MPK-163

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A-10A Thunderbolt (Early)
MPK-163
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MPK-163
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Description

The Pr.122bis (MPK-163) is a rank II Soviet sub-chaser with a battle rating of 2.0 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced during Update 1.79 "Project X" along with the initial Soviet naval tree.

General info

Survivability and armour

Armourfront / side / back
Main fire tower12 / 12 / 0 mm
Hull8 mm (steel)
Superstructure4 mm (steel)
Number of section5
Displacement380 t
Crew60 people

MPK-163 has the following structural layout:

  • Hull: 8 mm, steel
  • Superstructure: 4 mm, steel

Armour on this ship is largely non-existent. The only armour to be found is on the gun turrets, and maxes out at 12 mm, meaning anything larger than 7.7 mm in calibre will punch through at nearly any range. The crew is thankfully plentiful and well-spaced throughout the ship, meaning you can tank a couple of hits before a total crew loss is observed. Engines are easily damaged and have a tendency to lead to fires aboard the ship. Ammunition stowage is decently protected, though remains vulnerable.

Mobility

Speedforward / back
AB82 / 49 km/h
RB54 / 32 km/h

Straight-line speed is excellent when spaded; this vessel is capable of reaching 71 km/h in Arcade Battles, easily capable of outrunning stock S-boats. For its size, the boat is extremely fast and somewhat manoeuvrable, however like its predecessor, the length of the boat makes it difficult to navigate in shallow waters or tight corridors, and stopping distance is also an issue.

Mobility Characteristics
Game Mode Upgrade Status Maximum Speed (km/h) Turn Time (s) Turn Radius (m)
Forward Reverse
AB Stock ___ ___
Upgraded 82 49
RB/SB Stock ___ ___
Upgraded 54 32

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference
AB450 → 565 Sl icon.png
RB673 → 845 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications6 930 Rp icon.png
6 720 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost530 Ge icon.png
Crew training3 000 Sl icon.png
Experts10 000 Sl icon.png
Aces125 Ge icon.png
Research Aces160 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
30 / 40 / 100 % Sl icon.png
112 / 112 / 112 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Seakeeping Unsinkability Firepower
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Dry-Docking
Research:
280 Rp icon.png
Cost:
270 Sl icon.png
65 Ge icon.png
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Rudder Replacement
Research:
260 Rp icon.png
Cost:
250 Sl icon.png
60 Ge icon.png
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Propeller Replacement
Research:
430 Rp icon.png
Cost:
420 Sl icon.png
105 Ge icon.png
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Engine Maintenance
Research:
750 Rp icon.png
Cost:
730 Sl icon.png
180 Ge icon.png
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Damage Control Division
Research:
280 Rp icon.png
Cost:
270 Sl icon.png
65 Ge icon.png
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Fire Division
Research:
260 Rp icon.png
Cost:
250 Sl icon.png
60 Ge icon.png
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Smokescreen
Research:
260 Rp icon.png
Cost:
250 Sl icon.png
60 Ge icon.png
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New Pumps
Research:
750 Rp icon.png
Cost:
730 Sl icon.png
180 Ge icon.png
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Anti-Air Armament Targeting
Research:
280 Rp icon.png
Cost:
270 Sl icon.png
65 Ge icon.png
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85mm_ussr_navy_AP_ammo_pack
Research:
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Cost:
270 Sl icon.png
65 Ge icon.png
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37 mm HE clips
Research:
280 Rp icon.png
Cost:
270 Sl icon.png
65 Ge icon.png
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Auxiliary Armament Targeting
Research:
260 Rp icon.png
Cost:
250 Sl icon.png
60 Ge icon.png
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85mm_ussr_distant_fuse_navy_he_ammo_pack
Research:
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Cost:
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60 Ge icon.png
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37 mm AP clips
Research:
260 Rp icon.png
Cost:
250 Sl icon.png
60 Ge icon.png
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Primary Armament Targeting
Research:
430 Rp icon.png
Cost:
420 Sl icon.png
105 Ge icon.png
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Improved Rangefinder
Research:
430 Rp icon.png
Cost:
420 Sl icon.png
105 Ge icon.png
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Depth Charges
Research:
430 Rp icon.png
Cost:
420 Sl icon.png
105 Ge icon.png
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Bomb mortar
Research:
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Cost:
730 Sl icon.png
180 Ge icon.png

Armament

Primary armament

Turret85 mm/52 90-K cannon
Ammunition240 rounds
Vertical guidance-5° / 77°
Main article: 90-K (85 mm)

Provide information about the characteristics of the primary armament. Evaluate their efficacy in battle based on their reload speed, ballistics and the capacity of their shells. Add a link to the main article about the weapon: {{main|Weapon name (calibre)}}. Broadly describe the ammunition available for the primary armament, and provide recommendations on how to use it and which ammunition to choose.

