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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German hydrofoil torpedo boat {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.79 "Project X"]] as part of the fleet closed beta test.
 
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German hydrofoil torpedo boat {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.79 "Project X"]] as part of the fleet closed beta test.
  
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=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
 
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Survivability of the VS-10 is poor. With a crew of only 19 and almost no armor, the boat is very vulnerable against rapid-firing autocannons that is common at this BR, especially from the sides. Due to its spaced profile, however, the VS-10 can take some beatings and even a large caliber hits from destroyers. Always make sure to face your bow (front) against enemy and try not to expose your vulnerable sides as much as possible.
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The survivability of the VS-10 is poor. With a crew of only 19 and almost no armour, the boat is very vulnerable against fast-firing autocannons that are common at this BR, especially on the sides. Due to its spaced profile, however, the VS-10 can take some damage and even a large calibre hit from a destroyer. Always make sure to make your bow (front) face enemy ships and try not to expose your vulnerable sides as much as possible.
  
 
=== Mobility ===
 
=== Mobility ===
 
{{Specs-Fleet-Mobility}}
 
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The VS-10 is a ship that has good mobility, mainly due to its hydrofoils. It is a relatively fast ship, however, the use of hydrofoils can make manoeuvring difficult, especially in shallow waters. The reverse speed of the VS-10 is average.
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The VS-10 has good mobility and acceleration, mainly due to its hydrofoil hull design, which maximizes its forward speed. The boat can reach a top speed of 155/111 km/h (AB/RB) when fully upgraded. However, the use of hydrofoils can make manoeuvring difficult as the ship tends to drift sideways at high speeds and deceleration is weak. The VS-10's reverse speed is mediocre, also due to the hydrofoils, the ship is very slow to move around in reverse, making retreating difficult.
  
 
=== Modifications and economy ===
 
=== Modifications and economy ===
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=== Primary armament ===
 
=== Primary armament ===
 
{{Specs-Fleet-Primary}}
 
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{{main|MG 151 (15 mm)}}
 
{{main|MG 151 (15 mm)}}
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The main armament of the VS-10 consisted of six 15mm MG 151 turrets, three at the bow, one at the bridge's roof, and other two at the stern. If you're familar with the [[LS 3]], it shouldn't take long to get used to the VS-10's armaments. Thanks to its rapid rate of fire of 750 rounds per minute and dense cone of fire, it is very deadly against any lightly-armored boats it may come across. Due to being placed on a larger and taller platforms, the MG 151 on the VS-10 has several improvements over LS 3's such as improved effective range (up to 2.5 km), slower overheat time, larger ammo capacity, and faster reload time. The only drawback of the MG 151 on the VS-10 is that it's quite ineffective against armored targets (especially Soviet armored boats that is quite common at its BR), thus forcing the VS-10 to mainly relies on its torpedoes and artillery support to kill them.
 
  
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There are three ammunition types available:
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The main armament of the VS-10 consisted of six 15 mm MG 151 turrets, three at the bow, one on the bridge's roof, and the remaining two at the stern. If you're familiar with the [[LS 3]], it shouldn't take long to get used to the VS-10's armaments. Thanks to its rapid rate of fire of 750 rounds per minute and dense cone of fire, it is very deadly against any lightly-armoured boats it may come across. Being placed on a larger and taller platform, the MG 151 on the VS-10 has several improvements over the LS 3's such as improved effective range (up to 2.5 km), slower overheat time, larger ammo capacity, and faster reload time. The only drawback of the MG 151 on the VS-10 is that it's quite ineffective against armoured targets (especially Soviet armoured boats that are quite common at its BR), thus forcing the VS-10 to mainly rely on its torpedoes and artillery support to kill them.
  
