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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German motor torpedo boat {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.79 "Project X"]] as part of the fleet closed beta test.
 
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German motor torpedo boat {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.79 "Project X"]] as part of the fleet closed beta test.
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
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The R-301 is constructed using wood, the superstructure is hardened wood constructed to a thickness of 12 mm. The wooden construction of the R-301 means fire is one of the biggest threats to survival of the ship. There is no armour on the ship, apart from the gun shields and hardened superstructure. The R-301 has a crew complement of 42, increased by 1 compared to the [[R-boot R-130]]. The R-301 still provides a great attachment of sailors, which helps to increases the overall survivability of the R-301 dramatically compared to other ships in this tier.
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The R-301 is constructed using wood, the superstructure is hardened wood constructed to a thickness of 12 mm. The wooden construction of the R-301 means fire is one of the biggest threats to survival of the ship. There is no armour on the ship, apart from the gun shields and hardened superstructure. The R-301 has a crew complement of 42, increased by 1 compared to the [[R-130]]. The R-301 still provides a great attachment of sailors, which helps to increase the overall survivability of the R-301 dramatically compared to other ships in this tier.
  
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Compared to the previous version [[R-boot R-130]] which only offered two single [[2 cm/65 C/30 (20 mm)]] automatic cannons and a single [[3.7 cm FlaK-Lafette C/36 (37 mm)]] automatic cannon.
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Compared to the previous version [[R-130]] which only offered two single [[2 cm/65 C/30 (20 mm)]] automatic cannons and a single [[3.7 cm FlaK-Lafette C/36 (37 mm)]] automatic cannon.
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This is now significantly increased even more with two twin [[2 cm/65 C/38 (20 mm)]] automatic cannons, replacing the two single 2 cm/65 C/30 automatic cannons with twice as much stopping power and 200 round magazines for them. Additionally the legendary single 3.7 cm FlaK-Lafette C/36 automatic cannon stays the same the depth charge racks are replaced with two torpedo tubes are added.
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This is now significantly increased even more with two twin [[2 cm/65 C/38 (20 mm)]] automatic cannons, replacing the two single 2 cm/65 C/30 automatic cannons with twice as much stopping power and 200 round magazines for them. Additionally, the legendary single 3.7 cm FlaK-Lafette C/36 automatic cannon stays the same, the depth charge racks are replaced with two torpedo tubes are added.
  
 
However, the internal components of the R-301 are spaced out, meaning a good volley of enemy fire will not completely incapacitate the ship.
 
However, the internal components of the R-301 are spaced out, meaning a good volley of enemy fire will not completely incapacitate the ship.
  
 
*The engine is placed, under the conning tower of the ship, with the transmission extending towards the stern (Rear) to the Voith Schneider propulsion system.
 
*The engine is placed, under the conning tower of the ship, with the transmission extending towards the stern (Rear) to the Voith Schneider propulsion system.
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*The transmission & propeller systems are under the waterline which protects it from most enemy rounds, which would penetrate the ship.
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*The transmission & propeller systems are under the waterline, which protects it from most enemy rounds, which would penetrate the ship.
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*The engines system can be destroyed by enemy fire since it extends above the waterline.
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*The engine's system can be destroyed by enemy fire since it extends above the waterline.
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*The ships fuel and ammunition storage can be penetrated by enemy fire, since these are located above the waterline.
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*The ship's fuel and ammunition storage can be penetrated by enemy fire, since these are located above the waterline.
  
 
=== Mobility ===
 
=== Mobility ===
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The R-301 may seem slow in comparison to the other naval ships at this tier, due to its length. The Voith Schneider propulsion system, as found on the [[R-boot R-41|R-41]] & [[R-boot R-130|R-130]] has been replaced with a conventional three bladed propeller and transmission system. The engines have been increased from two to three.
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The R-301 may seem slow in comparison to the other naval ships at this tier, due to its length. The Voith Schneider propulsion system, as found on the [[R-41]] & [[R-130]] has been replaced with a conventional three bladed propeller and transmission system. The engines have been increased from two to three.
  
 
The top speed has been increased by the change of propulsion system:
 
The top speed has been increased by the change of propulsion system:
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*In arcade it has a maximum speed of 57 km/h.
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*In arcade, it has a maximum speed of 57 km/h.
 
*In realistic & simulator is 43 km/h.
 
*In realistic & simulator is 43 km/h.
  
