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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} German frigate {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Raining Fire"]] as a reward for the [[wt:en/news/6878-event-wargame-strategist-en|2020 Wargame "Strategist" event]].
 
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} German frigate {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Raining Fire"]] as a reward for the [[wt:en/news/6878-event-wargame-strategist-en|2020 Wargame "Strategist" event]].
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
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Overall, the survivability of the frigate is not comparable to cruisers or destroyers but is not lacklustre either. As a modern frigate, it lacks armour which is compensated by speed and firepower. Despite not being the most well-armoured frigate in the game compared to vessels at the battle rating, it is comparable to other Cold War vessels firepower wise and mobility wise, even comparable with early cruisers and destroyers. The number of crew members, despite being relatively high, are not sufficient if head-on engagements are planned, for this reason the frigate should not be used in the frontlines as it will be often destroyed with couple hits of enemy ships, specially those with high calibre weaponry.
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The armour is sufficient enough to stop low calibre munitions at some extent. While not invincible, it is able to withstand even 105 mm shells with decent amount of casualties and damage. Do not rely on the armour unless enemy threat has firepower lower than 76 mm and even then, autocannons like the 40 mm Bofors mounted on USA and British ships will be able to cause critical damage if enough shots are fired.
  
 
=== Mobility ===
 
=== Mobility ===
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Mobility wise, it is one of the fastest frigates/destroyers seen in game as for now despite the ship displacement and size. As a "modern" frigate, it completely changes the doctrine of previous destroyers and frigates, meaning it compensates armour with speed. It is able to reach speeds above 40 knots (~75 km/h), making it terrifyingly fast for a ship of its size and firepower, almost on par with lighter frigates and sub-chasers ([[Albatros]], [[SKR-7]], etc). It is more than capable of reaching the battlefield faster than other destroyers and will outrun cruisers and battleships. When it comes to manoeuvrability, the F224 leaves nothing to desire. It is able to do tight turns (relatively tight turns but with greater speed than other frigates) as well as accelerate and decelerate quickly. Thanks to the relatively small size of the ship, it is able to stay on shallow waters compared to other frigates and destroyers which are likely to get stuck on rocks and any other obstacles.
  
 
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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|100 mm/55 MLE model 53 (100 mm)}}
 
{{main|100 mm/55 MLE model 53 (100 mm)}}
  
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The F224 has the same armament as the [[Köln F220]], armed with 2 x 100 mm/55 MLE model 53 semi-automatic cannons divided into 2 turrets, one at the aft and one at the bow. They are capable of decimating enemy vessels in seconds, including heavy cruisers. The 100 mm cannons have access to 2 types of shells, HE and HE-VT. Both shells have the exactly same performance with the exception of the proximity fuse the HE-VT gets. It is recommended to carry HE-VT as there are no downsides to it. HE-VT are an extra when it comes to air defence. They will decimate any enemy plane with the proximity fuse but they are only recommended to be used when attacking low speed aircraft (like bombers) at long ranges (past 10 km) as the relative low fire rate (15 RPM) and targeting speed will cause issues engaging faster aircraft (fighters or even attackers). It should be noted the 100 mm can be used with the tracking radar.
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=== Secondary armament ===
 
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{{main|40 mm/70 MEL58 (40 mm)}}
 
{{main|40 mm/70 MEL58 (40 mm)}}
  
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The F224 is armed with 6 x 40 mm/70 MEL58 automatic cannons divided into 2 dual-mounted turrets and 2 single-mount turrets. They are capable of shredding anything but cruisers. The 40 mm cannons only have access to HE and HE-VT, meaning they will do little to no damage to heavily armoured targets even at point blank range. The 40 mm are your main line of defence against light and medium armoured vessels as the fast rate of fire (0.4-second reload) will cause fatal damage with even just one burst. They are also your main line of defence against any aircraft at any range from 0 to 10 km (AI gunners will not engage targets past ~10 km). They will destroy incoming enemy aircraft within seconds. The captain is able to control them manually and use the tracking radar to engage air targets manually. It is recommended to let the AI gunners engage the targets when the threat is closer than 5 km as the captain will be able to focus on more threatening enemies (other vessels or even aircraft). When letting AI gunners engage targets, be aware of which targeting setting is set (airborne and surface, airborne, surface, none) as each turret will only engage one target at a time.
  
