S-100

This page is about the German motor torpedo boat S-100. For the other version, see S-100 (1944).

S-100

S-100

Description

The S-100-class, S-100 is a rank German motor torpedo boat with a battle rating of (AB), (RB), and (SB). It was introduced in Update 1.79 "Project X" as part of the fleet closed beta test.

General info

Survivability and armour

The S-100, like most low tier ships, has limited armour protection. The bridge is protected by 12 mm of hardened armour and the two rear turrets are similarly defended. None of the other components of the ship, such as the engines and fuel tanks, are protected.

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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Secondary armament

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Anti-aircraft armament

One machine gun is mounted on either side of the bridge. Because of this, they have very limited traverse and are mostly ineffective against aircraft. However, they do have a high rate of fire.

Additional armament

The torpedo tubes are fixed to the hull of the ship so torpedoes must be aimed by changing the direction of the vessel. They have a maximum speed of 81 km/h.

Usage in battles

The S-100 shares the same hull and playstyle as the S-38b. The key differences is the 3,7 cm auxiliary weapon and the limited AA firing angle. Although it's tempting to, turning broadside to use the centre-mounted dual cannons is ill-advised in most cases as the hull is fragile. Using speed to deliver surprise attacks and flanking lone enemies is the way to go, but never attack an group when outnumbered. Captains may find the S-100 an effective destroyer hunter with this ship's high speed and effective torpedoes.

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Slightly faster than the S-38b when fully upgraded with same mobility
• Excellent fast-firing cannons with double the ammo capacity compared to its predecessor
• 3,7 cm cannon makes for an amazing AA
• Great torpedoes with convenient firing angle and excellent damage

Cons:

• 7.92 mm MG 15 have limited firing angles and are ineffective as AA armament
• Minimal hull protection

Media

In-game graphic showcasing two S-100s on an attack run in a rough seas.

See also

Related development

• S-204 Lang

External links

• [Devblog] S-100 (1945): Master of the Seas

Lürssen Werft
Schnellboot
Type S-38	S-38 · S-38b · MC 485*
Type S-100	S-100 · S-147 · S-204 Lang
Fast Attack Craft
Jaguar-class	Jaguar
Albatros-class	Albatros · Bussard
	*S-67 in post-war Italian Service