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 Sparviero is equipped with the amazing 76 mm/62 OTO-Melara Compact automatic gun in a single turret on the bow of the boat right before the bridge. The 76 mm gun comes stocked with HE-MOM, SAPOM, and HE-MOM with a variable time fuse. Both HE-MOM shells have 15 mm of pen at any range with an explosive mass of 750 g, while the SAPOM can pen 60 mm at a range of 100 m with an explosive mass of 455 g. The best loadout for the Sparviero is half a loadout (or more) or SAPOM, while the rest is dedicated to HE-MOM with variable time fuse. Both HE shells do the same damage towards ships, so it is more desirable to bring the more versatile shell that can also be used against aircraft.
-{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
+{{:76 mm/62 OTO-Melara Compact (76 mm)/Ammunition|76/62 HE-MOM, 76/62 SAPOM, 76/62 HE-VT MOM}}
 == Usage in battles ==

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 * [[wt:en/news/6690-development-italian-fleet-early-access-packs-en|[Devblog] Italian Fleet Early Access Packs: Geniere & Sparviero]]
 {{Italy boats}}
 {{Italy premium ships}}

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 == Description ==
-In the 1970s a project named "swordfish" was created in which the objective was to create a fairly fast and agile hydrofoil to patrol coasts and seas, at first they started with [[USS Tucumcari]] then to move on to the Pegasus class and eventually the project was created that would bring to life the P-420 Sparrowhawk, the Sparviero equipped with a single 76mm OTO MELARA gun, and later equipped with OTOMAT anti-ship missiles was tasked to replace the old Italian torpedo boats only later to be proven that hydrofoils like the Sparviero were too expensive to maintain, when we talk about the Sparviero P-420 we are specifically talking about the prototype of the Nibbio class, in which in the mass production of the Nibbio class in comparison to the Sparviero will improve aerodynamic aspects, electronics and other improvements, the Nibbio class will be financed by the 1975 Naval Law and CNR Muggiano will build as many as 6 units until 1983, the Sparviero after several training, coastal control will be decommissioned after the Cold War with all the others of the Nibbio class.
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-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift,  Italian motor gunboat, it was introduced as a [[wt:en/news/6690-development-italian-fleet-early-access-packs-en|premium pack]] in [[Update "Starfighters"]] and granted access to the Italian fleet closed beta testing, it was removed from the store after the 2020 New Year sale and reintroduced later in 2021 as a premium vehicle purchasable in-game with Golden Eagles  {{ge}} in [[Update "Ixwa Strike"]], the ship proves to be extremely agile and fast, the armament is only a 76mm OTO MELARA which manages to damage almost all enemy targets you will encounter, however, due to the ship being a hydrofoil itself it will make it harder for you to play it so try to slow down when you have to shoot an enemy, survivability is not one of the best so you will have to be against other enemy ships.
+Introduced as a premium pack during [[Update "Starfighters"]], it was removed from the store after the 2020 New Year sale and reintroduced later in 2021 as a premium vehicle purchasable in-game with Golden Eagles  {{ge}} in [[Update "Ixwa Strike"]]. The Sparviero exhibits remarkable agility and speed. Its armament consists of a single 76 mm OTO-MELARA cannon, which proves effective against almost all encountered enemy targets. However, due to its hydrofoil design, it can be challenging to handle, so it is advisable to slow down when engaging enemy vessels. Its survivability is not among the best, meaning you'll have to be cautious when facing other enemy ships.
 == General info ==

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 == Description ==
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+In the 1970s a project named "swordfish" was created in which the objective was to create a fairly fast and agile hydrofoil to patrol coasts and seas, at first they started with [[USS Tucumcari]] then to move on to the Pegasus class and eventually the project was created that would bring to life the P-420 Sparrowhawk, the Sparviero equipped with a single 76mm OTO MELARA gun, and later equipped with OTOMAT anti-ship missiles was tasked to replace the old Italian torpedo boats only later to be proven that hydrofoils like the Sparviero were too expensive to maintain, when we talk about the Sparviero P-420 we are specifically talking about the prototype of the Nibbio class, in which in the mass production of the Nibbio class in comparison to the Sparviero will improve aerodynamic aspects, electronics and other improvements, the Nibbio class will be financed by the 1975 Naval Law and CNR Muggiano will build as many as 6 units until 1983, the Sparviero after several training, coastal control will be decommissioned after the Cold War with all the others of the Nibbio class.
