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== Description ==
 
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German motor torpedo gun 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 '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German fast attack craft {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.79 "Project X"]] as part of the fleet closed beta test.
 
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
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The Albatros' armour is lacklustre and will be only able to withstand low calibre fire and small amounts of explosive fragmentation. The bridge, hull, and turrets barely have armour, meaning they will quickly be damaged or even destroyed by 12.7 mm or 20 mm armour-piercing rounds. When it comes to components, it is easy to make ammo explosion in the Albatros as the ammunition is above the waterline. When it comes to air threats (machine gun strafes, rockets, bombs), the Albatros will be able to survive them with some exceptions to bombs. Bombs that land within a 40 m radius of the ship can cause fatal damage (it will also depend on the type of bomb, weight, TNT equivalent, etc).
  
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=== Mobility ===
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The Albatros, as a Cold War fast attack craft, changes completely the doctrine of previous ships, meaning it compensates armour with speed. It is able to reach speeds above 40 knots (~75 km/h), making it terrifyingly fast for a ship of its with its firepower. It is more than capable of reaching the battlefield faster than other destroyers and will outrun cruisers and battleships. When it comes to manoeuvrability, the Albatros leaves nothing to be desired. It is able to do tight turns (relatively tight turns but with greater speed than other destroyers) as well as accelerate and decelerate quickly.
  
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=== Modifications and economy ===
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== Armament ==
 
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=== Primary armament ===
 
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=== Torpedo armament ===
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The Albatros is armed with the powerful OTO-Melara 76 mm Compact autocannon, the same gun as seen in the [[OTOMATIC]]. They are powerful weapons which will decimate almost every vessel it faces, not only because of the calibre but also because the rate of fire, which is doubled as it has two turrets. The autocannons have access to both high explosive and proximity fuzed ammunition, this being HE and HE-VT. It is recommended to utilize HE as primary ammunition against everything but aircraft. When it comes to aircraft, HE-VT is recommended due to the proximity fuse. With the use of radar, engaging enemy targets becomes easier than engaging them with eyesight.
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[[File:Type_143_firing_Seal_DM2A1_Torpedoes.png|500px|thumb|'''{{PAGENAME}}''' ''Albatros'' launching its two [[Seal DM2A1]] torpedoes. Note how they are facing to the rear.]]
 
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Armament consists of two [[Seal DM2A1]] torpedoes mounted in tubes on the aft deck. These torpedoes are launched with their tails facing forward. Upon entering the water, they make a tight turn left until coming parallel with the launching ship's original course. They can only be aimed in a forward direction as the tubes are static.
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Armament consists of two [[Seal DM2A1 (533 mm)|Seal DM2A1]] torpedoes mounted in tubes on the aft deck. These torpedoes are launched with their tails facing forward. Upon entering the water, they make a tight turn left until coming parallel with the launching ship's original course. They can only be aimed in a forward direction, as the tubes are static.
  
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
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In Realistic naval battles, the Albatros is a mixed bag. Its high speed makes it great for rushing in to secure capture points and strategic positions at the start of the round. However, the ship lacks in the armour department, and with only 2 main guns, it can get overwhelmed by enemies easily. This ship is best used in a supporting role, where its awesome 76 mm OTO-Melara cannons can shred enemy ships while also benefiting from the extra firepower and protection of friendly craft. In a situation where a player finds themselves alone in the Albatros, it's best to use your speed to head toward friendly forces. It can be good in a one-on-one situation, but as soon as another enemy vessel arrives, the Albatros finds itself at a disadvantage. Torpedoes should be used in rush tactics against larger ships, however it's again advised to do so with support from other vessels. One round from a destroyer or cruiser can badly cripple or even outright sink the Albatros.
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In Realistic naval battles, the Type 143 Albatros is a mixed bag. Its high speed makes it great for rushing in to secure capture points and strategic positions at the start of the round. However, the ship lacks in the armour department, and with only 2 main guns, it can get overwhelmed by enemies easily. This ship is best used in a supporting role where its awesome 76 mm OTO Melara cannons can shred enemy ships while also benefiting from the extra firepower and protection of friendly craft. In a situation where a player finds themselves alone in the Type 143, it's best to use your speed to head toward friendly forces. It can be good in a one-on-one situation, but as soon as another enemy vessel arrives, the Albatros finds itself at a disadvantage. Torpedoes should be used in rush tactics against larger ships, however it's again advised to do so with support from other vessels. One round from a Destroyer or Cruiser can badly cripple or even kill the Albatros.
 