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* Universal: {{Annotation|APIT|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}}{{-}}{{Annotation|APIT|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}}
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There are three ammunition belts available:
  
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* 15 mm APIT belt: {{Annotation|APIT|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|APIT|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|APIT|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}}
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* '''Universal:''' {{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}}
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* '''15 mm HEIT belts:''' {{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer (self-destroying)}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}}{{-}}{{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer}}
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* '''15 mm APIT belts:''' {{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}}
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* 15 mm HEIT belt: {{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary (self-destruct)}}{{-}}{{Annotation|APIT|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer}}
 
 
=== Additional armament ===
 
=== Additional armament ===
 
{{Specs-Fleet-Additional}}
 
{{Specs-Fleet-Additional}}
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{{main|G7a (533 mm)}}
 
{{main|G7a (533 mm)}}
  
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The VS-10 is equipped with two 533 mm G7a torpedoes. These torpedoes are quick, reaching speeds of 81 kph without the torpedo modification, and with it, 76 kph. Given the VS-10's role as a fast attack craft, it is not suggested to install the torpedo modification, as this craft should be used in the close combat role, as mentioned in the "Usage in Battles" section. Uninstalling the torpedo modification allows for faster target impact, reducing the chance of your prey dodging the torpedoes, and requiring lesser lead, which is useful given their location on the vessel. The two G7a torpedoes are fired from single tubes on either side of the craft. These tubes have a moderate outward spread, unlike the preceding boats in its tree, making firing both at the same target or within close proximity of each other difficult, which is exacerbated by the craft's poor high-speed manoeuvrability.
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The VS-10 is equipped with two 533 mm G7a torpedoes. These torpedoes are quick, reaching speeds of 81 km/h without the torpedo modification, and with it, 76 km/h. Given the VS-10's role as a fast attack craft, it is not suggested to install the torpedo modification, as this craft should be used in the close combat role, as mentioned in the "Usage in Battles" section. Uninstalling the torpedo modification allows for faster target impact, reducing the chance of your prey dodging the torpedoes, and requiring lesser lead, which is useful given their location on the vessel. The two G7a torpedoes are fired from single tubes on either side of the craft. These tubes have a moderate outward spread, unlike the preceding boats in its tree, making firing both at the same target or within proximity of each other difficult, which is exacerbated by the craft's poor high-speed manoeuvrability.
  
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
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The main advantage of the VS-10 is its speed. It can be played in many different ways, however, advancing to the middle of the map and holding down a position is advised. The armament can make short work of lesser-armoured vehicles, however, ships with many crews can pose a challenge. Many ships with guns over 70 mm can destroy the VS-10 in one shot. If faced with a difficult situation, it is advised that you retreat using the VS-10's superior speed. Important threats to this vehicle include the [[SF40 Leichte]] and other ships with large amounts of Anti-Air and secondary weapons.
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The main advantage of the VS-10 is its speed. It can be played in many ways, however, advancing to the middle of the map and holding down a position is advised. The armament can make short work of lesser-armoured vehicles, however, ships with many crews can pose a challenge. Many ships with guns over 70 mm can destroy the VS-10 in one shot. If faced with a difficult situation, it is advised that you retreat using the VS-10's superior speed. Important threats to this vehicle include the [[SF40 Light]] and other ships with large amounts of Anti-Air and secondary weapons.
  
 
When facing the VS-10, aim for the guns on the front deck and the torpedo launchers. Alternatively, aiming for centre mass is possible, however, the VS-10 will likely to be able to defend itself.
 
When facing the VS-10, aim for the guns on the front deck and the torpedo launchers. Alternatively, aiming for centre mass is possible, however, the VS-10 will likely to be able to defend itself.
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
  
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* Placement of the six gun turrets result in a very dense cone of fire against aircraft
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* Placement of the six gun turrets result in a very dense cone of fire against close-range ships and aircraft
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* Lots of ammo, with limited need to reload ensures a continuous stream of fire
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* Lots of ammo, with limited need to reload, ensures a continuous stream of fire
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* Shreds the crews of unarmored targets
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* Quickly depletes the crews of unarmoured targets
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* Very fast top speed for a boat (AB: 155 km/h / RB: 111 km/h)
 