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} Italian motor gun boat {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced a [[wt:en/news/6690-development-italian-fleet-early-access-packs-en|premium pack]] in [[Update "Starfighters"]] and granted access to Italian fleet closed beta testing. It was removed from the store after the [[wt:en/news/7013-shop-new-year-sale-en|2020 New Year sale]] . It was reintroduced later in 2021 as a premium vehicle purchasable in-game with Golden Eagles {{ge}} in [[Update "Ixwa Strike"]].
 == General info ==
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 At 23 metres and about 60 tons fully loaded, it had the concentrated firepower of a frigate, governed by a crew of 10 men.
-The ''Sparviero'' P420 hydrofoil is part of the ''Nibbio'' class, a series of missile hydrofoils that remained as a remnant of the NATO program in seven examples including the prototype ''Sparviero''.
+The ''Sparviero'' P420 hydrofoil is the prototype of the ''Nibbio'' class, a series of missile hydrofoils that remained as a remnant of the NATO program in seven examples including the prototype ''Sparviero''.
 These hydrofoils entered service during the '70s in the MMI (Italian Navy), the hydrofoils were classified with P and the pennant number, all 7 examples were put into service and these were:

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 Sparviero is equipped with the amazing 76 mm/62 OTO-Melara Compact automatic gun in a single turret on the bow of the boat right before the bridge. The 76 mm gun comes stocked with HE-MOM, SAPOM, and HE-MOM with a variable time fuse. Both HE-MOM shells have 15 mm of pen at any range with an explosive mass of 750 g, while the SAPOM can pen 60 mm at a range of 100 m with an explosive mass of 455 g. The best loadout for the Sparviero is half a loadout (or more) or SAPOM, while the rest is dedicated to HE-MOM with variable time fuse. Both HE shells do the same damage towards ships, so it is more desirable to bring the more versatile shell that can also be used against aircraft.
-{| class="wikitable sortable" width="100%" style="text-align:center"
+{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
-! colspan="8" |Penetration statistics
+! colspan="8" | Penetration statistics
 |-
-! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" |Ammunition
+! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
-! rowspan="2" |Type of
+! rowspan="2" | Type of<br>warhead
-warhead
+! colspan="6" | Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
 |-
-!1,000 m!!2,500 m!!5,000 m!!7,500 m!!10,000 m!!15,000 m
+! 100 m !! 1,000 m !! 2,000 m !! 3,000 m !! 4,000 m !! 5,000 m
 |-
-|76/62 HE-MOM
+| 76/62 HE-MOM || HE || 15 || 15 || 15 || 15 || 15 || 15
 |-
-|76/62 SAPOM
+| 76/62 SAPOM || SAP || 60 || 49 || 40 || 32 || 26 || 21
-|SAP||60
+|-
-|49
+| 76/62 HE-VT MOM || HE-VT* || 15 || 15 || 15 || 15 || 15 || 15
 |-
 |}
-{| class="wikitable sortable" width="100%" style="text-align:center"
+{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
-! colspan="10" |Shell details
+! colspan="10" | Shell details
 |-
-! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" |Ammunition
+| 76/62 SAPOM || SAP || 925 || 6.35 || 1.2 || 4 || 655.2 || 47° || 60° || 65°
-! rowspan="2" |Type of
+|-
-warhead
+|}
-! rowspan="2" |Velocity
+{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
-(m/s)
+! colspan="12" | Proximity-fused shell details
 |-
-!0%!!50%!!100%
+! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
 |-
-|76/62 HE-MOM
+! 0% !! 50% !! 100%
 |-
-|76/62 SAPOM
+| 76/62 HE-VT MOM || HE-VT* || 925 || 6.35 || 0 || 0.1 || 500 || 6 || 1,080 || 79° || 80° || 81°
 |-
 |}
 == Usage in battles ==
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 == Usage in battles ==
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-Being one of the fastest boats in naval forces, the Sparviero excels in rushing advantageous positions to defend capture points and flank enemy routes. The gunboat shouldn't be used for contesting points directly due to its weak crew size, and protection unless the area has already been cleared. The largest threat to the Sparviero are similar hydrofoils and faster patrol boats such as the [[PG 02]], and the [[94 ft PT-811|PT-811]] which can contest the Sparviero from reaching flanking spots, using their superior speed and firepower. Similarly tiered destroyers such as the [[Clemson (DD-213)|Clemson]] also pose a threat because their main armaments can hull break the smaller gunboat.
+Being one of the fastest boats in naval forces, the Sparviero excels in rushing advantageous positions to defend capture points and flank enemy routes. The gunboat shouldn't be used for contesting points directly due to its weak crew size, and protection unless the area has already been cleared. The largest threat to the Sparviero are similar hydrofoils and faster patrol boats such as the [[PG 02]], and the [[PT-811]] which can contest the Sparviero from reaching flanking spots, using their superior speed and firepower. Similarly tiered destroyers such as the [[USS Barker]] also pose a threat because their main armaments can hullbreak the smaller gunboat.