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However, the change from the Voith Schneider to the conventional blades has had a significant change on the manoeuvrability of this ship. It is incapable off performing the once fine manoeuvrable dance acts of the previous Voith Schneider propulsion system, which powered the [[R-boot R-41]] & [[R-boot R-130]].
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However, the change from the Voith Schneider to the conventional blades has had a significant change on the manoeuvrability of this ship. It is incapable of performing the once fine manoeuvrable dance acts of the previous Voith Schneider propulsion system, which powered the R-41 & R-130.
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=== Modifications and economy ===
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== Armament ==
 
== Armament ==
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=== Primary armament ===
 
=== Primary armament ===
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{{main|2 cm/65 C/38 (20 mm)|2 cm/65 Flakzwilling 38 (20 mm)}}
 
{{main|2 cm/65 C/38 (20 mm)|2 cm/65 Flakzwilling 38 (20 mm)}}
  
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The R-301's main armament consists of five 2 cm FlaK 38 automatic cannons. One dual mount in front of the bridge protected by a 8 mm hardened armour shield, one single mount directly behind bridge with no crew protection and one dual mount amidship between torpedo tubes, protected by the same shield as the other dual mounts. Due to the railing around the ship and the gunshields protecting the guns, they are unable to shoot directly in front of the ship up to about 400 m away.
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There are three ammunition types available:
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* '''Universal:''' {{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP|Armour-piercing}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF-T|High-explosive fragmentation tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}}
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* '''20 mm HET magazines:''' {{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF-T|High-explosive fragmentation tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP|Armour-piercing}}
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* '''20 mm APT magazines:''' {{Annotation|AP|Armour-piercing}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP|Armour-piercing}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}}
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{{:2 cm/65 C/38 (20 mm)/Ammunition|HEF-T, AP, AP-T, HEF}}
  
 
=== Secondary armament ===
 
=== Secondary armament ===
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{{main|3.7 cm SK C/30 (37 mm)}}
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{{main|SK C/30 (37 mm)}}
  
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The R-301 is also armed with a single 3.7 cm SK C/30 cannon located on the stern. Due to the very low rate of fire at only 30 rounds per minute, the gun is not very useful for surface combat.
  
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=== Torpedo armament ===
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{{:SK C/30 (37 mm)/Ammunition|37 mm Spgr L/4.1 Lh 37, 37 mm Psgr L'spur Zerl}}
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{{main|G7a (533 mm)}}
 
  
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=== Additional armament ===
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{{main|G7a (533 mm)|EMC mine}}
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The R-301 features two torpedo tubes, one on each side of the hull. These fire standard German 533 mm G7a torpedo which can be found on most Kriegsmarine vessels. With a speed of 81 km/h, a payload of 358.4 kg TNTe and range of 6 km while not upgraded with torpedo mode, these make them one of the best torpedo in its class, surpassed only by Japanese Type 93 Long Lance family. When upgraded with torpedo mode, the speed decrease to 56 km/h while maximum range change to 14 km.
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The R-301 can also carry up to 10 EMC moored contact mines on the slides astern behind the 3.7 cm cannon. Each of these mines have a warhead of 384 kg TNTe, capable of sinking any vessel that will sail near them. However, using the mines comes at the cost of having them exposed on the deck and risking a fatal explosion to your vessel when hit.
  
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
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The R-301 can be utilized as a second wave vessel, leaving the faster boats to get into battle first and supporting them from behind. Its torpedoes can be used for dealing with destroyers or armoured gunboats such as the Pr.1124 or Pr.191 series that most autocannons can not damage. The mines can be used to make minefield around capture point to deny any bluewater ship to reach and capture them for their team. Mines can be laid also into narrow passages of a strait. The R-301 can also be used to soak up enemy fire with its mostly empty bow compartment, while teammates deal with the ships attacking you.
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=== Modules ===
 
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| 20 mm HET magazines
 
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| Rudder Replacement
 
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| Fire Protection System
 
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| Smokescreen
 
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| 20 mm APT magazines
 
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| Auxiliary Armament Targeting
 
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| Propeller Replacement
 
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| Engine Maintenance
 
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| New Pumps
 
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=== Pros and cons ===
 
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'''Pros:'''
  
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'''Pros:'''
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* Lot of empty space in forward section, so it can take lot of damage
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* Effective forward-facing firepower
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* Has torpedoes to deal with reserve destroyers
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* Large crew complement when compared to contemporaries
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
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* Slow
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* Quite bad mobility when compared to its counterparts
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* Has difficulties destroying Soviet armoured gunboats
  