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The F220 is armed with 4 single-tube torpedo launchers. These are your main weapon against heavily armoured threats or when doing sneak attacks at distance. The torpedo range is drastically different to the [[Köln F220]]. They have a max range of 5.49 km (instead of 13.71 km) and can be used at almost point blank, the torpedo must travel 50 m at minimum to be armed (most of the time "point blank" engagements will be between 100-500 m). Depending on the map, game mode and captain's discretion, torpedo depth can be adjusted in order to achieve multiple tasks.
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'''1-meter depth''' - This is the most universal depth used for all types of engagements, being in deep or shallow waters. This depth is capable of hitting all sorts of vessels, including PT boats. The main downside is that enemy ships can see the water trail made by the torpedo which can make enemy vessels evade or fire at the torpedo.
  
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== Usage in battles ==
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'''4-meter depth''' - This is the recommended depth when on deep water trying to do long range sneaky engagements to big ships (most of them have bulkheads more than 4 m under the waterline). This is one of the riskier techniques as there is no way to launch them on shallow waters (most shallow water maps have water depth of 2-3 m). Only the captain and the team will be able to see the torpedo symbol while traveling close to them and it will not leave any visible water trail compared to the 1 meter depth torpedo.
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The F224 can be armed with Mk.6 depth charges. They are useless in all naval battles. It is not recommended to load them in the ship as they do not have any practical use in game. On the other hand, the Bofors rocket system has its advantages in various combat scenarios. First of all, said rockets have an explosive equivalent of 107 kg, almost the same as a 250 kg bomb. They are deadly against all light armoured targets and can be used to destroy unarmed vessels (like in Naval Enduring Confrontation) or to create heavy exterior damage to enemy ships (disable turrets, destroy smoke funnels, destroy bridge, etc). Aiming this rockets requires practice as the low speed makes the fire adjustment tricky. Always use rangefinder to aim vertically, do not attempt to eyeball it as they will be inaccurate.
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=== Radar ===
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[[File:F224 Radars.png|thumb|Purple: KH14/9 navigation radar<br>Red: M4/1Du FCR (currently not modeled as a functioning radar)<br>Blue: M5/1Du FCR (currently not modeled as a functioning radar)<br>Green: SGR105 air/surface search radar<br>Orange: M9/3Du FCR]]
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While similar to the [[Köln F220]], the Lübeck F224 has a different radar configuration as well as types of radars. For game purposes, nothing changes. It has the SGR105 air/surface search radar, M4/1Du, M5/1Du, M9/3Du fire control radars (FCR) and access to the KH14/9 navigation radar, useless in its current state in game. The SGR105 is located on top of the main mast. The KH14/9 navigation radar is located on top of the bridge (replacing the MV2/3Du FCR). M4/1Du is located in front of the mast. M5/1Du is located in the mast below the SGR105 radar. M9/3Du are located at the back of the ship on top of the superstructure behind the main mast. Currently only the M9/3Du is the only one modeled as fire control radar in game. Enemy pilots are often unaware of the presence of the radar as they are uncommon in-game, use surprise to your advantage. Radars can give you a huge advantage with situational awareness as no plane will be able to catch you unsuspected. Be aware of radar interference (mountains, trees, tall structures in general) as they will affect both your search and tracking radar. There are blind spots with the radars which pilots can exploit but most of them will not do so as radars are uncommon in battles. As previously stated, tracking radar can be used to manually engage targets. It is recommended to use tracking radar when engaging immediate threats the gunners are not engaging or low speed flying aircraft at long ranges (bombers). Most of the time, the use of tracking radar will not be necessary as gunners will take care of aircraft while the captain is engaging enemy vessels.
  
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== Usage in battles ==
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The Lübeck, as a Cold War frigate, has a very different playstyle to the WW2 frigates and destroyers, as armour is lacklustre and RPM is limited compared to some cruisers and destroyers. Thus, the Köln should be used as a support and anti air ship. The powerful 100 mm are able to decimate destroyers and even cruisers in minutes, not because of the rounds but for the rate of fire. The high speed and agility make it a decent runner when facing enemy ships and capturing points. The torpedo can be formidable if used correctly, not only for the fact they are able to destroy whatever it hits but also because they are hard to aim due to the distances the Lübeck has to navigate in order to get into a decent launch distance. The 40 mm should be used as secondary weapons for everything but sinking heavily armoured ships. They are able to decimate light vessels in seconds as well as planes. For this same reason, the Köln should be used as an anti-air flagship as it is able to detect and engage enemy planes in a range of 130 km. Absolutely no aircraft will surprise the Lübeck while the search radar is active. The Lübeck, when used in Enduring Confrontation events, is the most reliable and "Jack-of-All-Trades" ship seen in-game. Not only because it is able to dominate the skies but also because it is able to decimate enemy convoys within seconds with the firepower and torpedoes, specially if said convoys are unarmed cargo ships.
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Absolutely no battleship should be engaged with the 100 mm as they are mediocre and most of the time useless due to only using HE ammunition. However, they can damage and destroy outer modules like turrets, bridge, and smoke funnels, and can start fires. When facing heavily armoured vessels, torpedoes are a must as they will be your only reliable weapon against them. The Lübeck should zig-zag when being fired at as a single salvo is more than enough to instantly destroy you. Zig-zagging reduces the chances the enemy has to hit and due to the long reload, the Lübeck is able to close distance and fire torpedoes.
  