* Stable firing platform at high-speed thanks to the hydrofoils
 
* Stable firing platform at high-speed thanks to the hydrofoils
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* Equpped with deadly G7a torpedoes  
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* Equipped with deadly G7a torpedoes
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
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* Hard to steer, and slower to decelerate when at high speed
 
* Hard to steer, and slower to decelerate when at high speed
 
* Placement of gun turrets makes it hard to get all guns on target when engaging other ships
 
* Placement of gun turrets makes it hard to get all guns on target when engaging other ships
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* Low crew count
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* Guns are inaccurate and slow to reload if jammed
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* No armour
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* Poor survivability due to low crew count and lack of armour
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* Lacks harder-hitting weaponry against larger, armoured vessels, outside of the available torpedoes
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* Lacks harder-hitting weaponry against larger, armoured vessels, outside the available torpedoes
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* Fixed torpedo launchers with very wide spread can be troublesome at times
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* Fixed torpedo launchers with very widespread are impractical in narrow waterways
 
* Hydrofoils make manoeuvring in shallow waters difficult
 
* Hydrofoils make manoeuvring in shallow waters difficult
  
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The VS-10 was an experimental hydrofoil torpedo boat that was constructed in Gebr. Sachsenberg, Hamburg. Ordered in 1942, this ship was constructed of a mixture of materials to include wood, steel, and other alloy metals. The VS-10 was able to achieve a maximum speed of 50 knots, due to its 6,000 hp engine. The VS-10 was later destroyed in 1944 during an allied bombing raid. A similar 'sister' ship to the {{PAGENAME}} was ordered but due to the lateness of the war and lack of needed materials was never constructed.
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The VS-10 was an experimental hydrofoil torpedo boat that was constructed in Gebr. Sachsenberg, Hamburg. Ordered in 1942, this ship was constructed of a mixture of materials to include wood, steel, and other alloy metals. The VS-10 was able to achieve a maximum speed of 50 knots, due to its 6,000 hp engine. The VS-10 was later destroyed in 1944 during an allied bombing raid. A similar 'sister' ship to the {{PAGENAME}} was ordered, but due to the lateness of the war and lack of needed materials was never constructed.
  
 
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== See also ==
 
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Latest revision as of 15:34, 5 May 2023

Rank VI USSR | Premium | Golden Eagles
Su-25K Pack
VS-10
germ_vs10_hydrofoil.png
GarageImage VS-10.jpg
VS-10
Germany flag.png Germany
IV Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
3.0 3.0 3.0
Class:
Research:75 000 Specs-Card-Exp.png
Purchase:250 000 Specs-Card-Lion.png
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Description

The VS-10 is a rank IV German hydrofoil torpedo boat with a battle rating of 3.0 (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
Hull5 mm (steel)
Superstructure4 mm (steel)
Number of section4
Displacement46 t
Crew19 people

The survivability of the VS-10 is poor. With a crew of only 19 and almost no armour, the boat is very vulnerable against fast-firing autocannons that are common at this BR, especially on the sides. Due to its spaced profile, however, the VS-10 can take some damage and even a large calibre hit from a destroyer. Always make sure to make your bow (front) face enemy ships and try not to expose your vulnerable sides as much as possible.

Mobility

Speedforward / back
AB155 / 30 km/h
RB111 / 22 km/h
Mobility Characteristics
Game Mode Upgrade Status Maximum Speed (km/h) Turn Time (s) Turn Radius (m)
Forward Reverse
AB Stock 95 19
Upgraded 155 30
RB/SB Stock 95 19
Upgraded 111 22

The VS-10 has good mobility and acceleration, mainly due to its hydrofoil hull design, which maximizes its forward speed. The boat can reach a top speed of 155/111 km/h (AB/RB) when fully upgraded. However, the use of hydrofoils can make manoeuvring difficult as the ship tends to drift sideways at high speeds and deceleration is weak. The VS-10's reverse speed is mediocre, also due to the hydrofoils, the ship is very slow to move around in reverse, making retreating difficult.