 
== History ==
 
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Developed in the inter-war period, the R-Boots (Raumbootes) were designed as minesweepers, and they had deliberately low draughts in order to operate close to the coast. The armament was limited due to the intended mission of the ships. Propulsion was provided by two MAN marine diesel engines, providing 1,836 horsepower each and driving two shafts. Construction utilized a metal understructure and wooden framing.
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424 R-Boots were completed, and they continually saw service up until 1945. They were notably used during the 1940 invasion of Norway. Only 140 of these ships survived the war, with many captured by the Allies or divided up between the Allies as spoils of war. 24 R-Boots were eventually reintroduced to the West German Navy and operated until the 1960s.
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The R-Boots, despite being built as minesweepers, were forced into other roles during the war. They were used for search-and-rescue (SAR), ship hunting, coastal patrol, and convoy escort, among other duties such as minelaying. The ships were rarely used in their intended role (minesweeping) because of the defensive nature of the war for the Kriegsmarine.
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R-301 was the lead ship of an R-Boot class, significantly larger than the preceding R-218. It had a length of 41 m and a displacement of 160 tons. This class consisted of R-301 through R-312, and the class was constructed from 1942 to 1945. The biggest change from the preceding classes of R-Boot was the addition of two 533 mm torpedo tubes, for use against enemy surface vessels. The R-301 class also added a third screw for increased speeds, up to 24 knots.
  
 
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{{ShipManufacturer Abeking and Rasmussen}}
 
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Latest revision as of 06:31, 7 May 2023

Rank VI USA | Premium | Golden Eagles
A-10A Thunderbolt (Early)
R-301
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GarageImage R-301.jpg
ArtImage R-301.png
R-301
Germany flag.png Germany
II Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
2.3 2.3 2.3
Class:
Research:14 000 Specs-Card-Exp.png
Purchase:32 000 Specs-Card-Lion.png
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Description

The R-301-class, R-301 is a rank II German motor torpedo boat with a battle rating of 2.3 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.79 "Project X" as part of the fleet closed beta test.

General info

Survivability and armour

Armourfront / side / back
Hull38 mm (wood)
Superstructure15 mm (wood)
Number of section4
Displacement190 t
Crew42 people

The R-301 is constructed using wood, the superstructure is hardened wood constructed to a thickness of 12 mm. The wooden construction of the R-301 means fire is one of the biggest threats to survival of the ship. There is no armour on the ship, apart from the gun shields and hardened superstructure. The R-301 has a crew complement of 42, increased by 1 compared to the R-130. The R-301 still provides a great attachment of sailors, which helps to increase the overall survivability of the R-301 dramatically compared to other ships in this tier.

Compared to the previous version R-130 which only offered two single 2 cm/65 C/30 (20 mm) automatic cannons and a single 3.7 cm FlaK-Lafette C/36 (37 mm) automatic cannon. This is now significantly increased even more with two twin 2 cm/65 C/38 (20 mm) automatic cannons, replacing the two single 2 cm/65 C/30 automatic cannons with twice as much stopping power and 200 round magazines for them. Additionally, the legendary single 3.7 cm FlaK-Lafette C/36 automatic cannon stays the same, the depth charge racks are replaced with two torpedo tubes are added.

However, the internal components of the R-301 are spaced out, meaning a good volley of enemy fire will not completely incapacitate the ship.

  • The engine is placed, under the conning tower of the ship, with the transmission extending towards the stern (Rear) to the Voith Schneider propulsion system.
  • The transmission & propeller systems are under the waterline, which protects it from most enemy rounds, which would penetrate the ship.
  • The engine's system can be destroyed by enemy fire since it extends above the waterline.
  • The ship's fuel and ammunition storage can be penetrated by enemy fire, since these are located above the waterline.

Mobility

Speedforward / back
AB60 / 23 km/h
RB43 / 16 km/h

The R-301 may seem slow in comparison to the other naval ships at this tier, due to its length. The Voith Schneider propulsion system, as found on the R-41 & R-130 has been replaced with a conventional three bladed propeller and transmission system. The engines have been increased from two to three.

The top speed has been increased by the change of propulsion system:

  • In arcade, it has a maximum speed of 57 km/h.
  • In realistic & simulator is 43 km/h.

However, the change from the Voith Schneider to the conventional blades has had a significant change on the manoeuvrability of this ship. It is incapable of performing the once fine manoeuvrable dance acts of the previous Voith Schneider propulsion system, which powered the R-41 & R-130.