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
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== History ==
 
== History ==
 
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The Lübeck was the fifth ship of the Type 120 Köln class of German frigates built during the Cold War. As her sisters, it featured the same role and combat used but with better electronics and systems, primarily working as a modernized version with newer fire control radars.
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Lübeck was one of six Köln-class frigates constructed by the Blohm & Voss company and represented one of the first warships built for the German navy in the years following WWII. Lübeck and her sister ships were designed to counter enemy escort ships as well as submarines and were well-equipped to perform these tasks.
 
  
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Lübeck was commissioned in June of 1963 as the fifth Köln-class frigate to enter service. The ship continued service until December 1988 after she was decommissioned and sold to Turkey for scrapping.
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It was laid down in October 28, 1959 and launched in January 23, 1960. It entered service in June 6, 1963. In December 1, 1988 it was decommissioned and sold to Turkey.
  
 
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Latest revision as of 02:09, 7 April 2023

Rank VI USSR | Premium | Golden Eagles
Su-25K Pack
Lübeck
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Lübeck
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IV Rank
Battle rating:
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4.3 4.3 4.3
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Description

The Köln-class, Lübeck (F224) is a premium gift rank IV German frigate with a battle rating of 4.3 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update "Raining Fire" as a reward for the 2020 Wargame "Strategist" event.

General info

Survivability and armour

Armourfront / side / back
Hull16 mm (steel)
Superstructure4 mm (steel)
Number of section6
Displacement2 969 t
Crew238 people

Overall, the survivability of the frigate is not comparable to cruisers or destroyers but is not lacklustre either. As a modern frigate, it lacks armour which is compensated by speed and firepower. Despite not being the most well-armoured frigate in the game compared to vessels at the battle rating, it is comparable to other Cold War vessels firepower wise and mobility wise, even comparable with early cruisers and destroyers. The number of crew members, despite being relatively high, are not sufficient if head-on engagements are planned, for this reason the frigate should not be used in the frontlines as it will be often destroyed with couple hits of enemy ships, specially those with high calibre weaponry.

The armour is sufficient enough to stop low calibre munitions at some extent. While not invincible, it is able to withstand even 105 mm shells with decent amount of casualties and damage. Do not rely on the armour unless enemy threat has firepower lower than 76 mm and even then, autocannons like the 40 mm Bofors mounted on USA and British ships will be able to cause critical damage if enough shots are fired.

Mobility

Speedforward / back
AB83 / 35 km/h
RB59 / 25 km/h

Mobility wise, it is one of the fastest frigates/destroyers seen in game as for now despite the ship displacement and size. As a "modern" frigate, it completely changes the doctrine of previous destroyers and frigates, meaning it compensates armour with speed. It is able to reach speeds above 40 knots (~75 km/h), making it terrifyingly fast for a ship of its size and firepower, almost on par with lighter frigates and sub-chasers (Albatros, SKR-7, etc). It is more than capable of reaching the battlefield faster than other destroyers and will outrun cruisers and battleships. When it comes to manoeuvrability, the F224 leaves nothing to desire. It is able to do tight turns (relatively tight turns but with greater speed than other frigates) as well as accelerate and decelerate quickly. Thanks to the relatively small size of the ship, it is able to stay on shallow waters compared to other frigates and destroyers which are likely to get stuck on rocks and any other obstacles.

