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The '''Pr.1124''' was a class of River Gun Boats of the Soviet Navy. Development began in 1931 when the Soviet Army needed a new type of armoured vehicle for river patrols armed with 76 mm guns. They demanded a vessel that could perform multiple tasks such as fire support, combating enemy river crossings, reconnaissance, convoying, landing operations, patrolling, and most importantly, fighting enemy boats. The initial development of the boat was equipped with turrets from the [[T-28 (Family)|T-28 tank]]. However, during a modernization in the 1940s, many parts were changed. Mainly, additional armour was added for the cabin and a tower on top of it with twin 12.7 mm [[DShK (12.7 mm)|DShK]] heavy machine guns. The most noticeable change was the replacement of the turrets with [[T-34 (Family)|T-34 tank]] turrets.
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet armoured gun boat {{Battle-rating|1}}. It was introduced during [[Update 1.79 "Project X"]] when the Soviet fleet was implemented into the game.
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This boat was introduced during [[Update 1.79 "Project X"]] when the Soviet fleet was implemented into the game. It is one of the most armoured boats in its BR. Its low silhouette, good armour, and larger crew complement make this boat hard to destroy. With a top speed of 39 km/h in RB, this boat is relatively fast for its class, but it is still slow compared to MTBs that this boat will most likely encounter. The main selling point of this boat is that it is equipped with the familiar [[F-34 (76 mm)|76 mm F-34]] cannon in the familiar T-34 turret. This boat has two main turrets and it only has two types of shells, HE and APHE. On the other hand, it is also equipped with twin 12.7 mm [[DShK (12.7 mm)|DShK]] heavy machine guns located on top of the cabin/bridge, which can serve as anti-aircraft defences if needed.
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
 
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As an ''armoured gun boat'', the ship's structure has some considerable armour for the type outside its armament, at least enough to resist against small-arms fire and shrapnel. No matter how thick the armour is, though, they do cover nearly all critical modules in the ship from stray fire except the transmission and steering gear at the rear.
  
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As an ''armoured gun boat'', the ship's structure has some considerable armour for the type outside of its armament, at least enough to resist against small-arms fire and shrapnel. No matter how thick the armour is though, they do cover nearly all critical module in the ship from stray fire except the transmission and steering gear at the rear.
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=== Mobility ===
 
=== Mobility ===
 
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The Pr.1124 early isn't particularly nimble for its size. It has a top speed of 39 km/h in RB and slightly higher in AB, which makes it relatively fast for a gunboat but still very slow compared to the MTBs that it often faces. The ship's turning circle is also rather weak, and the rudder isn't very responsive.
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=== Modifications and economy ===
 
=== Modifications and economy ===
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=== Primary armament ===
 
=== Primary armament ===
 
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{{main|F-34 (76 mm)}}
 
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The Pr.1124 early is equipped with two 76 mm T-34 turrets, essentially using the same guns as used on the T-34 tank. These guns are fairly large for this BR, but they require a different strategy than a typical torpedo boat owing to it having a decent reload time. You cannot just spray bullets with this ship; you must aim for certain modules with a greater precision than if you could just use a machine gun. When a good hit occurs, it usually causes a considerable amount of damage to the opposing ship, and may even cause hull-breaks against smaller ships. HE is the recommended ammo for this gun, as most ships at this BR have low to no armour and are vulnerable to explosives.
  
 
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{{main|DShK (12.7 mm)}}
 
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With two standard-issue 12.7 mm DShK machine guns as its only armaments supplementing the 76 mm turrets, the Pr.1124 early is vulnerable to savvy torpedo boats and other nimble opponents, particularly at close range. Hitting fast-moving targets with the 76 mm guns can be a significant challenge, and the long reload times compared to lower-calibre automatic weapons give only a handful of opportunities for aim adjustment. As these machine guns pull double-duty as AAA, they're also often unavailable for naval targeting. Proceed accordingly, being cautious to avoid engaging enemies who fall into this ship's mid-range weaponry blind spot.
  
 
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* '''12.7 mm APIT belts:''' {{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-I|Armour-piercing incendiary}}{{-}}{{Annotation|IAI|Immediate-action incendiary}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-I|Armour-piercing incendiary}}
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You've got fantastic long-range firepower at a very low BR, but limited defense against fast and evasive enemies + air power. Accordingly, the Pr.1124 (1940) should fight conservatively at at the longest possible range your gunnery skill affords. At this BR, very few opponents will have large-caliber guns that can play ball at range, and even fewer players will be able to target them effectively, so use that to your advantage.
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The Pr.1124 early is quite an interesting ship to play, due to its unique set of characteristics - heavy armament, good armour, and bad manoeuvrability. This ship excels at longer range combat, making full use of its super-heavy main armament.
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The Pr.1124 early can work very well in certain situations, particularly longer-range engagements. This is because of its two 76 mm main cannons. While they don't fire particularly fast, they hit very hard and can do a lot of damage to naval targets. Assuming you have decent accuracy, you can easily sink any ships at the Pr.1124 early's BR with a couple of shots. The Pr.1124 early also carries a single dual 12.7 mm DShK machine gun turret which provides some measure of anti-aircraft defence. Note that the anti-aircraft armament is otherwise bare, meaning that the ship is very poorly defended from aerial threats.
  
