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| + | [[File:Guiraud depth charge.jpg|thumb|x250px|Port '''Guiraud 100kg depth charge''' launched off [[Vautour]]]] | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
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| + | '''Guiraud depth charge''' is a French anti-submarine depth charge used on some of the French destroyers. It's the largest domestic depth charge used by French bluewater vessels. | ||
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| + | Originally introduced to the French navy in 1922, Guiraud depth charged had their roots in WW1, and could be found in various sizes, from 40 to 200 kg. 100kg Guiraud depth charge Mle 1922 could be launched from the Depth Charge thrower Mle 1928 at the range of up to 250 meters, and Mortarman could train the weapon to accurately bomb submarines without manoeuvring the vessel. | ||
=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | === Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | ||
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== General info == | == General info == | ||
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| + | Guiraud depth charge has characteristic typical to the depth charge throwers of other nations, such as the British [[Y-gun Mk.VII depth charge]]. Comparatively speaking, it has a short range, but retains a good explosive filler. | ||
=== Effective damage === | === Effective damage === | ||
| − | ''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of depth charge (high explosive, splash damage, etc)'' | + | <!-- ''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of depth charge (high explosive, splash damage, etc)'' --> |
| + | 100 kg explosive is enough to cripple or outright destroy any destroyer or coastal vessel, but the difficulty to landing the charge on target makes it effectively a non-factor. | ||
=== Comparison with analogues === | === Comparison with analogues === | ||
| − | ''Give a comparative description of depth charges that have firepower equal to this weapon.'' | + | <!-- ''Give a comparative description of depth charges that have firepower equal to this weapon.'' --> |
| + | Guiraud has a large explosive filler, and one of the highest explosive-mass-to-total-mass ratios among the depth charges. | ||
| + | {{Naval special armament table|depth charges}} | ||
== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
| − | ''Describe situations when you would utilise this depth charge in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)'' | + | <!-- ''Describe situations when you would utilise this depth charge in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)'' --> |
| + | Guiraud is extremely situational, as its short range and a lack of aiming tools make it usable against enemy vessels only at the ramming range. | ||
=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
| − | ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.'' | + | <!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.'' --> |
'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
| − | * | + | * Large explosive filler |
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
| − | * | + | * Short range at which charge is ejected makes it possible to damage your own vessel |
| + | * No user interface elements assisting in aiming the mortar, regardless of the game mode | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
| − | ''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the weapon and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>.'' | + | <!-- ''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the weapon and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>.'' --> |
| + | 100kg Guiraud depth charge Mle 1922 were introduced four years after the end of the Great War, with the introduction of the then-new contre-torpilleurs. The 100 kg designation came from the TNT mass of the explosive filler used, while the total mass of the depth charge was 176 kg (8 kg fuse+primer, 24 kg casing, 46 kg arbor). | ||
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| + | Initially they were paired with British Thornycroft Mk IV (Mle 1918) depth charge throwers, which were replaced by 100/250 mm depth charge throwers Mle 1928 with the introduction of the [[Jaguar (Destroyer) (Family)|Jaguar-class]]. The new throwers were lighter, and allowed charge to be ejected on a range of up to 250 meters. But they suffered from reliability and robustness compared to the older Thornycroft design. | ||
== Media == | == Media == | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
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* ''reference to the article about the variant of the weapon;'' | * ''reference to the article about the variant of the weapon;'' | ||
| − | * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.'' | + | * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.'' --> |
| + | * [[Y-gun Mk.VII depth charge]] (another depth charge thrower widely used on French bluewater vessels) | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
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* ''topic on the official game forum;'' | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
| − | * ''other literature.'' | + | * ''other literature.'' --> |
| + | * ''French Destroyers: Torpilleurs D'escadre and Contre-Torpilleurs, 1922-1956'' by John Jordan and Jean Moulin (page 231, 232, 233) | ||
{{Naval depth charges}} | {{Naval depth charges}} | ||
[[Category:Naval special armaments]] | [[Category:Naval special armaments]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:36, 1 July 2024
Port Guiraud 100kg depth charge launched off Vautour
Contents
Description
Guiraud depth charge is a French anti-submarine depth charge used on some of the French destroyers. It's the largest domestic depth charge used by French bluewater vessels.
Originally introduced to the French navy in 1922, Guiraud depth charged had their roots in WW1, and could be found in various sizes, from 40 to 200 kg. 100kg Guiraud depth charge Mle 1922 could be launched from the Depth Charge thrower Mle 1928 at the range of up to 250 meters, and Mortarman could train the weapon to accurately bomb submarines without manoeuvring the vessel.
