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| − | While the | + | While the Valentine turret itself is armoured and that has some utility, the magazines beneath it are not, nor is anything else on the ship. Moderate size and amounts of open space have marginal utility, but other peers survive on mobility. |
=== Mobility === | === Mobility === | ||
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| − | The boat's mobility is | + | The boat's mobility is very poor, with such a low top speed, the mediocre acceleration (~19 seconds to top speed, ~16 seconds to stop, ~26 seconds to reverse from full speed) doesn't even allow a user of this boat to reverse out of danger quickly, nor does the turning radius. It is likely any positioning mistakes will be punished greatly. There isn't a saving grace but if there was one it would be relative stability at flank speed. |
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=== Modifications and economy === | === Modifications and economy === | ||
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{{main|6pdr QF Mk.V (57 mm)}} | {{main|6pdr QF Mk.V (57 mm)}} | ||
| − | + | The 6pdr gun has unique access in the coastal tree to armour-piercing rounds. While the HE rounds have minimal effectiveness mostly due to the low rate of fire (most other 6pdr guns in the coastal tree are semi-automatic), be sure to utilize the AP capability to the maximum, hitting vital modules and tougher targets. | |
| − | The 6pdr gun has unique access in the coastal tree to | ||
=== Secondary armament === | === Secondary armament === | ||
{{Specs-Fleet-Secondary}} | {{Specs-Fleet-Secondary}} | ||
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| − | {{main|20 mm/70 Oerlikon Mark V (20 mm)}}The two | + | {{main|20 mm/70 Oerlikon Mark V (20 mm)}} |
| + | The two 20 mm cannons have limited utility against ships but are useful in an AA role. | ||
=== Anti-aircraft armament === | === Anti-aircraft armament === | ||
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{{main|Vickers Mk.V (12.7 mm)}} | {{main|Vickers Mk.V (12.7 mm)}} | ||
| − | + | The two .50 cal machine guns are almost no use on their own, but combined with the 20 mm cannons, they're useful in an AA role, though their range is minimal. | |
| − | The two .50 cal machine guns are | ||
=== Special armament === | === Special armament === | ||
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{{main|Ordnance ML 4.2-inch mortar}} | {{main|Ordnance ML 4.2-inch mortar}} | ||
| − | + | The 4.2-inch mortar is practically useless, stuck to a 1 km firing range, taking forever to reach its target, and doing minimal damage when it arrives. | |
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== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
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| − | Due to slow speed and | + | Due to the slow speed and armour, trying to stick with the team is important. If you're in trouble or make a positioning mistake, low speed will give opponents plenty of opportunity to punish users of this vehicle. Soviet armoured boats can be tough for the rest of the team to deal with, having armour to stay protected with good enough mobility to avoid being hit by torpedoes, so be on the lookout for those. Also consider taking the role of an "AA barge," targeting aircraft outside 45° either side of the bow, even the 20 mm turrets can have difficulty targeting aircraft in the forward arc. Dashing from cover to cover is key in any boat, but taking the most efficient path is necessary to survival in such a slow boat. Consider choosing the right moment with support before moving out of cover. Utilize sight lines to the maximum and consider going for close-range ambushes. The boat's effectiveness at close range but inability to close that range easily make it a tricky one to play well. |
| − | Against Soviet | + | Against Soviet armoured boats, the [[Pr.191]], [[Pr.191M]], and [[Pr.1124 early]], and [[Pr.1124 late]], knock out the turrets then proceed to the magazines or bridge. Against the [[MBK pr.186]] or [[MBK-161 late]] or similar heavier boats, you'll need a near enough point-blank and square shot on the side of the turrets to knock them out. Consider hitting the magazines, above the waterline but below the turrets. |
=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
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| − | * | + | * The primary armament, the fore Valentine turret is well armoured |
| + | * the 6pdr armour-piercing shell is unique to this boat and effective, able to fire down the length of enemy boats or simply break them apart hitting both sides and going through components, especially against Soviet armoured boats. Just be sure to hit vital components | ||
| + | * 20 mm mounts and the .50 cals can be surprisingly effective against aircraft especially outside the front 45 degree arc | ||
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
| − | * Painfully slow | + | * Painfully slow speed, and its turning radius is mediocre |
| − | * With no | + | * With no armour outside the Valentine turret, the magazines are somewhat vulnerable |
| − | * 4.2 inch mortar is useless, stuck to a 1km range though potshots may yield minimal results | + | * 4.2 inch mortar is useless, stuck to a 1km range though potshots may yield minimal results |
| − | * Valentine turret | + | * Valentine turret traverse speed is poor |
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== History == | == History == | ||
Revision as of 18:35, 29 June 2022
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Contents
Description
The Fairmile H LCS(L)(2) is a rank III British motor gun boat with a battle rating of 2.3 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update "Direct Hit".
General info
Survivability and armour
Armourfront / side / back
Main fire tower65 / 60 / 65 mm
Hull6 mm (steel)
Superstructure6 mm (steel)
Number of section4
Displacement116 t
Crew25 people
While the Valentine turret itself is armoured and that has some utility, the magazines beneath it are not, nor is anything else on the ship. Moderate size and amounts of open space have marginal utility, but other peers survive on mobility.