  
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
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* Good speed to get into great positions before the enemy
 
* Good speed to get into great positions before the enemy
 
* Fast firing 76 mm main armaments that can give even destroyers a run for their money
 
* Fast firing 76 mm main armaments that can give even destroyers a run for their money
 
* Guns are stable at high speeds
 
* Guns are stable at high speeds
 
* Variable time fuse shells paired with the great guns makes dealing with aircraft easy
 
* Variable time fuse shells paired with the great guns makes dealing with aircraft easy
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* Lightly armoured
 
* Lightly armoured
 
* Small crew size
 
* Small crew size
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The Albatros-class fast attack craft was the replacement ship for the Type 141 Seeadler-class fast attack craft, a derivative of the Type 140 Jaguar fast attack craft. The design and development started in the 1960s and finished design stages in 1966. It was set under production, with the first unit being launched and commissioned in 1976.
  
 
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<li style="display: inline-block;">[[File:Type 143 view from aft deck.png|none|thumb|'''Type 143''' ''Albatros'' view from aft deck with the cannon and torpedoes looking fore.]]</li>
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<li style="display: inline-block;">[[File:Type 143 dual 76 mm cannons firing.png|none|thumb|'''Type 143''' dual purpose OTO Melara 76 mm guns]]</li>
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<li style="display: inline-block;">[[File:Type 143 bow mounted OTO Melara.png|none|thumb|'''Type 143''' bow mounted OTO Melara.]]</li>
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<li style="display: inline-block;">[[File:Type 143 turning at speed.png|none|thumb|'''Type 143''' ''Albatros'' turning at high speed.]]</li>
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File:Type 143 view from aft deck.png|Type 143 Albatros view from aft deck with the cannon and torpedoes looking fore.
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File:Type 143 aft deck torpedo launchers and cannon.png|Type 143 Albatros aft deck torpedo launchers and cannon.
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File:Type 143 with EXOCET missile launchers.png|Type 143 mid ship MM-38 EXOCET missile launchers.
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File:Type 143 dual 76 mm cannons firing.png|Type 143 dual purpose OTO Melara 76 mm guns
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File:Type 143 side view.png|Type 143 Albatros Side View
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File:Type 143 bow mounted OTO Melara.png|Type 143 bow mounted OTO Melara.
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{{Youtube-gallery|YSxjrQWwEbE|'''The Shooting Range #188''' - ''Metal Beasts'' section at 00:35 discusses the Albatros-Klasse.}}
  
 
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* [[Albatros Klasse (Family)|Albatos Klasse]]
  
 
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{{ShipManufacturer Lürssen}}
 
{{Germany boats}}
 
{{Germany boats}}

Latest revision as of 12:40, 21 July 2024

This page is about the German motor torpedo gun boat Albatros. For the Italian gunboat, see Albatros F543.
Albatros
germ_type143_albatros.png
GarageImage Albatros.jpg
Albatros
Germany flag.png Germany
V Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
3.7 3.7 3.7
Class:
Research:220 000 Specs-Card-Exp.png
Purchase:640 000 Specs-Card-Lion.png
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Description

The Albatros-class, Albatros (143) is a rank V German motor torpedo gun boat with a battle rating of 3.7 (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
Hull45 mm (wood)
Superstructure4 mm (steel)
Number of section6
Displacement391 t
Crew40 people

The Albatros' armour is lacklustre and will be only able to withstand low calibre fire and small amounts of explosive fragmentation. The bridge, hull, and turrets barely have armour, meaning they will quickly be damaged or even destroyed by 12.7 mm or 20 mm armour-piercing rounds. When it comes to components, it is easy to make ammo explosion in the Albatros as the ammunition is above the waterline. When it comes to air threats (machine gun strafes, rockets, bombs), the Albatros will be able to survive them with some exceptions to bombs. Bombs that land within a 40 m radius of the ship can cause fatal damage (it will also depend on the type of bomb, weight, TNT equivalent, etc).

