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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Italian motor torpedo boat {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Starfighters"]].
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The MAS 555 was a motor torpedo boat ('''M'''otoscafo '''A'''rmato '''S'''ilurante) of the MAS 500 class whose purpose was to attack enemy ships, anti-submarine and escort operations. Built in 1941 with the others of the 3rd Series, it was armed with a single [[20 mm/65 Breda (20 mm)|20 mm/65 Breda cannon]], two 450 mm torpedo launchers for surface targets, and six depth charges for enemy submarines. The MAS 555 was used both by the Regia Marina until 1943, and by the Italian Co-Belligerent Navy after the armistice, eventually to be sunk in the German landing at Rhodes, Greece in the same year.
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Introduced in [[Update "Starfighters"]], the MAS 555 is an excellent torpedo boat capable of rapid attacks on enemy bluewater ships with torpedoes and depth charges, while the main armament consisting of a 20 mm Breda cannon is capable of causing good damage to enemy coastal boats. However, it can only survive a few hits from enemy ships and is also very vulnerable to attack from the air.
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
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{{Specs-Fleet-Armour}}
 
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The MAS 555, it’s hull is protected only by 40 mm of the finest italian wood with the superstructure featuring 15 mm of wood. It does not have any kind of external or internal armor this means that the ship is more vulnerable to enemy munition. 
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The MAS 555's hull is protected only by 40 mm of wood with the superstructure featuring 15 mm of wood. It does not have any kind of external or internal armour this means that the ship is more vulnerable to ammunition. The survivability of the MAS 555 in general is poor because the ship only has 13 crew members, which makes it an easy target to destroy in combat.
  
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The survival of the MAS 555 in general is  low because the ship only has 13 crew members,  which makes it  a very easy target to destroy in combat! 
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Comparable options to the MAS 555 are the [[LS 3]], the [[G-5]], or the [[PT-6]], they however have more survivability and can resist more shots.
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while  comparable options to the MAS 555  are the [[LS 3]], [[G-5]], [[PT-6]] and other early ships, they  instead have more survivability and resist more shots.
 
  
 
=== Mobility ===
 
=== Mobility ===
 
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The MAS 555 is a very fast ship up to 80km/h in RB, 112 km/h AB. It is very maneuverable, this makes it very fast and agile.
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The MAS 555 is a very fast ship up to 80 km/h in RB, 112 km/h AB. It is very manoeuvrable, this makes it very fast and agile. Providing the ability to reach the enemy quickly to initiate a first strike by launching its torpedoes and allowing sneak attacks with its use of depth charges to destroy enemy boats easily with a few drops. Thanks to its agility, it can dodge shots and make surprise/lateral attacks.
  
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Providing the ability to reach the enemy quickly to initiate a first-strike on them! by launching it’s torpedoes and allowing sneak attacks with its use of depth charges to destroy them easily with a few drops. 
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All thanks to  it’s agility   to dodge shots and make surprise/lateral attacks on enemy ships.{{NavalMobility|SpeedForwardStockAB=82|SpeedBackStockAB=33|TurnTimeStockAB=20|SpeedForwardStockRB=68|SpeedBackStockRB=28|TurnTimeSpadedRB=19|TurnTimeSpadedAB=13|TurnTimeStockRB=22|TurnSpeedStockAB=47|TurnSpeedStockRB=48|TurnSpeedSpadedAB=44|TurnSpeedSpadedRB=47}}
 
  
 
=== Modifications and economy ===
 
=== Modifications and economy ===
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{{main|20 mm/65 Breda (20 mm)}}
 
{{main|20 mm/65 Breda (20 mm)}}
  
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The primary armament, in fact the only armament, is an Italian 20 mm cannon. It has a firerate of 240 shots/min and a 12 shot magazine before reloading for a minimum of 1.8 seconds. The cannon is unable to shot in front of the ship, it is necessary to locate broadside or turn your ship 180 degrees.
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The primary armament, in fact the only armament, is a Breda 20 mm cannon. It has a rate of fire of 240 shots/min and a 12-shot magazine before reloading for a minimum of 1.8 seconds. The cannon is unable to shot in front of the ship, it is necessary to locate broadside or turn your ship 180 degrees.
  