Mobility Characteristics
Game Mode Upgrade Status Maximum Speed (km/h) Turn Time (s) Turn Radius (m)
Forward Reverse
AB Stock ___ ___
Upgraded 83 35
RB/SB Stock ___ ___
Upgraded 59 25

Modifications and economy

Repair cost
AB6 619 Sl icon.png
RB9 535 Sl icon.png
Crew training10 000 Sl icon.png
Experts1 140 000 Sl icon.png
Aces1 500 Ge icon.png
Research Aces1 380 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
Talisman.png 2 × 220 / 430 / 50 % Sl icon.png
Talisman.png 2 × 196 / 196 / 196 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Seakeeping Unsinkability Firepower
Mods new ship hull.png
Dry-Docking
Mods new ship rudder.png
Rudder Replacement
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Propeller Replacement
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Engine Maintenance
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Damage Control Division
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Fire Division
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Smokescreen
Mods ship anti fragmentation protection.png
Shrapnel Protection
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Ventilation
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New Pumps
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Ammo Wetting
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Auxiliary Armament Targeting
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Primary Armament Targeting
Mods ship rangefinder.png
Improved Rangefinder
Mods depth charge.png
Depth Charges
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods ammo.png
40mm_bofors_mel58_navy_he_tf_ammo_pack
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100mm_ger_mle53_f4_navy_hevt_ammo_pack
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Rocket Launcher

Armament

Primary armament

2 х Turret100 mm/55 MLE model 53 cannon
Ammunition500 rounds
Vertical guidance-5° / 90°
Main article: 100 mm/55 MLE model 53 (100 mm)

The F224 has the same armament as the Köln F220, armed with 2 x 100 mm/55 MLE model 53 semi-automatic cannons divided into 2 turrets, one at the aft and one at the bow. They are capable of decimating enemy vessels in seconds, including heavy cruisers. The 100 mm cannons have access to 2 types of shells, HE and HE-VT. Both shells have the exactly same performance with the exception of the proximity fuse the HE-VT gets. It is recommended to carry HE-VT as there are no downsides to it. HE-VT are an extra when it comes to air defence. They will decimate any enemy plane with the proximity fuse but they are only recommended to be used when attacking low speed aircraft (like bombers) at long ranges (past 10 km) as the relative low fire rate (15 RPM) and targeting speed will cause issues engaging faster aircraft (fighters or even attackers). It should be noted the 100 mm can be used with the tracking radar.

Penetration statistics
Ammunition Type of
warhead 		Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
100 m 1,000 m 2,000 m 3,000 m 4,000 m 5,000 m
OEA F1 HE HE 24 24 24 24 24 24
OPF F4 PFHE HE-VT 22 22 22 22 22 22
Shell details
Ammunition Type of
warhead 		Velocity
(m/s) 		Projectile
mass (kg) 		Fuse delay
(m) 		Fuse sensitivity
(mm) 		Explosive mass
(TNT equivalent) (kg) 		Ricochet
0% 50% 100%
OEA F1 HE HE 855 13.5 0 0.1 1.87 79° 80° 81°
Proximity-fused shell details
Ammunition Type of
warhead 		Velocity
(m/s) 		Projectile
mass (kg) 		Fuse delay
(m) 		Fuse sensitivity
(mm) 		Arming
distance (m) 		Trigger
radius (m) 		Explosive mass
(TNT equivalent) (kg) 		Ricochet
0% 50% 100%
OPF F4 PFHE HE-VT 855 13.5 0 0.1 457 23 1.7 79° 80° 81°

Secondary armament

2 х Turret2 x 40 mm/70 MEL58 mounting
Ammunition4000 rounds
Belt capacity4 rounds
Fire rate240 shots/min
2 х Turret40 mm/70 MEL58 mounting
Ammunition2000 rounds
Belt capacity4 rounds
Fire rate240 shots/min
Main article: 40 mm/70 MEL58 (40 mm)

The F224 is armed with 6 x 40 mm/70 MEL58 automatic cannons divided into 2 dual-mounted turrets and 2 single-mount turrets. They are capable of shredding anything but cruisers. The 40 mm cannons only have access to HE and HE-VT, meaning they will do little to no damage to heavily armoured targets even at point blank range. The 40 mm are your main line of defence against light and medium armoured vessels as the fast rate of fire (0.4-second reload) will cause fatal damage with even just one burst. They are also your main line of defence against any aircraft at any range from 0 to 10 km (AI gunners will not engage targets past ~10 km). They will destroy incoming enemy aircraft within seconds. The captain is able to control them manually and use the tracking radar to engage air targets manually. It is recommended to let the AI gunners engage the targets when the threat is closer than 5 km as the captain will be able to focus on more threatening enemies (other vessels or even aircraft). When letting AI gunners engage targets, be aware of which targeting setting is set (airborne and surface, airborne, surface, none) as each turret will only engage one target at a time.