-The Sparviero is a fairly complicated hydrofoil to play, it's a ship that needs to be played for quite a while to be fully understood. With its light armor it will be hard to come out of a solo encounter as a winner. This ship should be played in a group, be it other Sparviero or other ships, NEVER be alone. With its excellent rate of fire it can take out light ships in a few shots. We recommend the 76mm with the following ammunition: 60 76/62 SAPOM and 35 HE-VT MOM 76/62. Unfortunately with the low penetration of the SAPOMs you will only be able to shoot at small and light targets, or aim at precise modules on the slightly larger ships, for example the main turrets or engines. So to conclude, back to what we were saying, this ship should be used exclusively in groups and preferably against lightly armored targets.
+The Sparviero is a fairly complicated hydrofoil to play, it's a ship that needs to be played for quite a while to be fully understood. With its light armour, it will be hard to come out of a solo encounter as a winner. This ship should be played in a group, be it with other Sparviero or other ships, NEVER be alone. With its excellent rate of fire, it can take out light ships in a few shots. It is recommended to bring 60 SAPOM and 35 HE-VT MOM shells. Unfortunately with the low penetration of the SAPOMs you will only be able to shoot at small and light targets, or aim at precise modules on the slightly larger ships, for example the main turrets or engines.
 === Pros and cons ===
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 * Effective cannon
 * Access to a radar
 '''Cons:'''
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 == History ==
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-In the 1970s, on a derivation of the American "pegasus" project, the 928-22A "swordfish" project was born, which was to be known as the "Sparviero" (P420),
+In the 1970s, on a derivation of the American "pegasus" project, the 928-22A "swordfish" project was born, which was to be known as the ''"Sparviero"'' (P420), It was a missile hydrofoil with "submerged wings" designed to replace torpedo boats and motorboats in the difficult Adriatic theatre.
-missile hydrofoil with "submerged wings" designed to replace MAS and motorboats in the difficult Adriatic theater and built with ship wings.
+The program was to be financed by the 1975 Naval Law and after the prototype ''"Sparviero"'', CNR Muggiano would construct 6 units, finally completed in 1983.
 Built in light alloy with a honeycomb structure, they were armed with a 76/62 OTO super fast gun and 2 OTOMAT missiles.
-In 23 meters and about 60 tons fully loaded was concentrated the firepower of a frigate, governed by a crew of 10 men.
+At 23 metres and about 60 tons fully loaded, it had the concentrated firepower of a frigate, governed by a crew of 10 men.
-The Sparviero P420 hydrofoil is part of the Nibbio class, a series of missile hydrofoils that remained as a remnant of the NATO program in seven examples including the prototype Sparviero.
+The ''Sparviero'' P420 hydrofoil is part of the ''Nibbio'' class, a series of missile hydrofoils that remained as a remnant of the NATO program in seven examples including the prototype ''Sparviero''.
-These hydrofoils entered service during the seventies in the MMI (Italian Navy), the hydrofoils were classified with the P and the pennant number, all 7 examples were put into service and these were:
+These hydrofoils entered service during the '70s in the MMI (Italian Navy), the hydrofoils were classified with P and the pennant number, all 7 examples were put into service and these were:
-* '''Sparviero - P420'''
+* ''Sparviero'' - P420
-* Nibbio - P421
+* ''Nibbio'' - P421
-* Falcone - P422
+* ''Falcone'' - P422
-* Astore- P423
+* ''Astore'' - P423
-* Grifone - P424
+* ''Grifone'' - P424
-* Gheppio - P425
+* ''Gheppio'' - P425
-* Condor - P426
+* ''Condor'' - P426
-The end of the Cold War also decreed the decommissioning of the hydrofoils, which were partially replaced by new smaller units, such as the Commander Class, whose operational capabilities are extended by the availability of a helicopter on board.
+The end of the Cold War also decreed the decommissioning of the hydrofoils, which were partially replaced by new smaller units, such as the Commander class, whose operational capabilities are extended by the availability of a helicopter on board.
-These Hydrofoils remained in service until they were decommissioned during the early 2000s.
+These hydrofoils remained in service until they were decommissioned during the early 2000s.
-Japan service
+'''Japanese service'''
-Nibbio class ships were built for Japan and delivered between 1993 and 1995 but they had a different armament from the Italian ones, that is a JM 61-M Vulcan 20mm minigun and 4 SSM-1B missiles.
+''Nibbio''-class ships were built for Japan and delivered between 1993 and 1995 but they had a different armament from the Italian ones, a JM61-M Vulcan 20 mm minigun and 4 SSM-1B missiles.