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference
AB2 682 → 3 301 Sl icon.png
RB3 579 → 4 405 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications67 100 Rp icon.png
127 700 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost1 500 Ge icon.png
Crew training72 000 Sl icon.png
Experts250 000 Sl icon.png
Aces940 Ge icon.png
Research Aces480 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
120 / 210 / 100 % Sl icon.png
166 / 166 / 166 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Seakeeping Unsinkability Firepower
Mods new ship hull.png
Dry-Docking
Research:
4 500 Rp icon.png
Cost:
8 700 Sl icon.png
210 Ge icon.png
Mods new ship rudder.png
Rudder Replacement
Research:
3 800 Rp icon.png
Cost:
7 400 Sl icon.png
175 Ge icon.png
Mods new ship screw.png
Propeller Replacement
Research:
8 400 Rp icon.png
Cost:
16 000 Sl icon.png
380 Ge icon.png
Mods new ship engine.png
Engine Maintenance
Research:
5 400 Rp icon.png
Cost:
10 000 Sl icon.png
250 Ge icon.png
Mods ship damage control crew.png
Damage Control Division
Research:
4 500 Rp icon.png
Cost:
8 700 Sl icon.png
210 Ge icon.png
Mods ship fire control crew.png
Fire Division
Research:
3 800 Rp icon.png
Cost:
7 400 Sl icon.png
175 Ge icon.png
Mods engine smoke screen system.png
Smokescreen
Research:
3 800 Rp icon.png
Cost:
7 400 Sl icon.png
175 Ge icon.png
Mods new ship pumps.png
New Pumps
Research:
5 400 Rp icon.png
Cost:
10 000 Sl icon.png
250 Ge icon.png
Mods tank ammo.png
15 mm HEIT belts
Research:
4 500 Rp icon.png
Cost:
8 700 Sl icon.png
210 Ge icon.png
Mods tank ammo.png
15 mm APIT belts
Research:
3 800 Rp icon.png
Cost:
7 400 Sl icon.png
175 Ge icon.png
Mods new main caliber turrets.png
Primary Armament Targeting
Research:
8 400 Rp icon.png
Cost:
16 000 Sl icon.png
380 Ge icon.png
Mods ship art support.png
Artillery Support
Research:
5 400 Rp icon.png
Cost:
10 000 Sl icon.png
250 Ge icon.png
Mods torpedo.png
Torpedo Mode
Research:
5 400 Rp icon.png
Cost:
10 000 Sl icon.png
250 Ge icon.png

Armament

Primary armament

6 х Turret15 mm MG 151 machine gun
Ammunition2400 rounds
Belt capacity600 rounds
Fire rate700 shots/min
Vertical guidance-30° / 80°
Main article: MG 151 (15 mm)

The main armament of the VS-10 consisted of six 15 mm MG 151 turrets, three at the bow, one on the bridge's roof, and the remaining two at the stern. If you're familiar with the LS 3, it shouldn't take long to get used to the VS-10's armaments. Thanks to its rapid rate of fire of 750 rounds per minute and dense cone of fire, it is very deadly against any lightly-armoured boats it may come across. Being placed on a larger and taller platform, the MG 151 on the VS-10 has several improvements over the LS 3's such as improved effective range (up to 2.5 km), slower overheat time, larger ammo capacity, and faster reload time. The only drawback of the MG 151 on the VS-10 is that it's quite ineffective against armoured targets (especially Soviet armoured boats that are quite common at its BR), thus forcing the VS-10 to mainly rely on its torpedoes and artillery support to kill them.