 
Three different belts containing two different shells are available:
 
Three different belts containing two different shells are available:
  
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* '''Perforante mod.35''' (unlocked by default): {{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer}}
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* Universal: {{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer (self-destroying)}}
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* '''Granata mod.35:''' {{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer}}
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* HE belt: {{Annotation|HEFI-T*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer (self-destroying)}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer (self-destroying)}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer (self-destroying)}}{{-}} {{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer}}
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* '''Perforante mod.35:''' {{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer}}
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* AP belt: {{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer (self-destroying)}}
  
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These belts are mostly the same, the '''HEFI-T''' belt is slightly more suitable against wooden boats, like [[Higgins 81 ft PT-6|PT-6]] and the [[MTB-1 1 series|MTB 1]], as well as low flying aircraft, while the '''API-T''' belt is slightly more suitable against component damage and steel boats, like the [[LS 3]] and the [[G-5]].
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{{:20_mm/65_Breda_(20_mm)/Ammunition|HEFI-T*, API-T}}
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These belts are mostly the same, the HEFI-T belt is slightly more suitable against wooden boats, like [[PT-6]] and the [[MTB-1(1)]], as well as low flying aircraft, while the API-T belt is slightly more suitable against component damage and steel boats, like the [[LS 3]] and the [[G-5]].
  
 
=== Additional armament ===
 
=== Additional armament ===
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{{main|W.200/450X5,75 (450 mm)|B TG depth charge}}
 
{{main|W.200/450X5,75 (450 mm)|B TG depth charge}}
  
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Two [[W.200/450X5,75 (450 mm)|450 mm steam turbined W.200/450X5,75 torpedoes]] on the left and on the right of the ship are a useful tool against larger sub chasers and gunboats when being able to sneak up. They have a maximum speed 81 km/h, a range of 3 km, and an explosive filler of 200 kg, enough to destroy any ship at the battle rating.
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Two 450 mm steam turbined W.200/450X5,75 torpedoes on the left and on the right of the ship are a useful tool against larger sub chasers and gunboats when being able to sneak up. They have a maximum speed 81 km/h, a range of 3 km, and an explosive filler of 200 kg, enough to destroy any ship at the battle rating.
  
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The MAS is one of the reserve boats able to carry six [[B TG depth charge|B TG depth charges]] with an explosive filler of 50 kg. These however are extremely situational and most of the time defensive in nature, as you have to drive in front of the enemy ship, or wait for the enemy to pass you, to utilize these weapons. Furthermore, 50 kg of explosives is very weak for a depth charge, as most others have around 100-140 kg of TNT, limiting effective use even further.
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The MAS is one of the reserve boats able to carry six B TG depth charges with an explosive filler of 50 kg. These however are extremely situational and most of the time defensive in nature, as you have to drive in front of the enemy ship, or wait for the enemy to pass you, to utilize these weapons. Furthermore, 50 kg of explosives is very weak for a depth charge, as most others have around 100-140 kg of TNT, limiting effective use even further.
  
 
But despite the drawbacks, making a kill with these is one of, if not the most, satisfying ways to destroy an enemy player and equally humiliating for those who are on the receiving end.
 
But despite the drawbacks, making a kill with these is one of, if not the most, satisfying ways to destroy an enemy player and equally humiliating for those who are on the receiving end.
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== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
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The MAS 555 is a rather strange boat, despite being the reserve boat equipped with the largest calibre, its slow firerate and small magazine, as well as the inability to fire directly forwards drastically limits its potential. However, it can still be a significant threat to other ships.
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The MAS 555 is a rather strange boat, despite being the reserve boat equipped with the largest calibre, its slow rate of fire and small magazine, as well as the inability to fire directly forwards drastically limits its potential. However, it can still be a significant threat to other ships.
  
 
The best strategy whilst using the cannon is not to drive forward into battle, but to turn your rear to the enemy, and sailing in reverse. This way you can negate the limiting firing arcs at the front and still only reveal a small part of the hull, which extends your life expectancy by a few crucial seconds. The best way is to stay behind cover and move only rearwards when engaging and then back into cover. A one on one fight against almost any other PT boat will not go in your favour, therefore the element of surprise is most important.
 
