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=== Survivability and armour === | === Survivability and armour === | ||
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| + | The survivability of the VS-8 is rather unimpressive. With a crew of only 22, a hull with only a 3-section layout and virtually no armour, it will not fare well against any type of enemy fire. | ||
=== Mobility === | === Mobility === | ||
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Being a hydrofoil, the VS-8 is quite fast with top speed of 101 km/h (AB)/76 kph (RB). It still retains the downsize of a hydrofoil such as poor traverse speed and slow to decelerate. | Being a hydrofoil, the VS-8 is quite fast with top speed of 101 km/h (AB)/76 kph (RB). It still retains the downsize of a hydrofoil such as poor traverse speed and slow to decelerate. | ||
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=== Primary armament === | === Primary armament === | ||
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{{main|MG 151 (15 mm)}} | {{main|MG 151 (15 mm)}} | ||
| − | The VS-8 features four 15 mm MG 151 turrets, one at the bow, two placed close together just behind the bridge, and one at the aft. These guns | + | The VS-8 features four 15 mm MG 151 turrets, one at the bow, two placed close together just behind the bridge, and one at the aft. These guns provid effective firepower against most unarmoured targets and aircraft. |
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=== Additional armament === | === Additional armament === | ||
{{Specs-Fleet-Additional}} | {{Specs-Fleet-Additional}} | ||
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{{main|EMC mine}} | {{main|EMC mine}} | ||
| − | This ship carries 16 EMC moored contact mines, each one weighing 916 kg and containing an explosive mass of 435 kg | + | This ship carries 16 EMC moored contact mines, each one weighing 916 kg and containing an explosive mass of 435 kg TNTeq. These mines only explode when something hits it, such as a boat, cannon, or machine gun fire. The mines are visible when they are dropped, they can be destroyed by enemy fire. |
To reload these, stay in the cap zone, they are reloaded in pairs. | To reload these, stay in the cap zone, they are reloaded in pairs. | ||
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=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
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* Four turret placements provided denses cone of fire against aircraft | * Four turret placements provided denses cone of fire against aircraft | ||
* Carries a lot of ammo for long burst barrages | * Carries a lot of ammo for long burst barrages | ||
| − | * Very effective firepower against | + | * Very effective firepower against unarmoured targets |
* Stable firing platform at high-speed thanks to the hydrofoils | * Stable firing platform at high-speed thanks to the hydrofoils | ||
| − | * 16 sea mines can be used against chasers and | + | * 16 sea mines can be used against sub-chasers and to block choke points |
* High top speed | * High top speed | ||
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'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
| − | * Very | + | * Very long hull (half the size of a destroyer), can be easily targeted |
| − | * Very poor survivability due to low crew count and lack of | + | * Very poor survivability due to low crew count and lack of armour |
| − | * Lacks any heavy offensive weaponry to deal with | + | * Lacks any heavy offensive weaponry to deal with armoured targets and destroyers |
| − | * Sea mines occupies half of the deck space of the boat, very vulnerable | + | * Sea mines occupies half of the deck space of the boat, very vulnerable to enemy fire |
* Hydrofoils make manoeuvring in shallow waters difficult | * Hydrofoils make manoeuvring in shallow waters difficult | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the ship 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 ship and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Ship-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>. This section may also include the ship's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' | ''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the ship 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 ship and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Ship-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>. This section may also include the ship's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
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* ''reference to the series of the ship;'' | * ''reference to the series of the ship;'' | ||
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' | * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' | ||
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Revision as of 08:27, 14 June 2021
VS-8
Contents
Description
The VS-8 Schell I is a gift rank III German minelayer with a battle rating of 2.7 (AB/RB/SB). It was originally available during a short event testing out naval mines, but was unobtainable until it returned in Update "Red Skies".
General info
Survivability and armour
Armourfront / side / back
Hull4 mm (steel)
Superstructure10 mm (wood)
Number of section3
Displacement98 t
Crew22 people
The survivability of the VS-8 is rather unimpressive. With a crew of only 22, a hull with only a 3-section layout and virtually no armour, it will not fare well against any type of enemy fire.
Mobility
Speedforward / back
AB101 / 29 km/h
RB76 / 22 km/h
Being a hydrofoil, the VS-8 is quite fast with top speed of 101 km/h (AB)/76 kph (RB). It still retains the downsize of a hydrofoil such as poor traverse speed and slow to decelerate.
Modifications and economy
Repair cost
AB988 
RB2 078
Crew training10 000
Experts180 000
Aces590 
Research Aces710 000 
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
2 × 100 / 160 / 50 % 2 × 148 / 148 / 148 % | Seakeeping | Unsinkability | Firepower | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Armament
Primary armament
4 х Turret15 mm MG 151 machine gun
Ammunition2400 rounds
Belt capacity600 rounds
Fire rate700 shots/min
Vertical guidance-11° / 80°
The VS-8 features four 15 mm MG 151 turrets, one at the bow, two placed close together just behind the bridge, and one at the aft. These guns provid effective firepower against most unarmoured targets and aircraft.
Additional armament
Setup 116 x EMC moored contact mine
This ship carries 16 EMC moored contact mines, each one weighing 916 kg and containing an explosive mass of 435 kg TNTeq. These mines only explode when something hits it, such as a boat, cannon, or machine gun fire. The mines are visible when they are dropped, they can be destroyed by enemy fire.
To reload these, stay in the cap zone, they are reloaded in pairs.
Usage in battles
Describe the technique of using this ship, the characteristics of her use in a team and tips on strategy. Abstain from writing an entire guide – don't try to provide a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought. Talk about the most dangerous opponents for this vehicle and provide recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of playing with this vehicle in various modes (AB, RB, SB).
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Four turret placements provided denses cone of fire against aircraft
- Carries a lot of ammo for long burst barrages
- Very effective firepower against unarmoured targets
- Stable firing platform at high-speed thanks to the hydrofoils
- 16 sea mines can be used against sub-chasers and to block choke points
- High top speed
Cons:
- Very long hull (half the size of a destroyer), can be easily targeted
- Very poor survivability due to low crew count and lack of armour
- Lacks any heavy offensive weaponry to deal with armoured targets and destroyers
- Sea mines occupies half of the deck space of the boat, very vulnerable to enemy fire
- Hydrofoils make manoeuvring in shallow waters difficult
History
Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the ship 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 ship and adding a block "/History" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Ship-name)/History) and add a link to it here using the main template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <ref></ref>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <references />. This section may also include the ship's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under === In-game description ===, also if applicable).
Media
- Skins
- Images
- Videos
Quickie - Mines and the VS-8" - Oxy
VS-8 - TheEuropeanCanadian
See also
Links to articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:
- reference to the series of the ship;
- links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.
External links
| 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 |
| 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 |