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The Pr.1124 early is quite survivable for a ship of its size, with 20 crew members and some anti-fragmentation armour on the hull, which can provide a limited measure of protection against small arms fire. However, the ship's survivability should not be relied upon, as the ship will be shredded by any heavier weapons carried by larger vessels at its BR. The ship should make use of available land cover to protect the vessel from enemy fire and preserve survivability.
  
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* Two 76 mm turrets provide excellent long-range firepower
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* Turret layout allows firing of main guns in a 360-deg. radius around player
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* Extremely vulnerable to air attack- two 12.7 mm machine guns with limited fields of fire are your only hope
 
* Extremely vulnerable to air attack- two 12.7 mm machine guns with limited fields of fire are your only hope
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Latest revision as of 10:05, 20 April 2024

Rank VI USA | Premium | Golden Eagles
A-10A Thunderbolt (Early)
This page is about the Soviet armoured gun boat Pr.1124 early. For other versions, see Pr.1124 (Family).
Pr.1124 early
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Description

The Pr.1124 was a class of River Gun Boats of the Soviet Navy. Development began in 1931 when the Soviet Army needed a new type of armoured vehicle for river patrols armed with 76 mm guns. They demanded a vessel that could perform multiple tasks such as fire support, combating enemy river crossings, reconnaissance, convoying, landing operations, patrolling, and most importantly, fighting enemy boats. The initial development of the boat was equipped with turrets from the T-28 tank. However, during a modernization in the 1940s, many parts were changed. Mainly, additional armour was added for the cabin and a tower on top of it with twin 12.7 mm DShK heavy machine guns. The most noticeable change was the replacement of the turrets with T-34 tank turrets.

This boat was introduced during Update 1.79 "Project X" when the Soviet fleet was implemented into the game. It is one of the most armoured boats in its BR. Its low silhouette, good armour, and larger crew complement make this boat hard to destroy. With a top speed of 39 km/h in RB, this boat is relatively fast for its class, but it is still slow compared to MTBs that this boat will most likely encounter. The main selling point of this boat is that it is equipped with the familiar 76 mm F-34 cannon in the familiar T-34 turret. This boat has two main turrets and it only has two types of shells, HE and APHE. On the other hand, it is also equipped with twin 12.7 mm DShK heavy machine guns located on top of the cabin/bridge, which can serve as anti-aircraft defences if needed.

General info

Survivability and armour

Armourfront / side / back
Citadel4 / 14 / 4 mm
Main fire tower45 / 45 / 15 mm
Hull3 mm (steel)
Superstructure4 mm (steel)
Number of section4
Displacement44 t
Crew20 people

As an armoured gun boat, the ship's structure has some considerable armour for the type outside its armament, at least enough to resist against small-arms fire and shrapnel. No matter how thick the armour is, though, they do cover nearly all critical modules in the ship from stray fire except the transmission and steering gear at the rear.

Armour type:

  • Hardened armour
  • Antifragmentation armour (Fuselage roof)
  • Cast homogeneous armour (Cannon turrets)
Armour Bow (Slope angle) Sides Stern Deck
Hull 4 mm 7-14 mm (0-1°) 4 mm 4 mm
Bridge 8 mm 8 mm 8 mm 4 mm
Armour Front Sides Rear Roof
Main turrets 45 mm (3-75°) Front
45 mm (29-77°) Gun mantlet 		45 mm (24-31°) 45 mm (30°) 15 mm (83-90°)
Secondary turret 10 mm (20-27°) 10 mm (20°) 10 mm (20°) 10 mm

Mobility

Speedforward / back
AB53 / 23 km/h
RB39 / 17 km/h
Mobility Characteristics
Game Mode Upgrade Status Maximum Speed (km/h) Turn Time (s) Turn Radius (m)
Forward Reverse
AB Stock ___ ___
Upgraded 53 23
RB/SB Stock ___ ___
Upgraded 39 17

The Pr.1124 early isn't particularly nimble for its size. It has a top speed of 39 km/h in RB and slightly higher in AB, which makes it relatively fast for a gunboat but still very slow compared to the MTBs that it often faces. The ship's turning circle is also rather weak, and the rudder isn't very responsive.

