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== Description ==
 
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== General info ==
 
== General info ==
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
 
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''Talk about the vehicle's armour. Note the most well-defended and most vulnerable zones, e.g. the ammo magazine. Evaluate the composition of components and assemblies responsible for movement and manoeuvrability. Evaluate the survivability of the primary and secondary armament separately. Don't forget to mention the size of the crew, which plays an important role in fleet mechanics. Save tips for preserving survivability in the "Use in battle" section.''
  
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=== Mobility ===
 
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=== Modifications and economy ===
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== Armament ==
 
== Armament ==
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=== Primary armament ===
 
=== Primary armament ===
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''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: <code><nowiki>{{main|Weapon name (calibre)}}</nowiki></code>. Broadly describe the ammunition available for the primary armament, and provide recommendations on how to use it and which ammunition to choose.''
 
''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: <code><nowiki>{{main|Weapon name (calibre)}}</nowiki></code>. Broadly describe the ammunition available for the primary armament, and provide recommendations on how to use it and which ammunition to choose.''
 
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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.
 
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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=== Additional armament ===
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== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==

Revision as of 12:03, 29 December 2020

Albatros
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Albatros
Research:220 000 Specs-Card-Exp.png
Purchase:640 000 Specs-Card-Lion.png
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Description

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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

Talk about the vehicle's armour. Note the most well-defended and most vulnerable zones, e.g. the ammo magazine. Evaluate the composition of components and assemblies responsible for movement and manoeuvrability. Evaluate the survivability of the primary and secondary armament separately. Don't forget to mention the size of the crew, which plays an important role in fleet mechanics. Save tips for preserving survivability in the "Use in battle" section.

If necessary, use a graphics template to show the most well-protected or most vulnerable points in the armour.

Mobility

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

Write about the ship's mobility. Evaluate its power and manoeuvrability, rudder rerouting speed, stopping speed at full tilt, with its maximum forward speed and reverse speed.

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°

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.

Torpedo armament

Albatros Albatros launching its two Seal DM2A1 torpedoes. Note how they are facing to the rear.
Main article: Seal DM2A1

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.

Additional armament

Setup 12 x 533 mm Seal DM2A1 torpedo

Describe the available additional armaments of the ship: depth charges, mines, torpedoes. Talk about their positions, available ammunition and launch features such as dead zones of torpedoes.

If there is no additional armament, remove this section.

Usage in battles

Realistic Battles:

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.

Modules

Tier Seakeeping Unsinkability Firepower
I Dry-Docking Tool Set
II Rudder Replacement Fire Protection System Smokescreen 76 mm DM-261
III Propeller Replacement Improved Rangefinder Primary Armament Targeting
IV Engine Maintenance New Pumps

Pros and cons

Albatros 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

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

Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the ship in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the ship and adding a block "/ History" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Ship-name)/History) and add a link to it here using the main template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <ref></ref>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <references />. This section may also include the ship's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under === In-game description ===, also if applicable).

Media

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

See also

Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:

  • reference to the series of the ship;
  • links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.

External links

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  • topic on the official game forum;
  • encyclopedia page on the ship;
  • other literature.


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