 The class was renamed to Missile-Tei 1-Go and consisted of:
-* PG-01
+* ''PG-01''
-* [[PG 02|PG-02]]
+* ''[[PG 02]]''
-* PG-03
+* ''PG-03''
 === [[wt:en/news/6690-development-italian-fleet-early-access-packs-en|Devblog]] ===
 During the 1960s, the Alinavi consortium developed a hydrofoil attack craft on the basis of the PGH-2 Tucumcari design, previously built by Boeing. In the early 1970s, a prototype was ordered for construction, receiving the name "Sparviero". The Sparvieros served faithfully with the Italian Navy until early in 2000 before being finally decommissioned.
 == Media ==

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-The Sparviero's 10 crew is protected by 8 mm of armour around the hull, and 3 mm of armour around the superstructure. This lacklustre armour isn't substantial enough to protect the ship from constant damage from machine guns or auto cannons. The gun in particular is extremely easy to disable thanks to its size and position on the ship. The Sparviero has the best chance for survival when it is on a flanking rout using its high speed to avoid frontal engagements. The gunboat also lacks anti-aircraft guns controlled by AI to defend against planes, but that can be countered by loading the variable time shell and shooting manually at aircraft.
+The Sparviero's crew is protected by 8 mm of armour around the hull, and 3 mm of armour around the superstructure. This lacklustre armour isn't substantial enough to protect the ship from constant damage from machine guns or auto cannons. The gun in particular is extremely easy to disable thanks to its size and position on the ship. The Sparviero has the best chance for survival when it is on a flanking rout using its high speed to avoid frontal engagements. The gunboat also lacks anti-aircraft guns controlled by AI to defend against planes, but that can be countered by loading the variable time shell and shooting manually at aircraft.
 === Mobility ===
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-The Spaviero is one of the few ships equipped with a hydrofoil, allowing the gun boat to reach a high speed of 93 km/h when raised out of the water, but while out of the water the ship becomes difficult to manoeuvre in tight environments. In contrast, the Spaviero can only move 20 km/h in reverse, but the hull will remain in the water. While the ship's hull is submerged, the hydrofoils pose a risk of ramming parts of the environment, such as reefs and land under shallow water, so it is recommended to learn what positions might pose a threat to beaching the boat.
+The Sparviero is one of the few ships equipped with a hydrofoil, allowing the gun boat to reach a high speed of 93 km/h when raised out of the water, but while out of the water the ship becomes difficult to manoeuvre in tight environments. In contrast, the Sparviero can only move 20 km/h in reverse, but the hull will remain in the water. While the ship's hull is submerged, the hydrofoils pose a risk of ramming parts of the environment, such as reefs and land under shallow water, so it is recommended to learn what positions might pose a threat to beaching the boat.
 === Modifications and economy ===
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 == History ==
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-The Sparviero-class was designed in Italy to be a fast attack craft in 1970. 7 ships of the class were produced, with the Spaviero being later decommissioned in 1991.
+The Sparviero-class was designed in Italy to be a fast attack craft in 1970. 7 ships of the class were produced, with the Sparviero being later decommissioned in 1991.
 === [[wt:en/news/6690-development-italian-fleet-early-access-packs-en|Devblog]] ===
-During the 1960’s, the Alinavi consortium developed a hydrofoil attack craft on the basis of the PGH-2 Tucumcari design, previously built by Boeing. In the early 1970’s, a prototype was ordered for construction, receiving the name ‘Sparviero’. The Sparvieros served faithfully with the Italian Navy until early in 2000 before being finally decommissioned.
+During the 1960s, the Alinavi consortium developed a hydrofoil attack craft on the basis of the PGH-2 Tucumcari design, previously built by Boeing. In the early 1970s, a prototype was ordered for construction, receiving the name "Sparviero". The Sparvieros served faithfully with the Italian Navy until early in 2000 before being finally decommissioned.
 == Media ==
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-{{Youtube-gallery|v-XAYHhtTqg|'''Sparviero {{!}} Premium Flipped Review''' - ''Flipped StuG''}}<gallery mode="packed" caption="Store Pack Images" heights="150">
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 == See also ==
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 * ''reference to the series of the ship;''
 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' -->
-* [[76 mm/62 OTO-Melara Compact (76 mm)|76mm/62 OTO-Melara Compact (76 mm)]]
-* [[76 mm/62 OTO-Melara (76 mm)|76mm/62 OTO-Melara (76mm)]]
+* [[USS Tucumcari]]
-* [[Albatros|Albratos]]
+* [[Albatros]]
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