The best strategy whilst using the cannon is not to drive forward into battle, but to turn your rear to the enemy, and sailing in reverse. This way you can negate the limiting firing arcs at the front and still only reveal a small part of the hull, which extends your life expectancy by a few crucial seconds. The best way is to stay behind cover and move only rearwards when engaging and then back into cover. A one on one fight against almost any other PT boat will not go in your favour, therefore the element of surprise is most important.
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
  
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* Good Top speed forward - 80km/h in RB, 112 km/h in AB
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* Good top speed forwards and backwards
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* Good Top speed backward - 33km/h in RB, 46 km/h in AB
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* Good turn time
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* Good rotation time (~19 seconds RB, ~13 seconds AB)
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* Equipped with 2 torpedoes
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* Good torpedoes (Speed 74km/h, Range 4 Km, Explosive mass 200 Kg)
 
 
* Good acceleration.
 
* Good acceleration.
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
  
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* Angle of fire of the 20mm cannon only 270° effective range, the cannon can’t shoot in the front of the ship
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* The 20 mm cannon can't shoot in the front of the ship, angle of fire is only 270°
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* 20mm has small magazines and slow rate of fire ( 3 seconds circa for reload after 12 ammunitions)
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* The cannon has small magazines and a slow rate of fire
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* Very unstable gun platform, can be very difficult to make full use of each clip
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* Very unstable gun platform, can be very difficult to make precise shots
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* Although it has the highest calibre armament of all reserve boats, the 20 mm does not consistently inflict damage unlike its counterparts
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* Although it a good armament for a reserve boat, the 20 mm does not consistently inflict damage
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* No anti-aircraft protection 
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* No anti-aircraft protection
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* The 20mm cannon is positioned at the back.
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* Poor survivability: no armour and low crew count
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* Terrible survivability (compared to other ships).
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* Aircraft can strafe the ship and knock it out with a few well placed shots.
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* No armour.
 
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* Aircraft can straff the ship and knock it out with a few well placed shots. 
 
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
 
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{{main|MAS 500 (Family)#History|l1=History of the Velocissimo Classe 500}}
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After the armistice of 8 September 1943, the MAS 555 was used by Co-Belligerent Italy, in particular it was used together with two British motor boats against a German landing convoy on 12 November 1943, after a few hours the MAS 555 was sunk during the German landing at Rhodes in Grecce.
  
 
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This page is about the Italian motor torpedo boat MAS 555. For other versions, see MAS 500 (Family).
MAS 555
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Description

The MAS 555 was a motor torpedo boat (Motoscafo Armato Silurante) of the MAS 500 class whose purpose was to attack enemy ships, anti-submarine and escort operations. Built in 1941 with the others of the 3rd Series, it was armed with a single 20 mm/65 Breda cannon, two 450 mm torpedo launchers for surface targets, and six depth charges for enemy submarines. The MAS 555 was used both by the Regia Marina until 1943, and by the Italian Co-Belligerent Navy after the armistice, eventually to be sunk in the German landing at Rhodes, Greece in the same year.

Introduced in Update "Starfighters", the MAS 555 is an excellent torpedo boat capable of rapid attacks on enemy bluewater ships with torpedoes and depth charges, while the main armament consisting of a 20 mm Breda cannon is capable of causing good damage to enemy coastal boats. However, it can only survive a few hits from enemy ships and is also very vulnerable to attack from the air.

General info

Survivability and armour

Armourfront / side / back
Hull40 mm (wood)
Superstructure15 mm (wood)
Number of section3
Displacement29 t
Crew13 people

The MAS 555's hull is protected only by 40 mm of wood with the superstructure featuring 15 mm of wood. It does not have any kind of external or internal armour this means that the ship is more vulnerable to ammunition. The survivability of the MAS 555 in general is poor because the ship only has 13 crew members, which makes it an easy target to destroy in combat.

Comparable options to the MAS 555 are the LS 3, the G-5, or the PT-6, they however have more survivability and can resist more shots.

