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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' (abbreviated as '''{{Specs|pseudonym}}''') is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German naval ferry barge {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.79 "Project X"]] in the fleet closed beta test.
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' (abbreviated as '''{{Specs|pseudonym}}''') is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} German naval ferry barge {{Battle-rating|1}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.79 "Project X"]] in the fleet closed beta test.
 
  
 
== General info ==
 
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The maximum speed of the {{PAGENAME}} is 19.8 km/h, which is a mediocre speed compared to other ships it can meet.
 
The maximum speed of the {{PAGENAME}} is 19.8 km/h, which is a mediocre speed compared to other ships it can meet.
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=== Modifications and economy ===
 
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{{main|10.5 cm SK C/32 (105 mm)}}
 
{{main|10.5 cm SK C/32 (105 mm)}}
  
The two SK C/32 turrets have a maximum ammo of 200 shells. The reload speed is a total  of 4.64 seconds. The main gun can fire the following ammo types: HE, HE with base fuse, HE-TF.
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The two SK C/32 turrets have a maximum ammo of 200 shells. The reload speed is a total  of 4.64 seconds. The main gun can fire the following ammo types: HE, HE with base fuse, HE-TF.
  
 
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{{main|2 cm/65 Flakvierling 38 (20 mm)|MG M38(t) (15 mm)}}
 
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=== Special armament ===
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=== Additional armament ===
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{{main|WBD depth charge}}
 
{{main|WBD depth charge}}
  
 
There are 4 WBD depth charges on the boat. These can be used as a close range weapon, although they only fire behind you so don't treat them as weapons with any reach.
 
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== Usage in battles ==
 
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Players seeking to defeat the {{PAGENAME}} will try to close in from a blind spot or when the {{PAGENAME}} is occupied with other opponents. Use the secondary armaments to deal with these fast-moving boats as the main 105 mm guns would be too slow to react to new, close-by threats.
 
Players seeking to defeat the {{PAGENAME}} will try to close in from a blind spot or when the {{PAGENAME}} is occupied with other opponents. Use the secondary armaments to deal with these fast-moving boats as the main 105 mm guns would be too slow to react to new, close-by threats.
 
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! Seakeeping
 
! colspan="2" | Unsinkability
 
! colspan="3" | Firepower
 
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| Dry-Docking
 
| Tool Set
 
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| 10.5 cm Sprgr. L/4.4 Bd.Z
 
| 20 mm HET magazines
 
| Anti-Air Armament Targeting
 
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| II
 
| Rudder Replacement
 
| Fire Protection System
 
| Smokescreen
 
| 10.5 cm Sprgr. L/4.4 Zt.Z
 
| 20 mm APT magazines
 
| Auxiliary Armament Targeting
 
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| III
 
| Propeller Replacement
 
| Shrapnel Protection
 
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| Improved Rangefinder
 
| Depth Charges
 
| Primary Armament Targeting
 
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| IV
 
| Engine Maintenance
 
| New Pumps
 
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=== Pros and cons ===
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
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* Good armament against ships and planes
 
* Good armament against ships and planes
 
* Armour quite good when angled
 
* Armour quite good when angled
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AF D3
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AF D3

Description

The D3-class, AF D3 (abbreviated as AF D3) is a rank German naval ferry barge with a battle rating of (AB), (RB), and (SB). It was introduced in Update 1.79 "Project X" in the fleet closed beta test.

General info

Survivability and armour

Although the armour doesn't cover the whole boat, the survivability is not that bad as it is a very long boat with lots of empty space inside for shells to go through. It is thus important that enemies with rapid-firing guns do not get too close to the AF D3 as they can riddle the entire boat with shells and hit critical components through the armour.

Staying far from the enemies and attacking them with the 105 mm guns is the best way to improve the lifespan of the AF D3.

Mobility

The maximum speed of the AF D3 is 19.8 km/h, which is a mediocre speed compared to other ships it can meet.

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

Modifications and economy

Armament

Primary armament

The two SK C/32 turrets have a maximum ammo of 200 shells. The reload speed is a total of 4.64 seconds. The main gun can fire the following ammo types: HE, HE with base fuse, HE-TF.

Ammo information:

HE : 20mm penetration any range and any angle. Exeplosive mass: 1.55 KG

HE with base fuse: 50 mm penetration at 1 KM, 21 mm at 15 KM. Explosive mass: 1.55 KG

HE-TF: 20 mm penetration any range and any angle. Explosive mass: 1.55 KG

All rounds have a muzzle velocity of 900 m/s

Secondary armament

20 mm ammo types:

  • Universal (36 mm pen at 10 m, 17 mm at 2 km)
  • HET magazines (36 mm pen at 10 m, 17 mm at 2 km)
  • APT magazines (36 mm pen at 10 m, 17 mm at 2 km)

Anti-aircraft armament

A single 37 mm SK C/30 cannon is available in the anti-aircraft weapon slot for the AF D3.

3.7 cm SK C/30
Ammo capacity 2000
Fire rate 30 rounds/minute
Reloading rate 2 seconds
Vertical guidance -10°/+80°
Horizontal guidance ±180°
Targeting speed 17°/s
Targeting vertical speed 13°/s

Additional armament

Main article: WBD depth charge

There are 4 WBD depth charges on the boat. These can be used as a close range weapon, although they only fire behind you so don't treat them as weapons with any reach.

Usage in battles

Try to stay at long ranges, where the guns and armour work good together. At close range try to angle, the downside is you will only be able to use the front guns or maybe back guns, so long range is the best play here.

Players seeking to defeat the AF D3 will try to close in from a blind spot or when the AF D3 is occupied with other opponents. Use the secondary armaments to deal with these fast-moving boats as the main 105 mm guns would be too slow to react to new, close-by threats.

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Good armament against ships and planes
  • Armour quite good when angled

Cons:

  • Armour quite easily to defeat if not angled
  • Angling armour only allow some guns to be used in combat

History

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See also

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Germany barges
Anti-air ferries  SF40 Light · SF40 Heavy
Naval ferry barges  AF D1 · AF D3