Saetta P-494 - Revision history

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‎Pros and cons

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 * Cannons provide great stopping power
 * Great agility
 '''Cons:'''

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 The guided missiles are the Saetta's most unique feature. This missile can be used to attack ships quite effectively (usually it can destroy a smaller vessel in one hit), and is also very capable of destroying enemy aircraft, thanks to its proximity fuse. When using the missile, remember that the launcher cannot point directly forwards, and that the enemy must be near the sides or rear of the vessel before a firing solution is achieved. Also keep in mind that the missile is not very fast (280 m/s), and that it can take a considerable amount of time to reach the target.
-As for the main cannons, the Saetta's 40 mm Bofors are great for dealing with smaller boats. They can also be used to harass destroyers by repeatedly disabling their guns, though with some considerable effort. The Saetta is equipped with a radar, and has a lead indicator for use in an anti-air role. The lead indicator, when used with the vehicle's 40 mm cannons and proximity fuzes, makes dealing with aircraft a breeze.
+As for the main cannons, the Saetta's 40 mm Bofors are great for dealing with smaller boats. They can also be used to harass destroyers by repeatedly disabling their guns, though with some considerable effort. The Saetta is equipped with a radar, and has a lead indicator for use in an anti-air role. The lead indicator, when used with the vehicle's 40 mm cannons and proximity fuses, makes dealing with aircraft a breeze.
 This vessel has quite a high top speed, and is often able to reach favourable positions on the map before the enemy. This speed can also be used to help the vessel outflank the enemy and take them by surprise.

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 {{NavalMobility}}
-The Saetta has the highest top speed of any non-premium tier 2 Italian boat. With such speed, it is often able to reach desirable locations on the map before the enemy is able to.
+The Saetta has the highest top speed of any non-premium rank 5 Italian boat. With such speed, it is often able to reach desirable locations on the map before the enemy is able to.
 === Modifications and economy ===
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 The guided missiles are the Saetta's most unique feature. This missile can be used to attack ships quite effectively (usually it can destroy a smaller vessel in one hit), and is also very capable of destroying enemy aircraft, thanks to its proximity fuse. When using the missile, remember that the launcher cannot point directly forwards, and that the enemy must be near the sides or rear of the vessel before a firing solution is achieved. Also keep in mind that the missile is not very fast (280 m/s), and that it can take a considerable amount of time to reach the target.
-As for the main cannons, the Saetta's 40 mm Bofors are great for dealing with smaller boats. They can be used to sink destroyers, but it will usually take a considerable length of time to do so. The Saetta is equipped with a radar, and has a lead indicator for use in an anti-air role. The lead indicator, when used with the vehicle's 40 mm cannons, makes dealing with aircraft a breeze.
+As for the main cannons, the Saetta's 40 mm Bofors are great for dealing with smaller boats. They can also be used to harass destroyers by repeatedly disabling their guns, though with some considerable effort. The Saetta is equipped with a radar, and has a lead indicator for use in an anti-air role. The lead indicator, when used with the vehicle's 40 mm cannons and proximity fuzes, makes dealing with aircraft a breeze.
 This vessel has quite a high top speed, and is often able to reach favourable positions on the map before the enemy. This speed can also be used to help the vessel outflank the enemy and take them by surprise.
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 * Equipped with Nettuno guided missiles
-* Guided missiles are able to make quick work of enemy ships
+* Guided missiles are able to make quick work of enemy boats
 * High speed
 * Radar with lead indicator

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 ;Videos
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+{{Youtube-gallery|YWpuLgAKm_g|'''P-494 Saetta - Freccia-Class Motoconvertibili - Naval''' - ''Cmdr. Tyrael''|-XtgK9-DNCQ|'''Saetta P-494 - Missiles To End Gun Superiority?''' - ''Napalmratte''|a7CRHmjXTBo|'''Saetta P-494 Missile Boat - Review & Gameplay''' - ''BaconGaming''|R49DdNEH0WM|'''Saetta P-494 - Flipped Review''' - ''Flipped StuG''}}
 == See also ==