Mobility

Speedforward / back
AB112 / 45 km/h
RB80 / 32 km/h

The MAS 555 is a very fast ship up to 80 km/h in RB, 112 km/h AB. It is very manoeuvrable, this makes it very fast and agile. Providing the ability to reach the enemy quickly to initiate a first strike by launching its torpedoes and allowing sneak attacks with its use of depth charges to destroy enemy boats easily with a few drops. Thanks to its agility, it can dodge shots and make surprise/lateral attacks.

Mobility Characteristics
Game Mode Upgrade Status Maximum Speed (km/h) Turn Time (s) Turn Radius (m)
Forward Reverse
AB Stock 82 33 ~20 ~41.56
Upgraded 112 45 ~13 ~25.29
RB/SB Stock 68 28 ~22 ~46.69
Upgraded 80 32 ~19 ~39.48

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference
AB79 → 97 Sl icon.png
RB119 → 146 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications2 970 Rp icon.png
905 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost190 Ge icon.png
Crew training200 Sl icon.png
Experts1 000 Sl icon.png
Aces20 Ge icon.png
Research Aces96 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
10 / 20 / 100 % Sl icon.png
100 / 100 / 100 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Seakeeping Unsinkability Firepower
Mods new ship hull.png
Dry-Docking
Research:
200 Rp icon.png
Cost:
60 Sl icon.png
55 Ge icon.png
Mods new ship rudder.png
Rudder Replacement
Research:
165 Rp icon.png
Cost:
50 Sl icon.png
45 Ge icon.png
Mods new ship screw.png
Propeller Replacement
Research:
250 Rp icon.png
Cost:
75 Sl icon.png
70 Ge icon.png
Mods new ship engine.png
Engine Maintenance
Research:
240 Rp icon.png
Cost:
75 Sl icon.png
65 Ge icon.png
Mods ship damage control crew.png
Damage Control Division
Research:
200 Rp icon.png
Cost:
60 Sl icon.png
55 Ge icon.png
Mods ship fire control crew.png
Fire Division
Research:
165 Rp icon.png
Cost:
50 Sl icon.png
45 Ge icon.png
Mods engine smoke screen system.png
Smokescreen
Research:
165 Rp icon.png
Cost:
50 Sl icon.png
45 Ge icon.png
Mods new ship pumps.png
New Pumps
Research:
240 Rp icon.png
Cost:
75 Sl icon.png
65 Ge icon.png
Mods tank ammo.png
20mm_it_breda_he_ammo_pack
Research:
200 Rp icon.png
Cost:
60 Sl icon.png
55 Ge icon.png
Mods tank ammo.png
20mm_it_breda_ap_ammo_pack
Research:
165 Rp icon.png
Cost:
50 Sl icon.png
45 Ge icon.png
Mods new main caliber turrets.png
Primary Armament Targeting
Research:
250 Rp icon.png
Cost:
75 Sl icon.png
70 Ge icon.png
Mods depth charge.png
Depth Charges
Research:
250 Rp icon.png
Cost:
75 Sl icon.png
70 Ge icon.png
Mods ship art support.png
Artillery Support
Research:
240 Rp icon.png
Cost:
75 Sl icon.png
65 Ge icon.png
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Torpedo Mode
Research:
240 Rp icon.png
Cost:
75 Sl icon.png
65 Ge icon.png

Armament

Primary armament

Turret20 mm/65 Breda anti-aircraft gun
Ammunition1500 rounds
Belt capacity12 rounds
Fire rate240 shots/min
Vertical guidance-10° / 90°
The firing angles of the autocannon, unable to fire directly in front
Main article: 20 mm/65 Breda (20 mm)

The primary armament, in fact the only armament, is a Breda 20 mm cannon. It has a rate of fire of 240 shots/min and a 12-shot magazine before reloading for a minimum of 1.8 seconds. The cannon is unable to shot in front of the ship, it is necessary to locate broadside or turn your ship 180 degrees.

