MS-53

MS-53

MS-53

Description

The CRDA 60t (2a), MS-53 is a rank Italian motor torpedo boat with a battle rating of (AB), (RB), and (SB). It was introduced in Update "Starfighters".

General info

Survivability and armour

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Mobility

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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

Armament

Primary armament

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Additional armament

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Usage in battles

To use this boat and similar Italian boats, it is recommended to engage targets head-on with the bow gun as it will be easier to aim than if you expose your side to use both guns, all while reducing your exposure to incoming fire.

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Can carry 4 torpedoes with various degrees of spread.
• Adequate speed when spaded.
• Good reload speed for the main guns

Cons:

• Lacks armament (only 2 x 20 mm cannons)

History

Along with the MS-15 (and the postwar renumbered modifications MS-472 and MS-473), the MS-53 is part of the CRDA 60t family of torpedo boats. The CRDA 60t family was developed for higher stability against sea conditions compared to the MAS boats.

MS-53 is part of the second series of CRDA 60t. Compared to the first series (which includes the MS-15), the bow is raised, the torpedo tubes were redesigned to have hatches, and an extra pair of MAS-type torpedo launchers at the rear are added.

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See also

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