Secondary armament

Turret37 mm/67 70-K automatic cannon
Ammunition2000 rounds
Belt capacity5 rounds
Fire rate180 shots/min
Main article: 37 mm/67 70-K (37 mm)

The secondary gun is a 37 mm 70-K gun with a high rate of fire for its calibre and is most effective as an AA gun, and should be left as one unless pesky patrol boats manage to surpass your large primary, then switch to this gun to take care of them quickly, as this gun has an exquisite firing arc on your boat and a good turn rate. It really isn't effective against other sub-chasers of your size.

Anti-aircraft armament

3 х Turret2 x 12.7 mm DShK machine gun
Ammunition4000 rounds
Belt capacity50 rounds
Fire rate600 shots/min
Main article: DShK (12.7 mm)

An important part of the ship's armament responsible for air defence. Anti-aircraft armament is defined by the weapon chosen with the control Select anti-aircraft weapons. Talk about the ship's anti-air cannons and machine guns, the number of guns and their positions, their effective range, and about their overall effectiveness – including against surface targets. If there are no anti-aircraft armaments, remove this section.

Additional armament

Setup 112 x BB-1 large depth charge
Setup 232 x RBM mortar
2 x BB-1 large depth charge
Setup 332 x RBM mortar
14 x BB-1 large depth charge

Describe the available additional armaments of the ship: depth charges, mines, torpedoes. Talk about their positions, available ammunition and launch features such as dead zones of torpedoes. If there is no additional armament, remove this section.

Usage in battles

Describe the technique of using this ship, the characteristics of her use in a team and tips on strategy. Abstain from writing an entire guide – don't try to provide a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought. Talk about the most dangerous opponents for this vehicle and provide recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of playing with this vehicle in various modes (AB, RB, SB).

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Fast for a ship of its size
  • Effective cannon
  • Good secondaries and AA guns for its battle rating
  • Lots of spaced-out crew
  • Surprisingly good flanker with its heavy weapons and decent speed

Cons:

  • Reload on the main cannon is mediocre at best
  • Large target
  • Poor steering
  • Has a habit of igniting easily

History

The Pr. 122bis, MPK-163 was a ship of the Pr. 122bis class (NATO designation: Kronshtadt class) with modified main armament. Commissioned in the 1950s, the Kronshtadt class served as border patrol vessels and were also capable of anti-submarine duties. MPK-163 was a unique member of the Pr. 122bis class armed with one less 37 mm 70-K autocannon - her counterpart, the Pr. 122bis, can be found in the Soviet coastal forces tech tree as a gift premium vessel.

In the late 1940s, the Pr. 122bis or Kronshtadt class were developed as a 300-ton displacement small submarine chaser class for the Soviet Union’s fleet, though they were substantially larger than wartime ship classes such as the MO-4 and OD-200 classes. The ships displaced 325 tons full load and had a crew of 50, though the MPK-163 had two more crew members and displaced 380 tons full load. Standard vessels were powered by three 1200 hp diesel engines, though the MPK-163 had the centre diesel engine exchanged for a 1000 hp gas turbine engine. This addition resulted in the fitting of a second funnel behind the first one, giving the ship it’s unique appearance compared to other vessels of its class.

The MPK-163 was also equipped with an 85 mm main cannon and three dual DShK heavy machine gun mounts. It also equipped a single 37 mm 70-K anti-aircraft cannon, which differed from the other ships of the class as the Pr. 122bis ships carried two 70-K AA guns. As a submarine chaser, the MPK-163 was capable of fitting depth charges or naval mines. In total, 236 Pr. 122bis vessels were produced, though the MPK-163 is a unique vessel among the Pr. 122bis class. The MPK-163 entered service in December of 1955 as the last ship in the Pr. 122 class with hull number 673; after 14 years of service, it was retired in April of 1970.

Media

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See also

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External links


USSR sub-chasers
Pr. 122  MPK pr.122A · MPK Pr.122bis
Pr. 163  MPK-163
Pr. 201  MPK Pr.201K · MPK Pr.201M
Pr. 204  MPK Pr.204