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
General info
Guiraud depth charge has characteristic typical to the depth charge throwers of other nations, such as the British Y-gun Mk.VII depth charge. Comparatively speaking, it has a short range, but retains a good explosive filler.
Effective damage
100 kg explosive is enough to cripple or outright destroy any destroyer or coastal vessel, but the difficulty to landing the charge on target makes it effectively a non-factor.
Comparison with analogues
Guiraud has a large explosive filler, and one of the highest explosive-mass-to-total-mass ratios among the depth charges.
| Name | Country of origin |
Mass (kg) | Explosive type |
Explosive mass (kg) |
TNT equivalent (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.2 in T37 |  |
29 | Torpex | 15.9 | 25.44 |
| B TG |  |
63 | TNT | 50 | 50 |
| B TG 100 | |
126 | TNT | 100 | 100 |
| BAS | |
160 | Torpex | 70 | 112 |
| BB-1 |  |
165 | TNT | 130 | 130 |
| BM-1 | |
45 | TNT | 25 | 25 |
| Guiraud |  |
176 | TNT | 130 | 130 |
| K-gun Mk.9 | |
190 | TNT | 136 | 136 |
| Limbo mortar |  |
177 | Minol | 94 | 108.1 |
| Mk.6 | |
190 | TNT | 136 | 136 |
| Mk.6 mortar | |
190 | TNT | 136 | 136 |
| Mk.9 | |
190 | TNT | 136 | 136 |
| Mk.10 Hedgehog mortar | |
29 | Torpex | 15.9 | 25.44 |
| Mk.VII | |
196 | TNT | 130 | 130 |
| RBM mortar | |
160 | Amatol | 70.8 | 70.8 |
| Type 3 |  |
50 | Type 88 | 20 | 26 |
| Type 95 | |
160 | Amatol | 100 | 100 |
| WBD |  |
196 | Amatol | 130 | 130 |
| WBF | |
139 | Amatol | 60 | 60 |
| WBG | |
160 | Amatol | 100 | 100 |
| Y-gun Mk.VII | |
196 | TNT | 130 | 130 |
Usage in battles
Guiraud is extremely situational, as its short range and a lack of aiming tools make it usable against enemy vessels only at the ramming range.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Large explosive filler
Cons:
- Short range at which charge is ejected makes it possible to damage your own vessel
- No user interface elements assisting in aiming the mortar, regardless of the game mode
History
100kg Guiraud depth charge Mle 1922 were introduced four years after the end of the Great War, with the introduction of the then-new contre-torpilleurs. The 100 kg designation came from the TNT mass of the explosive filler used, while the total mass of the depth charge was 176 kg (8 kg fuse+primer, 24 kg casing, 46 kg arbor).
Initially they were paired with British Thornycroft Mk IV (Mle 1918) depth charge throwers, which were replaced by 100/250 mm depth charge throwers Mle 1928 with the introduction of the Jaguar-class. The new throwers were lighter, and allowed charge to be ejected on a range of up to 250 meters. But they suffered from reliability and robustness compared to the older Thornycroft design.
Media
Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.
See also
- Y-gun Mk.VII depth charge (another depth charge thrower widely used on French bluewater vessels)
External links
- French Destroyers: Torpilleurs D'escadre and Contre-Torpilleurs, 1922-1956 by John Jordan and Jean Moulin (page 231, 232, 233)
| Naval depth charges | |
|---|---|
| USA | Mk.6 · Mk.6 mortar · K-gun Mk.9 |
| Germany | WBD · WBF · WBG |
| Foreign: | BB-1 (USSR) · Mk.6 (USA) · Type 95 (Japan) |
| USSR | BB-1 · BM-1 · MBU-600 mortar · RBM mortar |
| Britain | Limbo mortar · Mk.10 Hedgehog mortar · Mk.VII · Y-gun Mk.VII |
| Foreign: | Mk.6 mortar (USA) |
| Japan | Type 3 · Type 95 |
| Foreign: | Mk.6 mortar (USA) · Mk.9 (USA) · Mk.10 Hedgehog (Britain) |
| Italy | B TG · B TG 100 · BAS |
| Foreign: | WBG (Germany) · Mk.10 Hedgehog (Britain) |
| France | Guiraud |
| Foreign: | Mk.VII (Britain) · Y-gun Mk.VII (Britain) |