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference
AB808 → 1 013 Sl icon.png
RB1 109 → 1 390 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications13 760 Rp icon.png
19 950 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost860 Ge icon.png
Crew training9 200 Sl icon.png
Experts32 000 Sl icon.png
Aces320 Ge icon.png
Research Aces250 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
70 / 110 / 100 % Sl icon.png
130 / 130 / 130 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Seakeeping Unsinkability Firepower
Mods new ship hull.png
Dry-Docking
Research:
690 Rp icon.png
Cost:
1 000 Sl icon.png
110 Ge icon.png
Mods new ship rudder.png
Rudder Replacement
Research:
620 Rp icon.png
Cost:
890 Sl icon.png
95 Ge icon.png
Mods new ship screw.png
Propeller Replacement
Research:
1 700 Rp icon.png
Cost:
2 500 Sl icon.png
270 Ge icon.png
Mods new ship engine.png
Engine Maintenance
Research:
900 Rp icon.png
Cost:
1 300 Sl icon.png
140 Ge icon.png
Mods ship damage control crew.png
Damage Control Division
Research:
690 Rp icon.png
Cost:
1 000 Sl icon.png
110 Ge icon.png
Mods ship fire control crew.png
Fire Division
Research:
620 Rp icon.png
Cost:
890 Sl icon.png
95 Ge icon.png
Mods engine smoke screen system.png
Smokescreen
Research:
620 Rp icon.png
Cost:
890 Sl icon.png
95 Ge icon.png
Mods new ship pumps.png
New Pumps
Research:
900 Rp icon.png
Cost:
1 300 Sl icon.png
140 Ge icon.png
Mods tank ammo.png
37 mm Spgr Lh 37
Research:
690 Rp icon.png
Cost:
1 000 Sl icon.png
110 Ge icon.png
Mods tank ammo.png
20 mm HET magazines
Research:
690 Rp icon.png
Cost:
1 000 Sl icon.png
110 Ge icon.png
Mods new aux caliber turrets.png
Auxiliary Armament Targeting
Research:
620 Rp icon.png
Cost:
890 Sl icon.png
95 Ge icon.png
Mods tank ammo.png
20 mm APT magazines
Research:
620 Rp icon.png
Cost:
890 Sl icon.png
95 Ge icon.png
Mods new main caliber turrets.png
Primary Armament Targeting
Research:
1 700 Rp icon.png
Cost:
2 500 Sl icon.png
270 Ge icon.png
Mods ship art support.png
Artillery Support
Research:
900 Rp icon.png
Cost:
1 300 Sl icon.png
140 Ge icon.png
Mods torpedo.png
Torpedo Mode
Research:
900 Rp icon.png
Cost:
1 300 Sl icon.png
140 Ge icon.png
Mods naval mine.png
Mines
Research:
900 Rp icon.png
Cost:
1 300 Sl icon.png
140 Ge icon.png

Armament

Primary armament

2 х Turret2 x 2 cm/65 Flakzwilling 38 automatic cannon
Ammunition4000 rounds
Belt capacity40 rounds
Fire rate501 shots/min
Vertical guidance-10° / 50°
Turret2 cm/65 C/38 automatic cannon
Ammunition2000 rounds
Belt capacity40 rounds
Fire rate480 shots/min
Vertical guidance-5° / 60°
Main articles: 2 cm/65 C/38 (20 mm), 2 cm/65 Flakzwilling 38 (20 mm)

The R-301's main armament consists of five 2 cm FlaK 38 automatic cannons. One dual mount in front of the bridge protected by a 8 mm hardened armour shield, one single mount directly behind bridge with no crew protection and one dual mount amidship between torpedo tubes, protected by the same shield as the other dual mounts. Due to the railing around the ship and the gunshields protecting the guns, they are unable to shoot directly in front of the ship up to about 400 m away. There are three ammunition types available:

  • Universal: AP-T · AP · HEF-T · HEF
  • 20 mm HET magazines: HEF · HEF-T · HEF · AP
  • 20 mm APT magazines: AP · AP-T · AP · HEF

Penetration statistics
Ammunition Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
10 m 100 m 500 m 1,000 m 1,500 m 2,000 m
HEF-T 2 2 2 2 2 2
AP 36 35 27 20 15 11
AP-T 36 35 27 20 15 11
HEF 2 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%
HEF-T 835 0.12 0 0.1 10.54 79° 80° 81°
AP 785 0.15 - - - 47° 60° 65°
AP-T 785 0.15 - - - 47° 60° 65°
HEF 835 0.12 0 0.1 10.54 79° 80° 81°

Secondary armament

Turret3.7 cm SK C/30 mounting
Ammunition2000 rounds
Main article: SK C/30 (37 mm)

The R-301 is also armed with a single 3.7 cm SK C/30 cannon located on the stern. Due to the very low rate of fire at only 30 rounds per minute, the gun is not very useful for surface combat.