Mobility

Speedforward / back
AB101 / 53 km/h
RB76 / 40 km/h

The Albatros, as a Cold War fast attack craft, changes completely the doctrine of previous ships, meaning it compensates armour with speed. It is able to reach speeds above 40 knots (~75 km/h), making it terrifyingly fast for a ship of its with its firepower. It is more than capable of reaching the battlefield faster than other destroyers and will outrun cruisers and battleships. When it comes to manoeuvrability, the Albatros leaves nothing to be desired. It is able to do tight turns (relatively tight turns but with greater speed than other destroyers) as well as accelerate and decelerate quickly.

Mobility Characteristics
Game Mode Upgrade Status Maximum Speed (km/h) Turn Time (s) Turn Radius (m)
Forward Reverse
AB Stock ___ ___
Upgraded 101 53
RB/SB Stock ___ ___
Upgraded 76 40

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference
AB4 043 → 4 920 Sl icon.png
RB5 035 → 6 127 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications190 000 Rp icon.png
306 000 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost1 900 Ge icon.png
Crew training185 000 Sl icon.png
Experts640 000 Sl icon.png
Aces1 400 Ge icon.png
Research Aces620 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
130 / 210 / 100 % Sl icon.png
184 / 184 / 184 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Seakeeping Unsinkability Firepower
Mods new ship hull.png
Dry-Docking
Research:
19 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
30 000 Sl icon.png
320 Ge icon.png
Mods new ship rudder.png
Rudder Replacement
Research:
11 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
18 000 Sl icon.png
190 Ge icon.png
Mods new ship screw.png
Propeller Replacement
Research:
16 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
26 000 Sl icon.png
270 Ge icon.png
Mods new ship engine.png
Engine Maintenance
Research:
30 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
48 000 Sl icon.png
510 Ge icon.png
Mods ship damage control crew.png
Damage Control Division
Research:
19 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
30 000 Sl icon.png
320 Ge icon.png
Mods ship fire control crew.png
Fire Division
Research:
11 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
18 000 Sl icon.png
190 Ge icon.png
Mods engine smoke screen system.png
Smokescreen
Research:
11 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
18 000 Sl icon.png
190 Ge icon.png
Mods new ship pumps.png
New Pumps
Research:
30 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
48 000 Sl icon.png
510 Ge icon.png
Mods he frag proxi fuze ship.png
76 mm HE-RF
Research:
11 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
18 000 Sl icon.png
190 Ge icon.png
Mods ship rangefinder.png
Improved Rangefinder
Research:
16 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
26 000 Sl icon.png
270 Ge icon.png
Mods new main caliber turrets.png
Primary Armament Targeting
Research:
16 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
26 000 Sl icon.png
270 Ge icon.png

Armament

Primary armament

2 х Turret76 mm/62 OTO-Melara Compact automatic gun
Ammunition400 rounds
Vertical guidance-15° / 85°
Main article: 76 mm/62 OTO-Melara Compact (76 mm)

The Albatros is armed with the powerful OTO-Melara 76 mm Compact autocannon, the same gun as seen in the OTOMATIC. They are powerful weapons which will decimate almost every vessel it faces, not only because of the calibre but also because the rate of fire, which is doubled as it has two turrets. The autocannons have access to both high explosive and proximity fuzed ammunition, this being HE and HE-VT. It is recommended to utilize HE as primary ammunition against everything but aircraft. When it comes to aircraft, HE-VT is recommended due to the proximity fuse. With the use of radar, engaging enemy targets becomes easier than engaging them with eyesight.

