R-301

R-301

R-130

SF40 Heavy

R-301

R-130

SF40 Heavy

Germany

II Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
2.3	2.3	2.3

Class:

Motor torpedo boat

Boat

Research:14 000

Purchase:32 000

Description

The R-301-class, R-301 is a rank II German motor torpedo boat with a battle rating of 2.3 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.79 "Project X" as part of the fleet closed beta test.

General info

Survivability and armour

The R-301 is constructed using wood, the superstructure is hardened wood constructed to a thickness of 12 mm. The wooden construction of the R-301 means fire is one of the biggest threats to survival of the ship. There is no armour on the ship, apart from the gun shields and hardened superstructure. The R-301 has a crew complement of 42, increased by 1 compared to the R-boot R-130. The R-301 still provides a great attachment of sailors, which helps to increases the overall survivability of the R-301 dramatically compared to other ships in this tier.

Compared to the previous version R-boot R-130 which only offered two single 2 cm/65 C/30 (20 mm) automatic cannons and a single 3.7 cm FlaK-Lafette C/36 (37 mm) automatic cannon. This is now significantly increased even more with two twin 2 cm/65 C/38 (20 mm) automatic cannons, replacing the two single 2 cm/65 C/30 automatic cannons with twice as much stopping power and 200 round magazines for them. Additionally the legendary single 3.7 cm FlaK-Lafette C/36 automatic cannon stays the same the depth charge racks are replaced with two torpedo tubes are added.

However, the internal components of the R-301 are spaced out, meaning a good volley of enemy fire will not completely incapacitate the ship.

• The engine is placed, under the conning tower of the ship, with the transmission extending towards the stern (Rear) to the Voith Schneider propulsion system.
• The transmission & propeller systems are under the waterline which protects it from most enemy rounds, which would penetrate the ship.
• The engines system can be destroyed by enemy fire since it extends above the waterline.
• The ships fuel and ammunition storage can be penetrated by enemy fire, since these are located above the waterline.

Mobility

The R-301 may seem slow in comparison to the other naval ships at this tier, due to its length. The Voith Schneider propulsion system, as found on the R-41 & R-130 has been replaced with a conventional three bladed propeller and transmission system. The engines have been increased from two to three.

The top speed has been increased by the change of propulsion system:

• In arcade it has a maximum speed of 57 km/h.
• In realistic & simulator is 43 km/h.

However, the change from the Voith Schneider to the conventional blades has had a significant change on the manoeuvrability of this ship. It is incapable off performing the once fine manoeuvrable dance acts of the previous Voith Schneider propulsion system, which powered the R-boot R-41 & R-boot R-130.

Armament

Primary armament

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Secondary armament

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Torpedo armament

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Special armament

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Usage in battles

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Modules

Tier	Seakeeping		Unsinkability		Firepower
I	Dry-Docking		Tool Set		20 mm HET magazines	37 mm Psgr L'spur Zerl
II		Rudder Replacement	Fire Protection System	Smokescreen	20 mm APT magazines	Auxiliary Armament Targeting
III	Propeller Replacement					Primary Armament Targeting
IV		Engine Maintenance	New Pumps	Mines	Artillery Support	Torpedo Mode

Pros and cons

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History

Developed in the inter-war period, the R-Boots (Raumbootes) were designed as minesweepers, and they had deliberately low draughts in order to operate close to the coast. The armament was limited due to the intended mission of the ships. Propulsion was provided by two MAN marine diesel engines, providing 1,836 horsepower each and driving two shafts. Construction utilized a metal understructure and wooden framing.

424 R-Boots were completed, and they continually saw service up until 1945. They were notably used during the 1940 invasion of Norway. Only 140 of these ships survived the war, with many captured by the Allies or divided up between the Allies as spoils of war. 24 R-Boots were eventually reintroduced to the West German Navy and operated until the 1960’s.

The R-Boots, despite being built as minesweepers, were forced into other roles during the war. They were used for search-and-rescue (SAR), ship hunting, coastal patrol, and convoy escort, among other duties such as minelaying. The ships were rarely used in their intended role (minesweeping) because of the defensive nature of the war for the Kriegsmarine.

R-301 was the lead ship of an R-Boot class, significantly larger than the preceding R-218. It had a length of 41 meters and a displacement of 160 tons. This class consisted of R-301 through R-312, and the class was constructed from 1942 to 1945. The biggest change from the preceding classes of R-Boot was the addition of two 533 mm torpedo tubes, for use against enemy surface vessels. The R-301 class also added a third screw for increased speeds, up to 24 knots.

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