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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German motor torpedo boat {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.79 "Project X"]] as part of the fleet closed beta test.
 
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German motor torpedo boat {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.79 "Project X"]] as part of the fleet closed beta test.
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The S-100 class was an improvement of a preceding S-38 class by installing a more powerful engine and adding gun shields to protect gunners from shrapnel. S-100 was sunk while anchored in Le Havre harbour, France on 15th June 1944.
 
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
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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.
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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 ===
 
=== Mobility ===
 
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Despite its size,the S-100 is a fast and manoeuvrable at most speeds, making it an easy ship to control and play. With three engines powering the ship, the acceleration is very good, and with a bit of practice, the S-100 is able to accelerate even during turns. The ship itself does not bleed speed very much when performing hard turns.
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=== Modifications and economy ===
 
=== Modifications and economy ===
 
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The usual route of researching modules should be taken: Tool Set and Fire Protection System as first two vital modules. The next module to be researched that can aid the captain of a S-100 is smokescreen, helping evade enemy fire and launch torpedoes while withdrawing back into the cover of the smoke.
 
  
 
== Armament ==
 
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=== Primary armament ===
 
=== Primary armament ===
 
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{{main|2 cm/65 C/38 (20 mm)|2 cm/65 Flakzwilling 38 (20 mm)}}
 
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The S-100 is armed with three 20 mm cannons. The single 2 cm/65 C/38 automatic cannon is located on the bow with a very limited forward firing angle. Due to the size of ship, the vertical guidance of only -5° makes it unable to fire in front of the ship unless the target is at considerable distance. The second gun is a dual mount 2 cm/65 Flakzwilling 38 automatic cannon located amidship with a 8 mm thick hardened armour plate protecting the crew from machine gun rounds and shrapnels. The gun can be fired effectively only when utilizing it broadside and leaving the vessel vulnerable to enemy fire. Like the bow mounted gun, it has a limited vertical guidance of only -5°, because of the railing around the ship.
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Three different ammunition belts are available:
 
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* '''Universal:''' {{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP|Armour-piercing}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF-T|High-explosive fragmentation tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}}
 
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* '''20 mm HET magazines:''' {{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF-T|High-explosive fragmentation tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP|Armour-piercing}}
 
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* '''20 mm APT magazines:''' {{Annotation|AP|Armour-piercing}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP|Armour-piercing}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}}
 
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=== Secondary armament ===
 
=== Secondary armament ===
 
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{{main|3.7 cm FlaK-Lafette C/36 (37 mm)}}
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The S-100 is armed with a single 3.7 cm FlaK located at the stern, it is protected by a gun shield made from 12 mm thick hardened armour plate. With addition of the ability to use both secondary and primary guns with a single trigger, this gun became the main source of damage against enemies due to being more powerful over distance when compared to 20 mm autocannons. Unfortunately it suffer from poor guidance caused by the railing around the ship like the 20 mm dual mounted cannon. Same tactics should be used as with the 20 mm.
 
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=== Anti-aircraft armament ===
 
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{{main|G7a (533 mm)|EMF mine}}
 
{{main|G7a (533 mm)|EMF mine}}
  
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The torpedo tubes are fixed to the hull of the ship, so torpedoes must be aimed by changing the direction of the vessel. With a base speed of 81 km/h, a range of 6 km and a payload of 358.4 kg TNTeq, the 533 mm G7a torpedoes sport a large explosive mass. When upgraded with a torpedo mode, the speed decreases to 56 km/h while boosting the range to 14 km.
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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 ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
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The S-100 shares the same hull and playstyle as the S-38b. The key differences are 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 a group when outnumbered. Captains may find the S-100 an effective destroyer hunter with this ship's high speed and effective torpedoes.
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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 ===
 
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* Slightly faster than the S-38b when fully upgraded with same mobility
 
* 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
 
* Excellent fast-firing cannons with double the ammo capacity compared to its predecessor
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* 3.7 cm cannon has high rate of fire and no overheat, making very deadly against small ships and aircraft
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* 3,7 cm cannon makes for an amazing AA
 
* Great torpedoes with convenient firing angle and excellent damage
 
* Great torpedoes with convenient firing angle and excellent damage
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
  
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*  3.7 cm cannon has limited arc and cannot shoot directly ahead
 
 
*  7.92 mm MG 15 have limited firing angles and are ineffective as AA armament
 
*  7.92 mm MG 15 have limited firing angles and are ineffective as AA armament
 
* Minimal hull protection
 
* Minimal hull protection
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
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== Media ==
 
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[[File:Germany ship locked.jpg|thumb|none|350px|In-game graphic showcasing two S-100s on an attack run in a rough seas.]]
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== See also ==
 
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S-100
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S-100

Description

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

General info

Survivability and armour

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

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.

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 articles: 2 cm/65 C/38 (20 mm), 2 cm/65 Flakzwilling 38 (20 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.

Secondary armament

Main article: 3.7 cm FlaK-Lafette C/36 (37 mm)

Some ships are fitted with weapons of various calibres. Secondary armaments are defined as weapons chosen with the control Select secondary weapon. 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.

Anti-aircraft armament

Main article: MG 15 (7.92 mm)

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

Main articles: G7a (533 mm), EMF 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

History

Media

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

See also

Related development

External links


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

Germany boats
Motor torpedo boats  LS 3 · LS 4 Esau · KM-5 · VS-10
  S-38 · S-38b · S-100 · S-147 · S-204 Lang · S-701
  R-301
  V-990
  Jaguar · Hugin · Pfeil
Motor gun boats  R-41 · R-130 · Krischan der Große
Motor torpedo gun boats  Albatros · Bussard · MZ1 · Pr. 206
Minelayers  VS-8

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