Pr.123K

Pr.123K

Pr.123-bis

Pr.1204 late

Pr.123K

Pr.123-bis

Pr.1204 late

USSR

III Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
2.3	2.3	2.3

Class:

Motor torpedo boat

Boat

Research:26 000

Purchase:76 000

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Description

The Pr.123K "Komsomolets" is a rank III Soviet motor torpedo boat with a battle rating of 2.3 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced during Update 1.79 "Project X" when the Soviet fleet was implemented into the game.

General info

Survivability and armour

Armourfront / side / back

Hull4 mm (steel)

Superstructure4 mm (steel)

Number of section3

Displacement23 t

Crew7 people

The Pr.123K, like the majority of vessels at rank I, has no armour. As this is a boat of the same class as its predecessor in-game (Pr. 123bis), it has the same vulnerabilities - easily destroyed engines and frequent fires.

Mobility

Speedforward / back

AB135 / 46 km/h

RB96 / 33 km/h

The Pr.123K "Komsomolets" has one of te best top speeds, acceleration and manouverability in the game for a ship - 135 km/h in AB and 96 km/h in RB. This plays as it's biggest advantage, compared with its small size, it leads to a sort of "hit and run" playstyle. If you have mastered the playstyle of the G-5 reserve torpedo boat, you will master the Pr.123 easily.

Mobility Characteristics
Game Mode	Upgrade Status	Maximum Speed (km/h)		Turn Time (s)	Turn Radius (m)
		Forward	Reverse
AB	Stock	___	___
	Upgraded	135	46
RB/SB	Stock	___	___
	Upgraded	96	33

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference

AB1 077 → 1 327

RB1 473 → 1 816

Total cost of modifications26 800

50 100

Talisman cost1 100

Crew training22 000

Experts76 000

Aces500

Research Aces320 000

Reward for battleAB / RB / SB

90 / 140 / 100 %

142 / 142 / 142 %

Modifications

Seakeeping	Unsinkability	Firepower
Dry-Docking Research: 1 800 Cost: 3 400 155 Rudder Replacement Research: 1 500 Cost: 2 800 130 Propeller Replacement Research: 2 200 Cost: 4 100 190 Engine Maintenance Research: 2 200 Cost: 4 100 190	Damage Control Division Research: 1 800 Cost: 3 400 155 Fire Division Research: 1 500 Cost: 2 800 130 Smokescreen Research: 1 500 Cost: 2 800 130 New Pumps Research: 2 200 Cost: 4 100 190	14mm_ussr_KPVT_HEI_ammo_pack Research: 1 800 Cost: 3 400 155 14mm_ussr_KPVT_API_ammo_pack Research: 1 500 Cost: 2 800 130 Primary Armament Targeting Research: 2 200 Cost: 4 100 190 Depth Charges Research: 2 200 Cost: 4 100 190 Artillery Support Research: 2 200 Cost: 4 100 190 Torpedo Mode Research: 2 200 Cost: 4 100 190

Armament

Primary armament

Turret2 x 14.5 mm KPV machine gun

Ammunition3000 rounds

Belt capacity50 rounds

Fire rate600 shots/min

Vertical guidance-20° / 70°

The Pr. 123K has half the number of machine guns than Pr. 123bis, but they have a larger caliber (dual 14.5 mm KPV machine guns). This is a generally disadvantage at this battle rating, because the vast majority of boats you will face will have no armour and so volume of fire is more important than the power of the ammunition.

However the KPV is a very powerful gun, and with API ammunition it can do considerable internal and crew damage, destroying any other small boat in the game with 2-3 reloads, and even significantly reducing the crew of much larger vessels such as destroyers. Effective use of the guns requires good understanding of lead and aiming offsets for speed and angle - opponents will often not adequately compensate for your speed, while you can be causing damage at ranges up to 1.5km

The guns are mounted in the stern, giving a very wide angle of fire excluding a relatively small angle either side of straight ahead.

Additional armament

Setup 12 x 450 mm wet-heating 45-36NU torpedo

Setup 24 x BB-1 depth charge

Setup 32 x 450 mm wet-heating 45-36NU torpedo

4 x BB-1 depth charge

The Pr. 123K is equipped with 2 x 450 mm wet-heating 45-36NU torpedoes, which are placed on the sides of the boat. When released, they are fired forwards already at speed, which allows you to get a jump on any opponents who are in the torpedo range. It is a good idea to rush tougher opponents and fire your torpedoes very close to them to guarantee a hit (use this tactic at higher battle ratings to get rid of the toughest ships).

The Pr. 123K can carry 4 BB-1 depth charges, which can be used as time-based mines or as traps for opponents who are circling you. It is advised to read the full BB-1 article which covers its uses in more depth.

Usage in battles

The Pr. 123K has only two machine guns, which are dual-mounted, but they have a larger caliber (14.5 mm) than its predecessor. Moreover, it gets two torpedoes, which are fired forwards at speed (can be an advantage, but also a disadvantage). All of that weaponry is placed on a motor boat which can reach very high speeds. It's a boat that will help you grind out USSR rank I fleet.

After playing the Pr. 123bis, this boat will seem to have much less firepower. It is also problematic that you have to expose your side to engage any opponents, because your machine guns are placed behind the bridge. This boat is harder to use, but it can encounter opponents at battle rating 3.0, some of which you cannot penetrate. You have to play very carefully, and always stay at speed, or you will get picked of very quickly by gun boats with large guns. You should be the person to capture points for your team, and stay a nuisance for the enemies.

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Can reach very high speeds, which makes flanking easy and makes it harder to hit the boat.
• Has 2 torpedoes which are guaranteed to sink opponents on impact.

Cons:

• No armour.
• No anti-air armament.
• Inability to engage opponents right in-front.

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