S-38b

S-38b

S-38

S-100

S-38b

S-38

S-100

Germany

II Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
1.7	1.7	1.7

Class:

Motor torpedo boat

Boat

Research:7 900

Purchase:10 000

Description

The S-38b is a rank II German motor torpedo boat with a battle rating of 1.7 (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

Armourfront / side / back

Hull40 mm (wood)

Superstructure4 mm (steel)

Number of section3

Displacement115 t

Crew31 people

The S-38b is nearly identical to the S-38 in terms of survivability. The S-38b has the same hull construction and composition, yet the bridge is constructed of 10 mm thick anti-fragmentation armour. This means the bridge is more resilient to damage on the S-38b than S-38.

Mobility

Speedforward / back

AB106 / 33 km/h

RB76 / 24 km/h

The S-38b is also nearly identical to the S-38 in terms of mobility. It too is quick and agile. The difference is that the S-38b is slightly quicker forwards at 106 KPH (66 MPH).

Mobility Characteristics
Game Mode	Upgrade Status	Maximum Speed (km/h)		Turn Time (s)	Turn Radius (m)
		Forward	Reverse
AB	Stock	___	___
	Upgraded	106	33
RB/SB	Stock	___	___
	Upgraded	76	24

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference

AB340 → 426

RB505 → 633

Total cost of modifications6 910

6 730

Talisman cost530

Crew training3 000

Experts10 000

Aces125

Research Aces160 000

Reward for battleAB / RB / SB

40 / 50 / 100 %

112 / 112 / 112 %

Modifications

Seakeeping	Unsinkability	Firepower
Dry-Docking Research: 460 Cost: 450 90 Rudder Replacement Research: 310 Cost: 300 60 Propeller Replacement Research: 580 Cost: 560 115 Engine Maintenance Research: 560 Cost: 550 110	Damage Control Division Research: 460 Cost: 450 90 Fire Division Research: 310 Cost: 300 60 Smokescreen Research: 310 Cost: 300 60 New Pumps Research: 560 Cost: 550 110	20 mm HET magazines Research: 460 Cost: 450 90 Auxiliary Armament Targeting Research: 310 Cost: 300 60 20 mm APT magazines Research: 310 Cost: 300 60 Primary Armament Targeting Research: 580 Cost: 560 115 Depth Charges Research: 580 Cost: 560 115 Torpedo Mode Research: 560 Cost: 550 110 Artillery Support Research: 560 Cost: 550 110

Armament

Primary armament

Turret2 cm/65 C/38 automatic cannon

Ammunition2000 rounds

Belt capacity40 rounds

Fire rate480 shots/min

Vertical guidance-4° / 60°

Turret2 cm/65 C/30 automatic cannon

Ammunition2000 rounds

Belt capacity20 rounds

Fire rate276 shots/min

Vertical guidance-5° / 50°

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Secondary armament

Turret2 x 7.92 mm MG34 machine gun

Ammunition3000 rounds

Belt capacity150 rounds

Fire rate900 shots/min

The main difference between the S-38 and the S-38b is the presence of MG34 machine guns. These machine guns are more suited towards firing upon aircraft instead of ships; citing their meagre calibre. The machine guns are mounted behind the bridge and are initially aimed upwards. The location of these machine guns allows them to fire on either side of the ship, and fire upon aircraft.

Additional armament

Setup 12 x 533 mm G7a torpedo

Setup 26 x WBD depth charge

Setup 32 x 533 mm G7a torpedo

6 x WBD depth charge

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Usage in battles

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Pros and cons

Pros:

• Very close to the S-38, one could go from the S-38 to the S-38b with no special learning required
• Main cannons are the same as the ones found on the S-38
• Better armour then the armour found on the S-38
• Quicker, while maintaining the same handling characteristics
• Same BR as the S-38, meaning one can have the S-38 and S-38b in the same lineup
• Still inexpensive to operate

Cons:

• Most flaws from the S-38 are maintained in the S-38b
• Even with additional MG 34s, anti-air coverage is minimal

History

S-38b was a subclass of S-38 class Schnellboots (S-boots), these being later production ships. The S-38b class added an armored bridge to the design due to the lack of protection for the bridge on the original S-38 class. It was known as the Kallot (Eng: skull cap) because of its round shape. The S-38b class was eventually equipped with more powerful Daimler Benz MB 501 diesel engines, increasing the maximum speed.

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