Penetration statistics
Ammunition Type of
warhead 		Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
100 m 1,000 m 2,000 m 3,000 m 4,000 m 5,000 m
76 mm DM-251 HE 12 12 12 12 12 12
76 mm DM-261 HE-VT 10 10 10 10 10 10
Shell details
Ammunition Type of
warhead 		Velocity
(m/s) 		Projectile
mass (kg) 		Fuse delay
(s) 		Fuse sensitivity
(mm) 		Explosive mass
(TNT equivalent) (g) 		Ricochet
0% 50% 100%
76 mm DM-251 HE 914 6.3 0 0.1 864.6 79° 80° 81°
Proximity-fused shell details
Ammunition Type of
warhead 		Velocity
(m/s) 		Projectile
mass (kg) 		Fuse delay
(m) 		Fuse sensitivity
(mm) 		Arming
distance (m) 		Trigger
radius (m) 		Explosive mass
(TNT equivalent) (g) 		Ricochet
0% 50% 100%
76 mm DM-261 HE-VT 925 6.3 0 0.1 380 10 668.1 79° 80° 81°

Additional armament

Setup 12 x 533 mm Seal DM2A1 torpedo
Albatros launching its two Seal DM2A1 torpedoes. Note how they are facing to the rear.
Main article: Seal DM2A1 (533 mm)

Armament consists of two Seal DM2A1 torpedoes mounted in tubes on the aft deck. These torpedoes are launched with their tails facing forward. Upon entering the water, they make a tight turn left until coming parallel with the launching ship's original course. They can only be aimed in a forward direction, as the tubes are static.

Usage in battles

In Realistic naval battles, the Albatros is a mixed bag. Its high speed makes it great for rushing in to secure capture points and strategic positions at the start of the round. However, the ship lacks in the armour department, and with only 2 main guns, it can get overwhelmed by enemies easily. This ship is best used in a supporting role, where its awesome 76 mm OTO-Melara cannons can shred enemy ships while also benefiting from the extra firepower and protection of friendly craft. In a situation where a player finds themselves alone in the Albatros, it's best to use your speed to head toward friendly forces. It can be good in a one-on-one situation, but as soon as another enemy vessel arrives, the Albatros finds itself at a disadvantage. Torpedoes should be used in rush tactics against larger ships, however it's again advised to do so with support from other vessels. One round from a destroyer or cruiser can badly cripple or even outright sink the Albatros.

Pros and cons

Albatros firing its main 76 mm OTO-Melara cannons.

Pros:

  • Good speed to get into great positions before the enemy
  • Fast firing 76 mm main armaments that can give even destroyers a run for their money
  • Guns are stable at high speeds
  • Variable time fuse shells paired with the great guns makes dealing with aircraft easy
  • Access to air search and tracking radar

Cons:

  • Lightly armoured
  • Small crew size
  • Small size means compartments and modules are packed rather tight
  • Torpedo tubes are static
  • Only two main guns and no secondary armament

History

The Albatros-class fast attack craft was the replacement ship for the Type 141 Seeadler-class fast attack craft, a derivative of the Type 140 Jaguar fast attack craft. The design and development started in the 1960s and finished design stages in 1966. It was set under production, with the first unit being launched and commissioned in 1976.

Media

Skins
Gallery

  • Type 143 Albatros view from aft deck with the cannon and torpedoes looking fore.

  • Type 143 Albatros aft deck torpedo launchers and cannon.

  • Type 143 mid ship MM-38 EXOCET missile launchers.

  • Type 143 dual purpose OTO Melara 76 mm guns

  • Type 143 Albatros Side View

  • Type 143 bow mounted OTO Melara.

  • Type 143 Albatros turning at high speed.

Video
The Shooting Range #188 - Metal Beasts section at 00:35 discusses the Albatros-Klasse.

See also

Related development

External links

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  • topic on the official game forum;
  • other literature.


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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