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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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| + | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a depth charge used by the Italian Cold War-era vessels. It's available with a conventional mortar, dropping charges in a fixed direction and range, as well as the Menon mortar, which allows you to choose a direction in which charges are ejected, but still lacks the ability to adjust the range. | ||
=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | === Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | ||
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== General info == | == General info == | ||
| − | ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the depth charge.'' | + | <!-- ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the depth charge.'' --> |
[[File:BAS depth charge mortar.jpg|thumb|A triple-barrel Menon ASW mortar used to launch BAS depth charges off the bow of [[Impetuoso]]]] | [[File:BAS depth charge mortar.jpg|thumb|A triple-barrel Menon ASW mortar used to launch BAS depth charges off the bow of [[Impetuoso]]]] | ||
| + | Typically to all the other depth charges, BAS can have its activation time adjusted between 3 and 10 seconds before the match, where the countdown begins since the charge hits the surface of the water, ground, or vessel. Depth charges are meant to be an anti-submarine weapons, but given the lack of submarines in the game - their only use case remains to be an extremely situational against surface vessels. | ||
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=== Effective damage === | === Effective damage === | ||
| − | ''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of depth charge (high explosive, splash damage, etc)'' | + | <!-- ''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of depth charge (high explosive, splash damage, etc)'' --> |
| + | The Menon mortar launches depth charges at the exact range of 0.85 km (the charge will hit the hull of the target from stationary Impetuoso once the range to the stationary target indicates 0.85 km in-game), it takes 13 seconds for it to reach the target. | ||
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| + | A conventional mortar launches the depth charges at the range of around 0.30 km (2.5 times the hull Impetuoso's hull width) and it takes 3.25 seconds for it to reach the target. | ||
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| + | Direct damage inflicted by the charges is relatively low, often requiring multiple direct hits to sink a destroyer if it fails to blow up the ammo racks. It's much more efficient against coastal vessels, but scoring a hit requires extreme luck. | ||
=== Comparison with analogues === | === Comparison with analogues === | ||
| − | ''Give a comparative description of depth charges that have firepower equal to this weapon.'' | + | <!-- ''Give a comparative description of depth charges that have firepower equal to this weapon.'' --> |
| − | + | Against its peers, BAS comes with a slightly above-average TNT equivalent and a relatively large dead-weight. | |
{{Naval special armament table|depth charges}} | {{Naval special armament table|depth charges}} | ||
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=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
| − | ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.'' | + | <!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.'' --> |
[[File:BAS depth charge in-flight.jpg|thumb|Full load of the depth charges ejected from the aft launcher on [[Impetuoso]]]] | [[File:BAS depth charge in-flight.jpg|thumb|Full load of the depth charges ejected from the aft launcher on [[Impetuoso]]]] | ||
'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
| − | * | + | * Quick reload rate |
| + | * Menon mortar can be rotated (±150°) allowing to more precisely guide it on target | ||
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
| − | * | + | * Fixed-firing range (0.30 km for conventional mortar, and 0.85 km for the Menon mortar) |
| + | * No user interface elements assisting in aiming the mortar, regardless of the game mode | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
| − | ''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the weapon and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>.'' | + | <!-- ''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the weapon and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>.'' --> |
| + | "BAS" stands for Bomba Anti Sommergibile - literally: anti-submarine bomb. | ||
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| + | The large mortar that can be found in the game is the Menon mortar. It was introduced in 1956, and its range could be set between 900 and 400 meters. | ||
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| + | There are two variants of this mortar - the earlier triple-gun turret that we have in the game and a later single-gun fully enclosed turret to protect the operator from the elements. | ||
== Media == | == Media == | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
| − | ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:'' | + | <!-- ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:'' |
* ''reference to the article about the variant of the weapon;'' | * ''reference to the article about the variant of the weapon;'' | ||
| − | * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.'' | + | * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.'' --> |
| + | * [[Mk 2 mortar]] | ||
| + | * [[Ordnance ML 4.2-inch mortar]] | ||
| + | * [[Limbo mortar]] | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
| − | ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:'' | + | <!-- ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:'' |
* ''topic on the official game forum;'' | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
| − | * ''other literature.'' | + | * ''other literature.'' --> |
| + | * [[wikipedia:Menon (weapon)|[Wikipedia] Menon]] | ||
| + | * [http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WAMIT_ASW.php#Menon_Mortar_K_113 <nowiki>[NavWeaps]</nowiki> Italy - ASW Weapons # Menon Mortar K 113] | ||
{{Naval depth charges}} | {{Naval depth charges}} | ||
[[Category:Naval special armaments]] | [[Category:Naval special armaments]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:00, 29 July 2024
Two BAS depth charge launched off the aft off Impetuoso.