Three different belts containing two different shells are available:

  • Universal: API-T · HEFI-T*
  • HE belt: HEFI-T* · HEFI-T* · HEFI-T* · API-T
  • AP belt: API-T · API-T · API-T · HEFI-T*

Penetration statistics
Ammunition Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
10 m 100 m 500 m 1,000 m 1,500 m 2,000 m
HEFI-T* 4 4 4 4 4 4
API-T 38 36 27 19 14 10
Shell details
Ammunition Velocity
(m/s) 		Projectile
mass (kg) 		Fuse delay
(s) 		Fuse sensitivity
(mm) 		Explosive mass
(TNT equivalent) (g) 		Ricochet
0% 50% 100%
HEFI-T* 830 0.14 0 0.1 3 79° 80° 81°
API-T 832 0.14 0.001 1 1.7 47° 60° 65°

These belts are mostly the same, the HEFI-T belt is slightly more suitable against wooden boats, like PT-6 and the MTB-1(1), as well as low flying aircraft, while the API-T belt is slightly more suitable against component damage and steel boats, like the LS 3 and the G-5.

Additional armament

Setup 12 x 450 mm steam turbined W.200/450X5,75 torpedo
Setup 26 x B TG depth charge
Setup 32 x 450 mm steam turbined W.200/450X5,75 torpedo
6 x B TG depth charge
Main articles: W.200/450X5,75 (450 mm), B TG depth charge

Two 450 mm steam turbined W.200/450X5,75 torpedoes on the left and on the right of the ship are a useful tool against larger sub chasers and gunboats when being able to sneak up. They have a maximum speed 81 km/h, a range of 3 km, and an explosive filler of 200 kg, enough to destroy any ship at the battle rating.

The MAS is one of the reserve boats able to carry six B TG depth charges with an explosive filler of 50 kg. These however are extremely situational and most of the time defensive in nature, as you have to drive in front of the enemy ship, or wait for the enemy to pass you, to utilize these weapons. Furthermore, 50 kg of explosives is very weak for a depth charge, as most others have around 100-140 kg of TNT, limiting effective use even further.

But despite the drawbacks, making a kill with these is one of, if not the most, satisfying ways to destroy an enemy player and equally humiliating for those who are on the receiving end.

Usage in battles

The MAS 555 is a rather strange boat, despite being the reserve boat equipped with the largest calibre, its slow rate of fire and small magazine, as well as the inability to fire directly forwards drastically limits its potential. However, it can still be a significant threat to other ships.

The best strategy whilst using the cannon is not to drive forward into battle, but to turn your rear to the enemy, and sailing in reverse. This way you can negate the limiting firing arcs at the front and still only reveal a small part of the hull, which extends your life expectancy by a few crucial seconds. The best way is to stay behind cover and move only rearwards when engaging and then back into cover. A one on one fight against almost any other PT boat will not go in your favour, therefore the element of surprise is most important.

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Good top speed forwards and backwards
  • Good turn time
  • Equipped with 2 torpedoes
  • Good acceleration.

Cons:

  • The 20 mm cannon can't shoot in the front of the ship, angle of fire is only 270°
  • The cannon has small magazines and a slow rate of fire
  • Very unstable gun platform, can be very difficult to make precise shots
  • Although it a good armament for a reserve boat, the 20 mm does not consistently inflict damage
  • No anti-aircraft protection
  • Poor survivability: no armour and low crew count
  • Aircraft can strafe the ship and knock it out with a few well placed shots.

History

Main article: History of the Velocissimo Classe 500

After the armistice of 8 September 1943, the MAS 555 was used by Co-Belligerent Italy, in particular it was used together with two British motor boats against a German landing convoy on 12 November 1943, after a few hours the MAS 555 was sunk during the German landing at Rhodes in Grecce.

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Cantiere navale Picchiotti
Motor Torpedo Boats 
MAS 500-class  MAS 555

Italy boats
Motor torpedo boats  MC-490 · Freccia P-493 · MAS 555 · MAS 561 · MAS 569
  MS-15 · MS-53 · MS-472 · Stefano Turr · VAS 201 · GIS 811 · MS 444 · MC 485
Motor gun boats  MAS 441 · MS-473 · MV-611 · Alano · Sparviero
Motor torpedo gun boats  Saetta P-494
Gunboats  Albatros · Alcione

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