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
M-DN51 HE-T HEF-T 4 4 4 4 4 4
HE-T-PF HE-VT 5 5 5 5 5 5
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%
M-DN51 HE-T HEF-T 1,005 0.96 0 0.1 114.48 79° 80° 81°
Proximity-fused shell details
Ammunition Type of
warhead 		Velocity
(m/s) 		Projectile
mass (kg) 		Fuse delay
(m) 		Fuse sensitivity
(mm) 		Arming
distance (m) 		Trigger
radius (m) 		Explosive mass
(TNT equivalent) (g) 		Ricochet
0% 50% 100%
HE-T-PF HE-VT 1,025 0.88 0 0.1 150 7 190.8 79° 80° 81°

Additional armament

Setup 14 x 12.75 inch Mark 44 torpedo
Setup 210 x Mk.6 depth charge
Setup 34 x 12.75 inch Mark 44 torpedo
10 x Mk.6 depth charge
Setup 496 x 375 mm M/50 Bofors anti submarine rocket launcher
Setup 596 x 375 mm M/50 Bofors anti submarine rocket launcher
10 x Mk.6 depth charge
Setup 696 x 375 mm M/50 Bofors anti submarine rocket launcher
4 x 12.75 inch Mark 44 torpedo
Setup 796 x 375 mm M/50 Bofors anti submarine rocket launcher
4 x 12.75 inch Mark 44 torpedo
10 x Mk.6 depth charge
Main articles: 12.75 inch Mark 44 (324 mm), Mk.6 depth charge, M/50 Bofors

The F220 is armed with 4 single-tube torpedo launchers. These are your main weapon against heavily armoured threats or when doing sneak attacks at distance. The torpedo range is drastically different to the Köln F220. They have a max range of 5.49 km (instead of 13.71 km) and can be used at almost point blank, the torpedo must travel 50 m at minimum to be armed (most of the time "point blank" engagements will be between 100-500 m). Depending on the map, game mode and captain's discretion, torpedo depth can be adjusted in order to achieve multiple tasks.

1-meter depth - This is the most universal depth used for all types of engagements, being in deep or shallow waters. This depth is capable of hitting all sorts of vessels, including PT boats. The main downside is that enemy ships can see the water trail made by the torpedo which can make enemy vessels evade or fire at the torpedo.

4-meter depth - This is the recommended depth when on deep water trying to do long range sneaky engagements to big ships (most of them have bulkheads more than 4 m under the waterline). This is one of the riskier techniques as there is no way to launch them on shallow waters (most shallow water maps have water depth of 2-3 m). Only the captain and the team will be able to see the torpedo symbol while traveling close to them and it will not leave any visible water trail compared to the 1 meter depth torpedo.

The F224 can be armed with Mk.6 depth charges. They are useless in all naval battles. It is not recommended to load them in the ship as they do not have any practical use in game. On the other hand, the Bofors rocket system has its advantages in various combat scenarios. First of all, said rockets have an explosive equivalent of 107 kg, almost the same as a 250 kg bomb. They are deadly against all light armoured targets and can be used to destroy unarmed vessels (like in Naval Enduring Confrontation) or to create heavy exterior damage to enemy ships (disable turrets, destroy smoke funnels, destroy bridge, etc). Aiming this rockets requires practice as the low speed makes the fire adjustment tricky. Always use rangefinder to aim vertically, do not attempt to eyeball it as they will be inaccurate.

Radar

Purple: KH14/9 navigation radar
Red: M4/1Du FCR (currently not modeled as a functioning radar)
Blue: M5/1Du FCR (currently not modeled as a functioning radar)
Green: SGR105 air/surface search radar
Orange: M9/3Du FCR

While similar to the Köln F220, the Lübeck F224 has a different radar configuration as well as types of radars. For game purposes, nothing changes. It has the SGR105 air/surface search radar, M4/1Du, M5/1Du, M9/3Du fire control radars (FCR) and access to the KH14/9 navigation radar, useless in its current state in game. The SGR105 is located on top of the main mast. The KH14/9 navigation radar is located on top of the bridge (replacing the MV2/3Du FCR). M4/1Du is located in front of the mast. M5/1Du is located in the mast below the SGR105 radar. M9/3Du are located at the back of the ship on top of the superstructure behind the main mast. Currently only the M9/3Du is the only one modeled as fire control radar in game. Enemy pilots are often unaware of the presence of the radar as they are uncommon in-game, use surprise to your advantage. Radars can give you a huge advantage with situational awareness as no plane will be able to catch you unsuspected. Be aware of radar interference (mountains, trees, tall structures in general) as they will affect both your search and tracking radar. There are blind spots with the radars which pilots can exploit but most of them will not do so as radars are uncommon in battles. As previously stated, tracking radar can be used to manually engage targets. It is recommended to use tracking radar when engaging immediate threats the gunners are not engaging or low speed flying aircraft at long ranges (bombers). Most of the time, the use of tracking radar will not be necessary as gunners will take care of aircraft while the captain is engaging enemy vessels.