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference
AB761 → 939 Sl icon.png
RB1 089 → 1 344 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications10 420 Rp icon.png
13 850 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost750 Ge icon.png
Crew training6 300 Sl icon.png
Experts22 000 Sl icon.png
Aces250 Ge icon.png
Research Aces220 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
70 / 80 / 100 % Sl icon.png
124 / 124 / 124 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Seakeeping Unsinkability Firepower
Mods new ship hull.png
Dry-Docking
Research:
690 Rp icon.png
Cost:
910 Sl icon.png
110 Ge icon.png
Mods new ship rudder.png
Rudder Replacement
Research:
390 Rp icon.png
Cost:
520 Sl icon.png
65 Ge icon.png
Mods new ship screw.png
Propeller Replacement
Research:
870 Rp icon.png
Cost:
1 200 Sl icon.png
140 Ge icon.png
Mods new ship engine.png
Engine Maintenance
Research:
1 700 Rp icon.png
Cost:
2 200 Sl icon.png
280 Ge icon.png
Mods ship damage control crew.png
Damage Control Division
Research:
690 Rp icon.png
Cost:
910 Sl icon.png
110 Ge icon.png
Mods ship fire control crew.png
Fire Division
Research:
390 Rp icon.png
Cost:
520 Sl icon.png
65 Ge icon.png
Mods engine smoke screen system.png
Smokescreen
Research:
390 Rp icon.png
Cost:
520 Sl icon.png
65 Ge icon.png
Mods new ship pumps.png
New Pumps
Research:
1 700 Rp icon.png
Cost:
2 200 Sl icon.png
280 Ge icon.png
Mods tank ammo.png
12mm_dshk_navy_he_ammo_pack
Research:
690 Rp icon.png
Cost:
910 Sl icon.png
110 Ge icon.png
Mods new aux caliber turrets.png
Auxiliary Armament Targeting
Research:
390 Rp icon.png
Cost:
520 Sl icon.png
65 Ge icon.png
Mods tank ammo.png
12mm_dshk_navy_ap_ammo_pack
Research:
390 Rp icon.png
Cost:
520 Sl icon.png
65 Ge icon.png
Mods tank ammo.png
76mm_ussr_navy_AP_ammo_pack
Research:
390 Rp icon.png
Cost:
520 Sl icon.png
65 Ge icon.png
Mods new main caliber turrets.png
Primary Armament Targeting
Research:
870 Rp icon.png
Cost:
1 200 Sl icon.png
140 Ge icon.png
Mods ship rangefinder.png
Improved Rangefinder
Research:
870 Rp icon.png
Cost:
1 200 Sl icon.png
140 Ge icon.png

Armament

Primary armament

2 х Turret76 mm/40 F-34 cannon
Ammunition192 rounds
Vertical guidance-5° / 25°
Main article: F-34 (76 mm)

The Pr.1124 early is equipped with two 76 mm T-34 turrets, essentially using the same guns as used on the T-34 tank. These guns are fairly large for this BR, but they require a different strategy than a typical torpedo boat owing to it having a decent reload time. You cannot just spray bullets with this ship; you must aim for certain modules with a greater precision than if you could just use a machine gun. When a good hit occurs, it usually causes a considerable amount of damage to the opposing ship, and may even cause hull-breaks against smaller ships. HE is the recommended ammo for this gun, as most ships at this BR have low to no armour and are vulnerable to explosives.

76 mm F-34
Turrets (Bow to stern)
Bow turret Stern turret
Vertical guidance -5°/+25°
Horizontal guidance ±155° ±160°
Ammo capacity 384

Ammunition

Penetration statistics
Ammunition Type of
warhead 		Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
100 m 1,000 m 2,000 m 3,000 m 4,000 m 5,000 m
OF-350M HE 10 10 10 10 10 10
BR-350A APHEBC 85 70 56 45 37 30
Shell details
Ammunition Type of
warhead 		Velocity
(m/s) 		Projectile
mass (kg) 		Fuse delay
(m) 		Fuse sensitivity
(mm) 		Explosive mass
(TNT equivalent) (g) 		Ricochet
0% 50% 100%
OF-350M HE 680 6.2 0 0.1 621 79° 80° 81°
BR-350A APHEBC 665 6.3 1.6 4 150 48° 63° 71°

Secondary armament

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

With two standard-issue 12.7 mm DShK machine guns as its only armaments supplementing the 76 mm turrets, the Pr.1124 early is vulnerable to savvy torpedo boats and other nimble opponents, particularly at close range. Hitting fast-moving targets with the 76 mm guns can be a significant challenge, and the long reload times compared to lower-calibre automatic weapons give only a handful of opportunities for aim adjustment. As these machine guns pull double-duty as AAA, they're also often unavailable for naval targeting. Proceed accordingly, being cautious to avoid engaging enemies who fall into this ship's mid-range weaponry blind spot.

