LS 4 Esau

LS 4 Esau

LS 4 Esau

Germany

I Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
1.0	1.0	1.0

Class:

PREMIUM

Motor torpedo boat

Boat

Purchase:250

Description

The LS 4 Esau is a premium rank I German motor torpedo boat with a battle rating of 1.0 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.83 "Masters of the Sea" as part of the release of the fleet into open beta test.

General info

Survivability and armour

This motor torpedo boat does not have any defensive armour, however, it does have good overall durability and seaworthiness.

Mobility

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Armament

Primary armament

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Torpedo armament

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Usage in battles

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Pros and cons

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History

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See also

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Germany premium ships
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