S-100

This page is about the German motor torpedo boat S-100. For the other version, see S-100 (1944).

S-100

S-38b

S-147

S-100

S-38b

S-147

Germany

II Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
2.3	2.3	2.3

Class:

Motor torpedo boat

Boat

Research:11 000

Purchase:22 000

Description

The S-100-class, S-100 is a rank II German motor torpedo boat with a battle rating of 2.3 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.79 "Project X" as part of the fleet closed beta test.

General info

Survivability and armour

Armourfront / side / back

Hull40 mm (wood)

Superstructure4 mm (steel)

Number of section3

Displacement117 t

Crew21 people

The S-100, like most low tier ships, has limited armour protection. The bridge is protected by 12 mm of hardened armour and the two rear turrets are similarly defended. None of the other components of the ship, such as the engines and fuel tanks, are protected.

Mobility

Speedforward / back

AB109 / 33 km/h

RB78 / 24 km/h

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Mobility Characteristics
Game Mode	Upgrade Status	Maximum Speed (km/h)		Turn Time (s)	Turn Radius (m)
		Forward	Reverse
AB	Stock	___	___
	Upgraded	109	33
RB/SB	Stock	___	___
	Upgraded	78	24

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference

AB659 → 838

RB891 → 1 134

Total cost of modifications10 440

13 820

Talisman cost750

Crew training6 300

Experts22 000

Aces250

Research Aces220 000

Reward for battleAB / RB / SB

60 / 90 / 100 %

124 / 124 / 124 %

Modifications

Seakeeping	Unsinkability	Firepower
Dry-Docking Research: 420 Cost: 560 90 Rudder Replacement Research: 390 Cost: 520 80 Propeller Replacement Research: 1 300 Cost: 1 700 270 Engine Maintenance Research: 680 Cost: 900 140	Damage Control Division Research: 420 Cost: 560 90 Fire Division Research: 390 Cost: 520 80 Smokescreen Research: 390 Cost: 520 80 New Pumps Research: 680 Cost: 900 140	Anti-Air Armament Targeting Research: 420 Cost: 560 90 37 mm HE clips Research: 420 Cost: 560 90 20 mm HET magazines Research: 420 Cost: 560 90 Auxiliary Armament Targeting Research: 390 Cost: 520 80 37 mm APT clips Research: 390 Cost: 520 80 20 mm APT magazines Research: 390 Cost: 520 80 Primary Armament Targeting Research: 1 300 Cost: 1 700 270 Artillery Support Research: 680 Cost: 900 140 Torpedo Mode Research: 680 Cost: 900 140 Mines Research: 680 Cost: 900 140

Armament

Primary armament

Turret2 cm/65 C/38 automatic cannon

Ammunition2000 rounds

Belt capacity40 rounds

Fire rate480 shots/min

Vertical guidance-5° / 60°

Turret2 x 2 cm/65 Flakzwilling 38 automatic cannon

Ammunition4000 rounds

Belt capacity40 rounds

Fire rate501 shots/min

Vertical guidance-5° / 60°

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Secondary armament

Turret3.7 cm FlaK-Lafette C/36 mounting

Ammunition2000 rounds

Belt capacity5 rounds

Fire rate250 shots/min

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Anti-aircraft armament

2 х Turret7.92 mm MG15 machine gun

Ammunition1500 rounds

Belt capacity75 rounds

Fire rate1000 shots/min

One machine gun is mounted on either side of the bridge. Because of this, they have very limited traverse and are mostly ineffective against aircraft. However, they do have a high rate of fire.

Additional armament

Setup 14 x 533 mm G7a torpedo

Setup 24 x EMF moored magnetic mine

Setup 34 x 533 mm G7a torpedo

2 x EMF moored magnetic mine

The torpedo tubes are fixed to the hull of the ship so torpedoes must be aimed by changing the direction of the vessel. They have a maximum speed of 81 km/h.

Usage in battles

The S-100 shares the same hull and playstyle as the S-38b. The key differences is the 3,7 cm auxiliary weapon and the limited AA firing angle. Although it's tempting to, turning broadside to use the centre-mounted dual cannons is ill-advised in most cases as the hull is fragile. Using speed to deliver surprise attacks and flanking lone enemies is the way to go, but never attack an group when outnumbered. Captains may find the S-100 an effective destroyer hunter with this ship's high speed and effective torpedoes.

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Slightly faster than the S-38b when fully upgraded with same mobility
• Excellent fast-firing cannons with double the ammo capacity compared to its predecessor
• 3,7 cm cannon makes for an amazing AA
• Great torpedoes with convenient firing angle and excellent damage

Cons:

• 7.92 mm MG 15 have limited firing angles and are ineffective as AA armament
• Minimal hull protection

Media

In-game graphic showcasing two S-100s on an attack run in a rough seas.

See also

Related development

• S-204 Lang

External links

• [Devblog] S-100 (1945): Master of the Seas

Lürssen Werft
Schnellboot
Type S-38	S-38 · S-38b · MC 485*
Type S-100	S-100 · S-147 · S-204 Lang
Fast Attack Craft
Jaguar-class	Jaguar
Albatros-class	Albatros · Bussard
	*S-67 in post-war Italian Service