12.7 mm DShK (x2)
Vertical guidance -5°/+88°
Horizontal guidance ±130°
Ammo capacity 3,000
  • Universal: AP-I · API-T · IAI
  • 12.7 mm HE belts: IAI · IAI · IAI · API-T
  • 12.7 mm APIT belts: API-T · AP-I · IAI · AP-I

Penetration statistics
Ammunition Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
10 m 100 m 500 m 1,000 m 1,500 m 2,000 m
AP-I 30 29 25 21 18 15
API-T 29 28 24 20 17 14
IAI 3 2 2 2 2 2
Shell details
Ammunition Velocity
(m/s) 		Projectile
mass (kg) 		Fuse delay
(m) 		Fuse sensitivity
(mm) 		Explosive mass
(TNT equivalent) (g) 		Ricochet
0% 50% 100%
AP-I 850 0.05 - - - 47° 56° 65°
API-T 850 0.05 - - - 47° 56° 65°
IAI 850 0.05 0 0.1 1.5 47° 56° 65°

Usage in battles

The Pr.1124 early is quite an interesting ship to play, due to its unique set of characteristics - heavy armament, good armour, and bad manoeuvrability. This ship excels at longer range combat, making full use of its super-heavy main armament.

Tactics:

The Pr.1124 early can work very well in certain situations, particularly longer-range engagements. This is because of its two 76 mm main cannons. While they don't fire particularly fast, they hit very hard and can do a lot of damage to naval targets. Assuming you have decent accuracy, you can easily sink any ships at the Pr.1124 early's BR with a couple of shots. The Pr.1124 early also carries a single dual 12.7 mm DShK machine gun turret which provides some measure of anti-aircraft defence. Note that the anti-aircraft armament is otherwise bare, meaning that the ship is very poorly defended from aerial threats.

The Pr.1124 early is quite survivable for a ship of its size, with 20 crew members and some anti-fragmentation armour on the hull, which can provide a limited measure of protection against small arms fire. However, the ship's survivability should not be relied upon, as the ship will be shredded by any heavier weapons carried by larger vessels at its BR. The ship should make use of available land cover to protect the vessel from enemy fire and preserve survivability.

Finally, the Pr. 1124 suffers from a rather mediocre manoeuvrability, with a poor turning circle and a rather disappointing top speed of 39 km/h in RB. Thus, the ship cannot be relied upon to capture zones, as it will take ages just to get to the capture point. In general, this ship should be played as a longer-range sniper, maximising the use of its powerful armament.

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Two 76 mm turrets provide excellent long-range firepower capable of penetrating any vessel at its BR
  • Turret layout allows firing of main guns in a 360° radius around player
  • Turrets rotate surprisingly quickly
  • Gets a pair of 12.7 mm machine guns that can provide some measure of anti-aircraft defence
  • Quite survivable with 20 crew members and a decent amount of armour
  • Small silhouette, making it harder to hit than its contemporaries

Cons:

  • Extremely vulnerable to air attack- two 12.7 mm machine guns with limited fields of fire are your only hope
  • Shallow draft makes hitting targets on rough waters nigh-on impossible
  • Not too fast, with a top speed of 39 km/h in RB
  • Guns have limited traverse arcs, meaning only one gun can fire directly forwards or backwards
    • Guns are not well-suited for hitting fast torpedo boats due to their slow reload speed

History

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Media

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Videos
The Shooting Range #11 - Pages of History section at 04:35 discusses the Pr.1124.

See also

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USSR boats
Motor torpedo boats  D-3 · G-5 · G-5 (ShVAK) · Pr.123-bis · Pr.123K (A-10bis) · Pr.123K · Pr.183
Motor gun boats  TKA-412 · MO-4 · OD-200 · Pr.253L · Pr.183 BM-21 · Ya-5M
Motor torpedo gun boats  Pr. 206 · Pr.206-M · MPK Pr.12412 · MPK Pr.12412P · MPK Pr.11451
Gunboats  Groza
Armoured gun boats  BMO · MBK-161 early · MBK-161 late · MBK pr.186 · MBK pr.186 (MK 85) · Pr.1124 early · Pr.1124 late · Pr.1124 MLRS
  Pr.191 · Pr.191M · Pr.1204 · Pr.1204 late

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