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 Between the 1950s and '70s, the Italian Navy was experimenting with particular gunboats whose armament and configuration could be quickly changed. These boats would be called convertible gunboats (''motoconvertibili''), going from the [[MC-490]] to the Lampo class and finally the [[MC Freccia (Family)|Freccia class]]. The P-494 Saetta was the second and last of the Freccia class to be built, laid down 11 June 1964, launched 11 April 1965 and finally commissioned 25 April 1966. She took part in several sea trials and tests, changing armament several times like her sister [[Freccia P-493|P-493 Freccia]], but in comparison to her sister she would use the missile gunship configuration equipped with a 105 mm missile launcher tower, firing Nettuno anti-ship explosive missiles with a small electronic fuse for aerial targets. This configuration was used only by the P-494 Saetta, because eventually the project was abandoned and the P-494 Saetta would be decommissioned on 15 May 1986.
-The P-494 Saetta was added with the Italian naval tech tree in [[Update "Starfighters]], and was the first ship in the game to have anti-ship missiles. It is equipped with two 40 mm Breda-Bofors cannons that are excellent for taking out coastal ships and enemy aircraft with HE and HE-VT projectiles, but very ineffective against destroyers and cruisers. This is where the 105 mm missile launcher equipped with Nettuno missiles comes in, these anti-ship missiles can severely damage destroyers and cruisers if aimed at the right spots.
+The P-494 Saetta was added with the Italian naval tech tree in [[Update "Starfighters"]], and was the first ship in the game to have anti-ship missiles. It is equipped with two 40 mm Breda-Bofors cannons that are excellent for taking out coastal ships and enemy aircraft with HE and HE-VT projectiles, but very ineffective against destroyers and cruisers. This is where the 105 mm missile launcher equipped with Nettuno missiles comes in, these anti-ship missiles can severely damage destroyers and cruisers if aimed at the right spots.
 == General info ==

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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.'' -->The Italian Navy experimented between the '50s and the '70s with particular gunboats whose armament and configuration could be quickly changed these boats would be called convertible gunboats, the evolution goes from the [[MC-490]] to the Lampo-class and finally the [[MC Freccia (Family)|Freccia-class]], the P-494 Saetta is part of the Freccia-class and will be the second and last to be built, laid down 11 June 1964, launched 11 April 1965 and finally commissioned 25 April 1966, took part in several sea trials and tests, changing armament several times like her sister [[Freccia P-493|P-493 Freccia]], but in comparison to her sister she will use the missile gunship configuration equipped with a 105mm missile launcher tower, the missiles that will be used will be the Nettuno, anti-ship explosive missiles with a small electronic fuse for aerial targets, this configuration will be used only by the P-494 Saetta, because eventually the project was abandoned and the P-494 Saetta will be decommissioned on 15 May 1986.
+<!-- ''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 P-494 Saetta was added with the Italian naval tech tree in the [[Update "Starfighters"|"Starfighters" update]], it was the first ship in the game to have anti-ship missiles, equipped with two 40mm Breda-Bofors that were excellent for shooting down coastal ships and enemy aircraft with HE and HE-VT projectiles but very ineffective against destroyers and cruisers, and this is where the 105mm missile launcher equipped with Nettuno missiles comes in, with these anti-ship missiles you just have to aim at the enemy hold after launching it and you can destroy a destroyer in one shot, but you have to know where to launch it.
+The P-494 Saetta was added with the Italian naval tech tree in [[Update "Starfighters]], and was the first ship in the game to have anti-ship missiles. It is equipped with two 40 mm Breda-Bofors cannons that are excellent for taking out coastal ships and enemy aircraft with HE and HE-VT projectiles, but very ineffective against destroyers and cruisers. This is where the 105 mm missile launcher equipped with Nettuno missiles comes in, these anti-ship missiles can severely damage destroyers and cruisers if aimed at the right spots.
 == General info ==

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 <!-- ''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 Italian Navy experimented between the '50s and the '70s with particular gunboats whose armament and configuration could be quickly changed these boats would be called convertible gunboats, the evolution goes from the MC-490 to the Lampo-class and finally the Freccia-class, the P-494 Saetta is part of the Freccia-class and will be the second and last to be built, laid down 11 June 1964, launched 11 April 1965 and finally commissioned 25 April 1966, took part in several sea trials and tests, changing armament several times like her sister [[Freccia P-493|P-493 Freccia]], but in comparison to her sister she will use the missile gunship configuration equipped with a 105mm missile launcher tower, the missiles that will be used will be the Nettuno, anti-ship explosive missiles with a small electronic fuse for aerial targets, this configuration will be used only by the P-494 Saetta, because eventually the project was abandoned and the P-494 Saetta will be decommissioned on 15 February 1985.
-the P-494 Saetta was added with the Italian naval tech tree in the [[Update "Starfighters"|"Starfighters" update]], it was the first ship in the game to have anti-ship missiles, equipped with two 40mm Breda-Bofors that were excellent for shooting down coastal ships and enemy aircraft with HE and HE-VT projectiles but very ineffective against destroyers and cruisers, and this is where the 105mm missile launcher equipped with Nettuno missiles comes in, with these anti-ship missiles you just have to aim at the enemy hold after launching it and you can destroy a destroyer in one shot, but you have to know where to launch it.
+The P-494 Saetta was added with the Italian naval tech tree in the [[Update "Starfighters"|"Starfighters" update]], it was the first ship in the game to have anti-ship missiles, equipped with two 40mm Breda-Bofors that were excellent for shooting down coastal ships and enemy aircraft with HE and HE-VT projectiles but very ineffective against destroyers and cruisers, and this is where the 105mm missile launcher equipped with Nettuno missiles comes in, with these anti-ship missiles you just have to aim at the enemy hold after launching it and you can destroy a destroyer in one shot, but you have to know where to launch it.
 == General info ==