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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
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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-493 Freccia was the first boat of the Freccia class, laid down in 30 April 1963, launched 9 January 1965 and finally commissioned 6 July 1965. It was tested and used in different configurations to improve any problems for the next convertible torpedo boat of the same class, ran a few exercises with the various configurations, and was joined by the [[Saetta P-494|P-494 Saetta]] in 1966. It did not do much in service, and after the failure of the convertible torpedo boats it was disarmed in 15 September 1984, and later decommissioned on 15 February 1985.
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} Italian motor torpedo boat {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during [[Update "Starfighters"]] as a reward for the [[wt:en/news/6808-special-operation-s-u-m-m-e-r-2020-en|2020 Operation S.U.M.M.E.R.]] event.
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The P-493 Freccia was added with the [[wt:en/news/6808-special-operation-s-u-m-m-e-r-2020-en|Operation S.U.M.M.E.R. 2020]] event during [[Update "Starfighters"]]. The ship has two configurations: gunboat and torpedo boat. The first configuration gives you access to three 40 mm Breda-Bofors cannons which are very useful against most targets (coastal ships and aircraft) but have limited use against heavier targets such as destroyers and cruisers, while the second configuration gives you access to two 40 mm Breda-Bofors and two 533 mm torpedo launchers which can be very useful against destroyers and cruisers.
 
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
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The only armour on this vehicle surrounds the main cannons, which can be useful for keeping the guns operational when coming under fire. However, the rest of the vehicle has no armour protection.
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The ship lack armor, but usually the ammo magazines aren't dangerous since most time the crew will die before the ship exploding.
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The Freccia can survive a number of hits when dealing with gunboats, but higher-calibre cannons such as those on destroyers will have no trouble sinking it.
 
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The hull of the vessel is made up of 8 mm of steel, and the superstructure is made up of 4 mm of steel.
 
  
 
=== Mobility ===
 
=== Mobility ===
 
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The ship has good speed for its size, but lacks manoeuvrability.
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The ship has a superb speed for it's size, but lacks maneuverability
  
 
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{{main|40 mm/70 Breda-Bofors (40 mm)}}
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{{main|40 mm/70 Breda-Bofors type 107 (40 mm)}}
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The main armament on the Freccia are 40 mm/70 Breda-Bofors type 107 cannons, one at the bow and one at the stern, as well as the option of an additional cannon amidships by sacrificing the torpedoes. These guns have access to two ammunition belt types, High Explosive Fragmentation Incendiary Tracers belts or High Explosive Variable Time Fuse belts, the latter of which has a 7 m trigger radius making it quite useful for dealing with enemy aircraft, especially when they are at relatively close range.
 
  
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The turrets have a full 360° arc of horizontal rotation and traverse at 95°/second, certainly fast enough to keep up with most surface and air targets. These guns are protected by some armour which will aid in keeping them operational against enemy fire, although this is the only armour on the whole vessel.
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=== Additional armament ===
 
=== Additional armament ===
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{{main|S.I. 270/533X6.84 Tipo L (533 mm)}}
 
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The Freccia P-493 can be equipped with a pair of torpedoes sporting a warhead of 270 kg of TNT, a maximum range of 8 km, and a speed of 81 km/h.
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The secondary armaments are a pair of torpedoes with a max range of 8km and a speed of 81km/h with a warhead of 270kg of TNT.
  
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
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With its powerful 40 mm cannons, the Freccia can shred most enemy boats. However, it lacks armour and since the cannons have difficulty damaging most bluewater ships, it is better to stay in the coastal areas of the map. Carrying torpedoes reduces the firepower against boats, but it will make it viable to kill destroyers since the torpedoes deal decent amounts of damage. The 40 mm cannons have HE-VT rounds so the Freccia can kill most planes without problem. Noteworthy enemies are the Pr. 206 and its variants: MPK Pr.12412, SKR-7, and also the Saetta since those ships can deal massive amounts of damage to small boats.
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With the powerful 40mm cannons, the Freccia can shred most enemies boats with its cannons, so staying in the boat areas is really recommended since the it-s cannon can't damage most blue water ships. Carrying torpedoes would reduce the firepower against boats, but it will make it viable to kill destroyers since it's torpedoes deal decent amount of damage. One strategy to achieve that is to go in reverse and deploying smoke while a destroyer is crossing near, so you can torpedo it without getting shot since the smoke will cover you. Also, since the 40mm have HE-VT it can kill most planes without problems. Noteworthy enemies are the Pr. 206 and it's other versions, MPK Pr.12412, SKR-7, and the Saetta since those ships can deal massive amounts of damage to small boats.  
  