Contents
Description
BAS depth charge is a depth charge used by the Italian Cold War-era vessels. It's available with a conventional mortar, dropping charges in a fixed direction and range, as well as the Menon mortar, which allows you to choose a direction in which charges are ejected, but still lacks the ability to adjust the range.
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
General info
A triple-barrel Menon ASW mortar used to launch BAS depth charges off the bow of Impetuoso
Typically to all the other depth charges, BAS can have its activation time adjusted between 3 and 10 seconds before the match, where the countdown begins since the charge hits the surface of the water, ground, or vessel. Depth charges are meant to be an anti-submarine weapons, but given the lack of submarines in the game - their only use case remains to be an extremely situational against surface vessels.
Effective damage
The Menon mortar launches depth charges at the exact range of 0.85 km (the charge will hit the hull of the target from stationary Impetuoso once the range to the stationary target indicates 0.85 km in-game), it takes 13 seconds for it to reach the target.
A conventional mortar launches the depth charges at the range of around 0.30 km (2.5 times the hull Impetuoso's hull width) and it takes 3.25 seconds for it to reach the target.
Direct damage inflicted by the charges is relatively low, often requiring multiple direct hits to sink a destroyer if it fails to blow up the ammo racks. It's much more efficient against coastal vessels, but scoring a hit requires extreme luck.
Comparison with analogues
Against its peers, BAS comes with a slightly above-average TNT equivalent and a relatively large dead-weight.
| Name | Country of origin |
Mass (kg) | Explosive type |
Explosive mass (kg) |
TNT equivalent (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.2 in T37 |  |
29 | Torpex | 15.9 | 25.44 |
| B TG |  |
63 | TNT | 50 | 50 |
| B TG 100 | |
126 | TNT | 100 | 100 |
| BAS | |
160 | Torpex | 70 | 112 |
| BB-1 |  |
165 | TNT | 130 | 130 |
| BM-1 | |
45 | TNT | 25 | 25 |
| Guiraud |  |
176 | TNT | 130 | 130 |
| K-gun Mk.9 | |
190 | TNT | 136 | 136 |
| Limbo mortar |  |
177 | Minol | 94 | 108.1 |
| Mk.10 Hedgehog mortar | |
29 | Torpex | 15.9 | 25.44 |
| Mk.4 | |
160 | Minol | 94 | 108.1 |
| Mk.6 | |
190 | TNT | 136 | 136 |
| Mk.6 mortar | |
190 | TNT | 136 | 136 |
| Mk.9 | |
190 | TNT | 136 | 136 |
| Mk.VII | |
196 | TNT | 130 | 130 |
| RBM mortar | |
160 | Amatol | 70.8 | 70.8 |
| Type 3 |  |
50 | Type 88 | 20 | 26 |
| Type 95 | |
160 | Amatol | 100 | 100 |
| WBD |  |
196 | Amatol | 130 | 130 |
| WBF | |
139 | Amatol | 60 | 60 |
| WBG | |
160 | Amatol | 100 | 100 |
| Y-gun Mk.VII | |
196 | TNT | 130 | 130 |
Usage in battles
Describe situations when you would utilise this depth charge in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)
Pros and cons
Full load of the depth charges ejected from the aft launcher on Impetuoso
Pros:
- Quick reload rate
- Menon mortar can be rotated (±150°) allowing to more precisely guide it on target
Cons:
- Fixed-firing range (0.30 km for conventional mortar, and 0.85 km for the Menon mortar)
- No user interface elements assisting in aiming the mortar, regardless of the game mode
History
"BAS" stands for Bomba Anti Sommergibile - literally: anti-submarine bomb.
The large mortar that can be found in the game is the Menon mortar. It was introduced in 1956, and its range could be set between 900 and 400 meters.
There are two variants of this mortar - the earlier triple-gun turret that we have in the game and a later single-gun fully enclosed turret to protect the operator from the elements.
Media
Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.
See also
External links
| Naval depth charges | |
|---|---|
| USA | Mk.6 · Mk.6 mortar · K-gun Mk.9 |
| Germany | WBD · WBF · WBG |
| Foreign: | BB-1 (USSR) · Mk.6 (USA) · Type 95 (Japan) |
| USSR | BB-1 · BM-1 · MBU-600 mortar · RBM mortar |
| Britain | Limbo mortar · Mk.10 Hedgehog mortar · Mk.VII · Y-gun Mk.VII |
| Foreign: | Mk.6 mortar (USA) |
| Japan | Type 3 · Type 95 |
| Foreign: | Mk.6 mortar (USA) · Mk.9 (USA) · Mk.10 Hedgehog (Britain) |
| Italy | B TG · B TG 100 · BAS · Mk.4 |
| Foreign: | WBG (Germany) · Mk.10 Hedgehog (Britain) |
| France | Guiraud |
| Foreign: | Mk.VII (Britain) · Y-gun Mk.VII (Britain) |