There are three ammunition belts available:

  • Universal: API-T · HEF
  • 15 mm HEIT belts: HEF · HEFI-T* · HEF · API-T
  • 15 mm APIT belts: API-T · API-T · API-T · HEF

Penetration statistics
Ammunition Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
10 m 100 m 500 m 1,000 m 1,500 m 2,000 m
HEF 8 8 7 5 4 3
API-T 33 31 23 16 11 7
HEFI-T* 8 8 7 5 4 3
Shell details
Ammunition Velocity
(m/s) 		Projectile
mass (kg) 		Fuse delay
(m) 		Fuse sensitivity
(mm) 		Explosive mass
(TNT equivalent) (g) 		Ricochet
0% 50% 100%
HEF 960 0.06 0 0.1 7.65 79° 80° 81°
API-T 850 0.07 - - - 47° 60° 65°
HEFI-T* 960 0.06 0 0.1 3.32 79° 80° 81°

Additional armament

Setup 12 x 533 mm G7a torpedo
Main article: G7a (533 mm)

The VS-10 is equipped with two 533 mm G7a torpedoes. These torpedoes are quick, reaching speeds of 81 km/h without the torpedo modification, and with it, 76 km/h. Given the VS-10's role as a fast attack craft, it is not suggested to install the torpedo modification, as this craft should be used in the close combat role, as mentioned in the "Usage in Battles" section. Uninstalling the torpedo modification allows for faster target impact, reducing the chance of your prey dodging the torpedoes, and requiring lesser lead, which is useful given their location on the vessel. The two G7a torpedoes are fired from single tubes on either side of the craft. These tubes have a moderate outward spread, unlike the preceding boats in its tree, making firing both at the same target or within proximity of each other difficult, which is exacerbated by the craft's poor high-speed manoeuvrability.

Usage in battles

The main advantage of the VS-10 is its speed. It can be played in many ways, however, advancing to the middle of the map and holding down a position is advised. The armament can make short work of lesser-armoured vehicles, however, ships with many crews can pose a challenge. Many ships with guns over 70 mm can destroy the VS-10 in one shot. If faced with a difficult situation, it is advised that you retreat using the VS-10's superior speed. Important threats to this vehicle include the SF40 Light and other ships with large amounts of Anti-Air and secondary weapons.

When facing the VS-10, aim for the guns on the front deck and the torpedo launchers. Alternatively, aiming for centre mass is possible, however, the VS-10 will likely to be able to defend itself.

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Placement of the six gun turrets result in a very dense cone of fire against close-range ships and aircraft
  • Lots of ammo, with limited need to reload, ensures a continuous stream of fire
  • Quickly depletes the crews of unarmoured targets
  • Very fast top speed for a boat (AB: 155 km/h / RB: 111 km/h)
  • Stable firing platform at high-speed thanks to the hydrofoils
  • Equipped with deadly G7a torpedoes

Cons:

  • Hard to steer, and slower to decelerate when at high speed
  • Placement of gun turrets makes it hard to get all guns on target when engaging other ships
  • Guns are inaccurate and slow to reload if jammed
  • Poor survivability due to low crew count and lack of armour
  • Lacks harder-hitting weaponry against larger, armoured vessels, outside the available torpedoes
  • Fixed torpedo launchers with very widespread are impractical in narrow waterways
  • Hydrofoils make manoeuvring in shallow waters difficult

History

The VS-10 was an experimental hydrofoil torpedo boat that was constructed in Gebr. Sachsenberg, Hamburg. Ordered in 1942, this ship was constructed of a mixture of materials to include wood, steel, and other alloy metals. The VS-10 was able to achieve a maximum speed of 50 knots, due to its 6,000 hp engine. The VS-10 was later destroyed in 1944 during an allied bombing raid. A similar 'sister' ship to the VS-10 was ordered, but due to the lateness of the war and lack of needed materials was never constructed.

Media

Skins

See also

Links to articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:

  • reference to the series of the ship;
  • links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.

External links


Sachsenberg-Werke
Minelayers 
VS8 Hydrofoil  VS-8
Torpedo Boats 
VS10 Hydrofoil  VS-10

Germany boats
Motor torpedo boats  LS 3 · LS 4 Esau · KM-5 · VS-10
  S-38 · S-38b · S-100 · S-147 · S-204 Lang · S-701
  R-301
  V-990
  Jaguar · Hugin · Pfeil
Motor gun boats  R-41 · R-130 · Krischan der Große
Motor torpedo gun boats  Albatros · Bussard · MZ1 · Pr. 206
Minelayers  VS-8

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