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
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'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
  
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* Poor survivability
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* No survivability
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* Not suited for fighting destroyers
 
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* Not suited for long range combat with its cannons
 
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* No armour
 
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
 
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{{main|MC Freccia (Family)|l1=History of the Motocovertibile Classe Freccia}}
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The patrol boat P493 Freccia is the first ship of its class (MC590). It was followed by [[Saetta P-494]] and the never completed Dardo P-495.
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The patrol boat P-493 Freccia is the first ship of the MC Freccia class. It was built at the Riva Trigoso shipyard (CNR Riva Trigoso).
 
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The unit was laid down on April 30, 1963 as MC590, and was launched on January 9, 1965, entering service on July 6 of that year. On September 1, it was renamed Freccia with pennant number Patrol boat P-493.
 
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The Freccia P-493 was followed by the [[Saetta P-494]] completed on April 25, 1966, and the never completed Dardo P-495.
 
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Disarmed on September 15, 1984, she was decommissioned on February 15, 1985.
 
  
 
== Media ==
 
== Media ==

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Freccia P-493

Description

The MC 590, Freccia P-493 is a premium gift rank Italian motor torpedo boat with a battle rating of (AB), (RB), and (SB). It was introduced during Update "Starfighters" as a reward for the 2020 Operation S.U.M.M.E.R. event.

General info

Survivability and armour

The ship lack armor, but usually the ammo magazines aren't dangerous since most time the crew will die before the ship exploding.

Mobility

The ship has a superb speed for it's size, but lacks maneuverability

Mobility Characteristics
Game Mode Upgrade Status Maximum Speed (km/h) Turn Time (s) Turn Radius (m)
Forward Reverse
AB Stock ___ ___
Upgraded
RB/SB Stock ___ ___
Upgraded

Modifications and economy

Armament

Primary armament

Main article: 40 mm/70 Breda-Bofors type 107 (40 mm)

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: {{main|Weapon name (calibre)}}. Broadly describe the ammunition available for the primary armament, and provide recommendations on how to use it and which ammunition to choose.

Additional armament

Main article: S.I. 270/533X6.84 Tipo L (533 mm)

The secondary armaments are a pair of torpedoes with a max range of 8km and a speed of 81km/h with a warhead of 270kg of TNT.

Usage in battles

With the powerful 40mm cannons, the Freccia can shred most enemies boats with its cannons, so staying in the boat areas is really recommended since the it-s cannon can't damage most blue water ships. Carrying torpedoes would reduce the firepower against boats, but it will make it viable to kill destroyers since it's torpedoes deal decent amount of damage. One strategy to achieve that is to go in reverse and deploying smoke while a destroyer is crossing near, so you can torpedo it without getting shot since the smoke will cover you. Also, since the 40mm have HE-VT it can kill most planes without problems. Noteworthy enemies are the Pr. 206 and it's other versions, MPK Pr.12412, SKR-7, and the Saetta since those ships can deal massive amounts of damage to small boats.

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Incredible firepower with 3 x 40 mm autocannons
  • Decent speed

Cons:

  • No survivability

History

The patrol boat P493 Freccia is the first ship of its class (MC590). It was followed by Saetta P-494 and the never completed Dardo P-495.

Media

Skins
Videos
Freccia P-493 - Event Flipped Review - Flipped StuG

See also

Boats of comparable role, configuration and era

External links


Cantiere navale di Riva Trigoso
Motor Torpedo Boats 
Freccia-class  Freccia P-493
Destroyers 
Indomito-class  Impetuoso

Italy boats
Motor torpedo boats  MC-490 · Freccia P-493 · MAS 555 · MAS 561 · MAS 569
  MS-15 · MS-53 · MS-472 · Stefano Turr · VAS 201 · GIS 811 · MS 444 · MC 485
Motor gun boats  MAS 441 · MS-473 · MV-611 · Alano · Sparviero
Motor torpedo gun boats  Saetta P-494
Gunboats  Albatros · Alcione

Italy premium ships
Motor torpedo boats  Freccia P-493 · MAS 569 · MS 444 · MC 485
Motor gun boats  Sparviero
Sub-chasers  Folaga
Destroyers  RN Aquilone · RN Aviere · RN Geniere · RN Tigre · Geniere
Heavy cruisers  RN Pola
Battleships  RN Leonardo da Vinci

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