} is best used somewhat during the middle or towards the end of a match as the second or third spawn. The number of players attempting to torpedo will go down, while planes will start spawning in. Using the secondary weapons, the PC-451 can bring down multiple enemies and rack up points. However, dedicated and skilled pilots can still get a drop on the PC-451 if left unattended with all of the PC-451's firepower.
+The number of players attempting to torpedo will go down, while planes will start spawning in. Using the secondary weapons, the PC-451 can bring down multiple enemies and rack up points. However, dedicated and skilled pilots can still get a drop on the PC-451 if left unattended with all of the PC-451's firepower.
 In terms of shell selection for the main armament, which consists of HE, HE-VT (variable time-fused), and APHE, bring Fuse and HE during downtiers as the HE can cripple boats easily while the Fuse can be used to target aircraft, adding the main armament into the defensive network the 20 mm secondaries provide already. In uptiers, HE and AP are recommended for dealing with more persistent boats. While destroyers could be damaged with the HE, anything further than 3 km away should be engaged with the AP shell in order to penetrate through armour.
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 * The 3-inch gun is powerful for its rank
-* Powerful AA defence
+* Powerful AA defense
-* First US ship to receive all-out steel armour
+* First US ship to receive all-out steel hull with some armour
-* The main 3-inch gun has access to HE-VT rounds, useful for shooting at aircraft infront of it
+* The main 3-inch gun has access to HE-VT rounds, useful for shooting at aircraft at range.
 '''Cons:'''
 * Not very fast
 * 3-inch gun can be difficult to master for newer players
-* If stationary, gives torpedo armed vessels a relatively big target to hit
+* If stationary, gives torpedo armed vessels have an very good chance to torpedo you.
 == History ==

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 == Description ==
-<!-- ''In the first part of the description, cover the history of the ship's creation and military application. In the second part, tell the reader about using this ship in the game. Add a screenshot; if a beginner player has a hard time remembering vehicles by name, a picture will help them identify the ship in question.'' -->
+<!-- ''In the first part of the description, cover the history of the ship's creation and military application. In the second part, tell the reader about using this ship in the game. Add a screenshot: if a beginner player has a hard time remembering vehicles by name, a picture will help them identify the ship in question.'' -->
 The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} American sub-chaser {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.79 "Project X"]] as part of the fleet closed beta test.
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 {{Specs-Fleet-Secondary}}
 <!-- ''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.'' -->
-{{main|Oerlikon Mk.II (20 mm)}}
+{{main|20 mm/70 Oerlikon Mk.II (20 mm)|20 mm/70 Oerlikon Mark V (20 mm)}}
 The PC-41 is armed with a large amount of 20 mm Oerlikon cannons, some in twin mounts and some in single mounts. These double as both AA weapons and a secondary armament and are capable of punching through most armour. Use the default belts, due to their equal mix of AP and HE shells. The AP shells give them a good amount of penetrating power, enough to pierce most armour at your battle rating, while keeping enough HE to deal with lighter targets.
-=== Special armament ===
+=== Additional armament ===
-{{Specs-Fleet-Special}}
+{{Specs-Fleet-Additional}}
-<!-- ''Depth charges, mines, 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.'' -->
+<!-- ''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.'' -->
 {{main|Mk.6 depth charge|7.2 in T37}}
 The PC-451 is armed with both depth charges and charge mortars. With enough daring, one can use them to give a huge punch to other vessels, but they will more likely be hit by fire and damage your ship. It is not recommended to take them unless you believe you can use them effectively.
 == Usage in battles ==
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 In terms of shell selection for the main armament, which consists of HE, HE-VT (variable time-fused), and APHE, bring Fuse and HE during downtiers as the HE can cripple boats easily while the Fuse can be used to target aircraft, adding the main armament into the defensive network the 20 mm secondaries provide already. In uptiers, HE and AP are recommended for dealing with more persistent boats. While destroyers could be damaged with the HE, anything further than 3 km away should be engaged with the AP shell in order to penetrate through armour.
 === Pros and cons ===
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 * ''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:''
+<!-- ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''encyclopedia page on the ship;''
-* ''other literature.''
+* ''other literature.'' -->
 {{ShipManufacturer DeFoe Boat and Motor Works}}
 {{USA sub-chasers}}

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-{{Specs-Card|code=us_pc_451}}
+{{Specs-Card
 == Description ==
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 == 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 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.'' -->
 The PC-451 is the first ship in the USA line to gain all-round steel armour protection, with between 5-8 mm of protection on all areas. This allows the ship to be mostly immune to .50 cal fire and under, while also giving good protection against 20 mm fire when angled well. However, when not angled those shells will have no problem penetrating through.
 === 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.'' -->
 Without any upgrades purchased the PC-451 has a top speed of 35 km/h in RB (45 km/h in AB). While being a lighter and more nimble vessel than other larger ships like destroyers, players must still be aware that the PC-451 will need some time to make a full stop in the water, as it is a heavy ship for its class weighing in at about 374 tons. The ship has very good mobility considering its overall characteristics. It is advised that players plan out their movements thoroughly with the PC-451 to get the most out of its mobility, as it is a heavier ship.
 == 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|3-inch Mark 10 (76 mm)}}
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 === Secondary armament ===
 <!-- ''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.'' -->
 {{main|Oerlikon Mk.II (20 mm)}}
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 === Special armament ===
 <!-- ''Depth charges, mines, 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.'' -->
 {{main|Mk.6 depth charge|7.2 in T37}}
 The PC-451 is armed with both depth charges and charge mortars. With enough daring, one can use them to give a huge punch to other vessels, but they will more likely be hit by fire and damage your ship. It is not recommended to take them unless you believe you can use them effectively.
 == Usage in battles ==

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		+	{{ShipManufacturer DeFoe Boat and Motor Works}}
	{{USA sub-chasers}}		{{USA sub-chasers}}