AF D3

AF D3

AF D1

M-17

AF D3

AF D1

M-17

Germany

IV Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
3.3	3.3	3.3

Class:

Naval ferry barge

Barge

Research:89 000

Purchase:300 000

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Description

The D3-class, AF D3 (abbreviated as AF D3) is a Rank IV German naval ferry barge with a battle rating of 3.3 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.79 "Project X" in the fleet closed beta test.

General info

Survivability and armour

Although the armour doesn't cover the whole boat, the survivability is not that bad as it is a very long boat with lots of empty space inside for shells to go through. It is thus important that enemies with rapid-firing guns do not get too close to the AF D3 as they can riddle the entire boat with shells and hit critical components through the armour.

Staying far from the enemies and attacking them with the 105 mm guns is the best way to improve the lifespan of the AF D3.

Mobility

The maximum speed of the AF D3 is 19.8 km/h, which is a mediocre speed compared to other ships it can meet.

Armament

Primary armament

The two SK C/32 turrets have a maximum ammo of 200 shells. The reload speed is a total of 4.64 seconds. The main gun can fire the following ammo types: HE, HE with base fuse, HE-TF.

Ammo information:

HE : 20mm penetration any range and any angle. Exeplosive mass: 1.55 KG

HE with base fuse: 50 mm penetration at 1 KM, 21 mm at 15 KM. Explosive mass: 1.55 KG

HE-TF: 20 mm penetration any range and any angle. Explosive mass: 1.55 KG

All rounds have a muzzle velocity of 900 m/s

Secondary armament

20 mm ammo types:

• Universal (36 mm pen at 10 m, 17 mm at 2 km)
• HET magazines (36 mm pen at 10 m, 17 mm at 2 km)
• APT magazines (36 mm pen at 10 m, 17 mm at 2 km)

Anti-aircraft armament

A single 37 mm SK C/30 cannon is available in the anti-aircraft weapon slot for the AF D3.

3.7 cm SK C/30
Ammo capacity	2000
Fire rate	30 rounds/minute
Reloading rate	2 seconds
Vertical guidance	-10°/+80°
Horizontal guidance	±180°
Targeting speed	17°/s
Targeting vertical speed	13°/s

Special armament

There are 4 WBD depth charges on the boat. These can be used as a close range weapon, although they only fire behind you so don't treat them as weapons with any reach.

Usage in battles

Try to stay at long ranges, where the guns and armour work good together. At close range try to angle, the downside is you will only be able to use the front guns or maybe back guns, so long range is the best play here.

Players seeking to defeat the AF D3 will try to close in from a blind spot or when the AF D3 is occupied with other opponents. Use the secondary armaments to deal with these fast-moving boats as the main 105 mm guns would be too slow to react to new, close-by threats.

Modules

Tier	Seakeeping	Unsinkability		Firepower
I	Dry-Docking	Tool Set		10.5 cm Sprgr. L/4.4 Bd.Z	20 mm HET magazines	Anti-Air Armament Targeting
II	Rudder Replacement	Fire Protection System	Smokescreen	10.5 cm Sprgr. L/4.4 Zt.Z	20 mm APT magazines	Auxiliary Armament Targeting
III	Propeller Replacement	Shrapnel Protection		Improved Rangefinder	Depth Charges	Primary Armament Targeting
IV	Engine Maintenance	New Pumps

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Good armament against ships and planes
• Armour quite good when angled

Cons:

• Armour quite easily to defeat if not angled
• Angling armour only allow some guns to be used in combat

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Media

War Thunder - AF D3
By: Wulfbane

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Germany barges
Anti-air ferries	SF40 Light · SF40 Heavy
Naval ferry barges	AF D1 · AF D3