AF D3
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Description
The Artilleriefahrprahm typ D3 (abbreviated as AF D3) is a Rank II German naval ferry barge 3.0 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.79 "Project X" in the fleet closed beta test.
General info
Survivability and armour
Although the armour is weak ( hull armor 15mm of steel and citadel 4 mm steel, in result is 40mm), the survivability is not that bad as it is a very long boat. If the engine gets hit, you fire back. If the guns get hit, You get to cover. But lets face it,its overall armour is weak.
So, the boat has just a little bit of armor plating, so its not goin to do anything for you at CLOSE RANGE.
But because of the guns are laid at you can do fairly effective broadsides at long range.
Mobility
max speed: 19.8 km/h. A mediocore speed if compared to other ships at its BR.
Armament
Primary armament
TWO 105mm guns SK C/32
The two SK C/32 turrets have a maximum ammo of 200 shells. The reload speed is a total of 4.640 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
2cm/65 Flakvierling 38 (20mm), MG M 38 (t) (15 mm)
Ammo: 2000
Ammo types: universal (36 mm pen at 10 M, 17 mm at 2KM)
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
37 mm SK C/30
Ammo: 2000 rate: 30 rounds/minute
Reload rate: 2 seconds
Horizontal guidance: +- 180°
vertical guidance: -10°/+80°
targeting speed: 17°/sec
targeting vertical : 13°/sec
Usage: AA
Special armament
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. THESE ARE NOT MORTARS.
information: Mass: 194 KG
Explosive mass: 130 KG
Price 40 SL for 4 depth charges
Usage: not that often
Usage in battles
Try to stay at long range, where your guns and armor 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.
How to defeat this 105 mm monster?
try to be sneaky with your boat, if spotted you will be guaranteed dead, or damaged heavily.
So i recommend coming close to the ship as the armor is weak, only downside, you will get a shower or 20 mm guns and a 37 mm gun. The main gun needs some time to turn, so a quick execution is needed
and cons
Pros: good armament against ships and airplanes, armor is good when angled,
Cons: When not angled the enemy can easily penetrate you, when angled only some guns can be used for combat. Depth charges are rarely used as you are a long range fighter.
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| Germany barges | |
|---|---|
| Anti-air ferries | SF40 Light · SF40 Heavy |
| Naval ferry barges | AF D1 · AF D3 |
