G-5

G-5

Maxim Gorky

D-3

G-5

Maxim Gorky

D-3

USSR

I Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
1.0	1.0	1.0

Class:

Motor torpedo boat

Boat

Research:Free

Purchase:Free

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Description

The G-5 Type is a reserve rank I Soviet motor torpedo boat with a battle rating of 1.0 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced during Update 1.79 "Project X" when the Soviet fleet was implemented into the game. It has a single 12.7 mm DShK machine gun and carries two torpedoes

General info

Survivability and armour

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Profile shot of the G-5. The two engines sit at the bow and ammunition storage is tucked behind the bridge where the turret is.

The G-5 basically has no armour in its overall design, to the point where the only armour that lights up in the armour-viewer is the armoured glass at the bridge, an astounding 5 mm of it. As such, any small arms armament can penetration and cripple the modules and the crew members. The G-5 carries six crew.

Mobility

With it's small size the G-5 is fast and manoeuvrable with the potential of reaching up to speeds of 133 km/h in ~15.61 seconds. Reverse speed can reach an impressive 62 km/h.

Armament

Primary armament

The only gun on the G-5 is a single 12.7 mm DShK machine gun. It can destroy any motor torpedo boats and some larger boats if your lucky. Being located in the centre of the vessel it does have 360 degrees of aiming but is somewhat restricted in elevation when pointed towards the bow due to structural designs meaning it can only be reliably fired at other vessels when aimed at the sides or rear of the ship. You can research two different ammo belts for the 12.7 mm, the high explosive incendiary (HEI) and armour piercing incendiary tracer (APIT) rounds.

Torpedo armament

The G-5 carries two 533 mm 53-38 torpedoes. They have a range of 4km at a speed of 82 km/h. With the Torpedo Mode module installed they can reach 10km at a reduced speed of 75 km/h. As both torpedoes sit in the aft pointing towards the bow they are accurate and easy to aim with.

Usage in battles

As with any motor torpedo boat, it is best to keep moving since a few good shots from other boats can take you out. While the 12.7 mm mount is flexible for a 360 degree traverse, its elevation is restricted in front due to structure obstructions. As such, the 12.7 mm can only effectively fire from the sides and stern of the boat. Because of this, it's generally a good idea to avoid direct confrontations.

That said, the G-5 is one of the fastest vessels in the game, almost twice as fast as other vessels similar in it's class. As such it is best utilised to capture points early, providing cover to allies with smokescreen, and sneaking around enemies and ambushing them with hit-and-run tactics with it's slightly faster and accurate torpedoes.

Modules

Tier	Seakeeping		Unsinkability		Firepower
I	Dry-Docking		Tool Set		12.7 mm HEI belts
II		Rudder Replacement	Fire Protection System	Smokescreen	12.7 mm APIT belts
III	Propeller Replacement				Primary Armament Targeting
IV		Engine Maintenance	New Pumps		Artillery Support	Torpedo Mode

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Machine gun can carry a surplus of ammunition
• Two torpedoes facing forwards, can help lead to incoming enemies
• Small profile can make it hard to hit from a distance, especially against large-calibre weapons that have a slow fire rate
• Speedy

Cons:

• Basically no armour
• Armament cannot fire towards the front except at high elevations
• Machine gun armament has small belt of 50 rounds before reloading
• Front is filled with engines, center filled with other important parts and crew, enemies can easily prioritize targeting for elimination

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