Mobility
Speedforward / back
AB37 / 19 km/h
RB28 / 14 km/h
The boat's mobility is very poor, with such a low top speed, the mediocre acceleration (~19 seconds to top speed, ~16 seconds to stop, ~26 seconds to reverse from full speed) doesn't even allow a user of this boat to reverse out of danger quickly, nor does the turning radius. It is likely any positioning mistakes will be punished greatly. There isn't a saving grace but if there was one it would be relative stability at flank speed.
| Mobility Characteristics | |||
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| Game Mode | Upgrade Status | Maximum Speed (km/h) | |
| Forward | Reverse | ||
| AB | |||
| Upgraded | 37 | 19 | |
| RB/SB | |||
| Upgraded | 28 | 14 | |
Modifications and economy
Repair costBasic → Reference
AB1 276 → 1 637 
RB1 733 → 2 223
Total cost of modifications35 700 
77 400
Talisman cost1 200 
Crew training33 000
Experts115 000
Aces590
Research Aces360 000
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
100 / 140 / 100 %
148 / 148 / 148 %
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Armament
Primary armament
Turret57 mm 6pdr QF Mk.V cannon
Ammunition512 rounds
Vertical guidance-12° / 20°
The 6pdr gun has unique access in the coastal tree to armour-piercing rounds. While the HE rounds have minimal effectiveness mostly due to the low rate of fire (most other 6pdr guns in the coastal tree are semi-automatic), be sure to utilize the AP capability to the maximum, hitting vital modules and tougher targets.
Secondary armament
2 х Turret20 mm/70 Oerlikon Mark V autocannon
Ammunition1800 rounds
Belt capacity60 rounds
Fire rate450 shots/min
The two 20 mm cannons have limited utility against ships but are useful in an AA role.
Anti-aircraft armament
Turret2 x 12.7 mm Vickers Mk.V machine gun
Ammunition4000 rounds
Belt capacity200 rounds
Fire rate600 shots/min
The two .50 cal machine guns are almost no use on their own, but combined with the 20 mm cannons, they're useful in an AA role, though their range is minimal.
Special armament
TurretOrdnance ML 4.2-inch mortar
Ammunition110 rounds
The 4.2-inch mortar is practically useless, stuck to a 1 km firing range, taking forever to reach its target, and doing minimal damage when it arrives.
Usage in battles
Due to the slow speed and armour, trying to stick with the team is important. If you're in trouble or make a positioning mistake, low speed will give opponents plenty of opportunity to punish users of this vehicle. Soviet armoured boats can be tough for the rest of the team to deal with, having armour to stay protected with good enough mobility to avoid being hit by torpedoes, so be on the lookout for those. Also consider taking the role of an "AA barge," targeting aircraft outside 45° either side of the bow, even the 20 mm turrets can have difficulty targeting aircraft in the forward arc. Dashing from cover to cover is key in any boat, but taking the most efficient path is necessary to survival in such a slow boat. Consider choosing the right moment with support before moving out of cover. Utilize sight lines to the maximum and consider going for close-range ambushes. The boat's effectiveness at close range but inability to close that range easily make it a tricky one to play well.
Against Soviet armoured boats, the Pr.191, Pr.191M, and Pr.1124 early, and Pr.1124 late, knock out the turrets then proceed to the magazines or bridge. Against the MBK pr.186 or MBK-161 late or similar heavier boats, you'll need a near enough point-blank and square shot on the side of the turrets to knock them out. Consider hitting the magazines, above the waterline but below the turrets.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- The primary armament, the fore Valentine turret is well armoured
- the 6pdr armour-piercing shell is unique to this boat and effective, able to fire down the length of enemy boats or simply break them apart hitting both sides and going through components, especially against Soviet armoured boats. Just be sure to hit vital components
- 20 mm mounts and the .50 cals can be surprisingly effective against aircraft especially outside the front 45 degree arc
Cons:
- Painfully slow speed, and its turning radius is mediocre
- With no armour outside the Valentine turret, the magazines are somewhat vulnerable
- 4.2 inch mortar is useless, stuck to a 1km range though potshots may yield minimal results
- Valentine turret traverse speed is poor
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
Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.
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
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- topic on the official game forum;
- other literature.
| Fairmile Marine Company | |
|---|---|
| Motor Launch (ML) | |
| Fairmile A | Fairmile A (ML100) |
| Fairmile B | Fairmile B (ML345) |
| Motor Torpedo/Gun Boat (MTB/MGB) | |
| Fairmile C | Fairmile C (312) · Fairmile C (332) |
| Fairmile D | Fairmile D (601) · Fairmile D (617) · Fairmile D (697) · Fairmile D (5001) |
| Landing Craft Support (LCS) | |
| Fairmile H | Fairmile H LCS(L)(2) |
| Britain boats | |
|---|---|
| Motor torpedo boats | Brave Borderer · Dark Aggressor · Dark Aggressor TD · Fairmile D (617) · Fairmile D (697) · Fairmile D (5001) · HMS Gay Archer |
| MTB-1(1) · MTB-1(2) · MTB Vosper · MTB Vosper(2) · MTB-422 | |
| Motor gun boats | Dark Adventurer · Fairmile A (ML100) · Fairmile B (ML345) · Fairmile C (312) · Fairmile C (332) · Fairmile D (601) · Fairmile H LCS(L)(2) |
| HMAS Arrow · HMAS Fremantle · MGB-61 · MGB-75 · ML 1383 · SGB Grey Fox · SGB Grey Goose | |
| Gunboats | HMS Spey |