Penetration statistics
Ammunition Type of
warhead 		Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
10 m 100 m 500 m 1,000 m 1,500 m 2,000 m
Spgr L/4.1 Lh 37 HE 2 2 2 2 2 2
Psgr L'spur Zerl APCBC 87 84 71 58 48 39
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%
Spgr L/4.1 Lh 37 HE 1,000 0.75 0 0.1 27.4 79° 80° 81°
Psgr L'spur Zerl APCBC 1,000 0.82 1.3 15 37.4 48° 63° 71°

Additional armament

Setup 12 x 533 mm G7a torpedo
Setup 210 x EMC moored contact mine
Setup 32 x 533 mm G7a torpedo
2 x EMC moored contact mine
Main articles: G7a (533 mm), EMC mine

The R-301 features two torpedo tubes, one on each side of the hull. These fire standard German 533 mm G7a torpedo which can be found on most Kriegsmarine vessels. With a speed of 81 km/h, a payload of 358.4 kg TNTe and range of 6 km while not upgraded with torpedo mode, these make them one of the best torpedo in its class, surpassed only by Japanese Type 93 Long Lance family. When upgraded with torpedo mode, the speed decrease to 56 km/h while maximum range change to 14 km. The The R-301 can also carry up to 10 EMC moored contact mines on the slides astern behind the 3.7 cm cannon. Each of these mines have a warhead of 384 kg TNTe, capable of sinking any vessel that will sail near them. However, using the mines comes at the cost of having them exposed on the deck and risking a fatal explosion to your vessel when hit.

Usage in battles

The R-301 can be utilized as a second wave vessel, leaving the faster boats to get into battle first and supporting them from behind. Its torpedoes can be used for dealing with destroyers or armoured gunboats such as the Pr.1124 or Pr.191 series that most autocannons can not damage. The mines can be used to make minefield around capture point to deny any bluewater ship to reach and capture them for their team. Mines can be laid also into narrow passages of a strait. The R-301 can also be used to soak up enemy fire with its mostly empty bow compartment, while teammates deal with the ships attacking you.

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Lot of empty space in forward section, so it can take lot of damage
  • Effective forward-facing firepower
  • Has torpedoes to deal with reserve destroyers
  • Large crew complement when compared to contemporaries

Cons:

  • Slow
  • Quite bad mobility when compared to its counterparts
  • Has difficulties destroying Soviet armoured gunboats

History

Developed in the inter-war period, the R-Boots (Raumbootes) were designed as minesweepers, and they had deliberately low draughts in order to operate close to the coast. The armament was limited due to the intended mission of the ships. Propulsion was provided by two MAN marine diesel engines, providing 1,836 horsepower each and driving two shafts. Construction utilized a metal understructure and wooden framing.

424 R-Boots were completed, and they continually saw service up until 1945. They were notably used during the 1940 invasion of Norway. Only 140 of these ships survived the war, with many captured by the Allies or divided up between the Allies as spoils of war. 24 R-Boots were eventually reintroduced to the West German Navy and operated until the 1960s.

The R-Boots, despite being built as minesweepers, were forced into other roles during the war. They were used for search-and-rescue (SAR), ship hunting, coastal patrol, and convoy escort, among other duties such as minelaying. The ships were rarely used in their intended role (minesweeping) because of the defensive nature of the war for the Kriegsmarine.

R-301 was the lead ship of an R-Boot class, significantly larger than the preceding R-218. It had a length of 41 m and a displacement of 160 tons. This class consisted of R-301 through R-312, and the class was constructed from 1942 to 1945. The biggest change from the preceding classes of R-Boot was the addition of two 533 mm torpedo tubes, for use against enemy surface vessels. The R-301 class also added a third screw for increased speeds, up to 24 knots.

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Abeking & Rasmussen Schiffs- und Yachtwerft Aktiengesellschaft
Minesweepers (Räumbooten) 
Type R-130  R-130
Type R-301  R-301

Germany boats
Motor torpedo boats  LS 3 · LS 4 Esau · KM-5 · VS-10
  S-38 · S-38b · S-100 · S-147 · S-204 Lang · S-701
  R-301
  V-990
  Jaguar · Hugin · Pfeil
Motor gun boats  R-41 · R-130 · Krischan der Große
Motor torpedo gun boats  Albatros · Bussard · MZ1 · Pr. 206
Minelayers  VS-8

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