SGR105 - Air/surface Search Radar
Maximum
Detection
Range 		Guaranteed
Detection
Range 		Max Azimuth
Scan Angle 		Max Elevation
Scan Angle
120,000 m 10,000 m 360° 0°/+85°
M9/3Du - Fire Control Radar
Maximum
Tracking
Range 		Minimum
Tracking
Range 		Azimuth Tracking
Angle 		Elevation Tracking
Angle
15,000 m 100 m ±150° 0°/+80°

Usage in battles

The Lübeck, as a Cold War frigate, has a very different playstyle to the WW2 frigates and destroyers, as armour is lacklustre and RPM is limited compared to some cruisers and destroyers. Thus, the Köln should be used as a support and anti air ship. The powerful 100 mm are able to decimate destroyers and even cruisers in minutes, not because of the rounds but for the rate of fire. The high speed and agility make it a decent runner when facing enemy ships and capturing points. The torpedo can be formidable if used correctly, not only for the fact they are able to destroy whatever it hits but also because they are hard to aim due to the distances the Lübeck has to navigate in order to get into a decent launch distance. The 40 mm should be used as secondary weapons for everything but sinking heavily armoured ships. They are able to decimate light vessels in seconds as well as planes. For this same reason, the Köln should be used as an anti-air flagship as it is able to detect and engage enemy planes in a range of 130 km. Absolutely no aircraft will surprise the Lübeck while the search radar is active. The Lübeck, when used in Enduring Confrontation events, is the most reliable and "Jack-of-All-Trades" ship seen in-game. Not only because it is able to dominate the skies but also because it is able to decimate enemy convoys within seconds with the firepower and torpedoes, specially if said convoys are unarmed cargo ships.

Absolutely no battleship should be engaged with the 100 mm as they are mediocre and most of the time useless due to only using HE ammunition. However, they can damage and destroy outer modules like turrets, bridge, and smoke funnels, and can start fires. When facing heavily armoured vessels, torpedoes are a must as they will be your only reliable weapon against them. The Lübeck should zig-zag when being fired at as a single salvo is more than enough to instantly destroy you. Zig-zagging reduces the chances the enemy has to hit and due to the long reload, the Lübeck is able to close distance and fire torpedoes.

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Superb speed
  • Access to radar
  • Fast targetting primary and secondary weaponry
  • Superior air defence
  • Fast rate of fire
  • Long range torpedoes
  • 360° radar coverage with FCR included

Cons:

  • Little to no armour
  • Small crew number
  • Static torpedo tubes
  • Closely packed crew compartments

History

The Lübeck was the fifth ship of the Type 120 Köln class of German frigates built during the Cold War. As her sisters, it featured the same role and combat used but with better electronics and systems, primarily working as a modernized version with newer fire control radars.

It was laid down in October 28, 1959 and launched in January 23, 1960. It entered service in June 6, 1963. In December 1, 1988 it was decommissioned and sold to Turkey.

Media

Skins
Images
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See also

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External links


H. C. Stülcken Sohn
Multi-Purpose Boats 
Mehrzweckboot (MZ)  MZ1
Frigates 
Köln-class  Köln · Lübeck

Germany frigates
Germany flag.png  Kriegsmarine
K-class  K2
FRG flag.png  Bundesmarine
Köln-class  Köln · Lübeck
GDR flag.png  Volksmarine
Pr. 50  Karl Marx

Germany premium ships
Motor torpedo boats  LS 4 Esau · KM-5 · S-204 Lang · S-701
Minelayers  VS-8
Sub-chasers  M-802
Frigates  Lübeck
Destroyers  Jaguar · Luchs · T31 · Z20 Karl Galster · Z25 · Z47
Light cruisers  Karlsruhe
Heavy cruisers  Prinz Eugen
Battleships  SMS Nassau

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