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− | The only armour on this vehicle surrounds the | + | The only armour on this vehicle surrounds the main cannons, which can be useful for keeping the guns operational when coming under fire. However, the rest of the vehicle has no armour protection. |
The Freccia can survive a number of hits when dealing with gunboats, but higher-calibre cannons such as those on destroyers will have no trouble sinking it. | The Freccia can survive a number of hits when dealing with gunboats, but higher-calibre cannons such as those on destroyers will have no trouble sinking it. | ||
− | The hull of | + | The hull of the vessel is made up of 8 mm of steel, and the superstructure is made up of 4 mm of steel. |
=== Mobility === | === Mobility === | ||
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− | The ship has | + | The ship has good speed for its size, but lacks manoeuvrability. |
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− | {{main|40 mm/70 Breda-Bofors | + | {{main|40 mm/70 Breda-Bofors (40 mm)}} |
− | + | The main armament on the Freccia are 40 mm/70 Breda-Bofors type 107 cannons, one at the bow and one at the stern, as well as the option of an additional cannon amidships by sacrificing the torpedoes. These guns have access to two ammunition belt types, High Explosive Fragmentation Incendiary Tracers belts or High Explosive Variable Time Fuse belts, the latter of which has a 7 m trigger radius making it quite useful for dealing with enemy aircraft, especially when they are at relatively close range. | |
− | + | The turrets have a full 360° arc of horizontal rotation and traverse at 95°/second, certainly fast enough to keep up with most surface and air targets. These guns are protected by some armour which will aid in keeping them operational against enemy fire, although this is the only armour on the whole vessel. | |
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=== Additional armament === | === Additional armament === | ||
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{{main|S.I. 270/533X6.84 Tipo L (533 mm)}} | {{main|S.I. 270/533X6.84 Tipo L (533 mm)}} | ||
− | The Freccia P-493 | + | The Freccia P-493 can be equipped with a pair of torpedoes sporting a warhead of 270 kg of TNT, a maximum range of 8 km, and a speed of 81 km/h. |
== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
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− | With its powerful 40 mm cannons, the Freccia can shred most | + | With its powerful 40 mm cannons, the Freccia can shred most enemy boats. However, it lacks armour and since the cannons have difficulty damaging most bluewater ships, it is better to stay in the coastal areas of the map. Carrying torpedoes reduces the firepower against boats, but it will make it viable to kill destroyers since the torpedoes deal decent amounts of damage. The 40 mm cannons have HE-VT rounds so the Freccia can kill most planes without problem. Noteworthy enemies are the Pr. 206 and its variants: MPK Pr.12412, SKR-7, and also the Saetta since those ships can deal massive amounts of damage to small boats. |
=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
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* Poor survivability | * Poor survivability | ||
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* Not suited for fighting destroyers | * Not suited for fighting destroyers | ||
* Not suited for long range combat with its cannons | * Not suited for long range combat with its cannons | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
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− | The patrol boat P493 Freccia | + | The patrol boat P493 Freccia is the first ship of its class (MC590). It was followed by [[Saetta P-494]] and the never completed Dardo P-495. |
== Media == | == Media == |
Revision as of 20:24, 29 July 2022
Contents
Description
The MC 590, Freccia P-493 is a premium gift rank IV Italian motor torpedo boat with a battle rating of 4.7 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced during Update "Starfighters" as a reward for the 2020 Operation S.U.M.M.E.R. event.
General info
Survivability and armour
The only armour on this vehicle surrounds the main cannons, which can be useful for keeping the guns operational when coming under fire. However, the rest of the vehicle has no armour protection.
The Freccia can survive a number of hits when dealing with gunboats, but higher-calibre cannons such as those on destroyers will have no trouble sinking it.
The hull of the vessel is made up of 8 mm of steel, and the superstructure is made up of 4 mm of steel.
Mobility
The ship has good speed for its size, but lacks manoeuvrability.
Mobility Characteristics | |||
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Game Mode | Upgrade Status | Maximum Speed (km/h) | |
Forward | Reverse | ||
AB | |||
Upgraded | 104 | 40 | |
RB/SB | |||
Upgraded | 74 | 29 |
Modifications and economy
Armament
Primary armament
The main armament on the Freccia are 40 mm/70 Breda-Bofors type 107 cannons, one at the bow and one at the stern, as well as the option of an additional cannon amidships by sacrificing the torpedoes. These guns have access to two ammunition belt types, High Explosive Fragmentation Incendiary Tracers belts or High Explosive Variable Time Fuse belts, the latter of which has a 7 m trigger radius making it quite useful for dealing with enemy aircraft, especially when they are at relatively close range.
The turrets have a full 360° arc of horizontal rotation and traverse at 95°/second, certainly fast enough to keep up with most surface and air targets. These guns are protected by some armour which will aid in keeping them operational against enemy fire, although this is the only armour on the whole vessel.
Additional armament
The Freccia P-493 can be equipped with a pair of torpedoes sporting a warhead of 270 kg of TNT, a maximum range of 8 km, and a speed of 81 km/h.
Usage in battles
With its powerful 40 mm cannons, the Freccia can shred most enemy boats. However, it lacks armour and since the cannons have difficulty damaging most bluewater ships, it is better to stay in the coastal areas of the map. Carrying torpedoes reduces the firepower against boats, but it will make it viable to kill destroyers since the torpedoes deal decent amounts of damage. The 40 mm cannons have HE-VT rounds so the Freccia can kill most planes without problem. Noteworthy enemies are the Pr. 206 and its variants: MPK Pr.12412, SKR-7, and also the Saetta since those ships can deal massive amounts of damage to small boats.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Incredible firepower with 3 x 40 mm autocannons
- Decent speed
Cons:
- Poor survivability
- Not suited for fighting destroyers
- Not suited for long range combat with its cannons
- No armour
History
The patrol boat P493 Freccia is the first ship of its class (MC590). It was followed by Saetta P-494 and the never completed Dardo P-495.
Media
- Skins
- Videos
See also
- Boats of comparable role, configuration and era
External links
- [Development] Operation S.U.M.M.E.R. Freccia P-493
- [Navypedia] MC590 motor torpedo/gun boats (1965-66)
Cantiere navale di Riva Trigoso | |
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Motor Torpedo Boats | |
Freccia-class | Freccia P-493 |
Destroyers | |
Indomito-class | Impetuoso |
Italy boats | |
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Motor torpedo boats | MC-490 · Freccia P-493 · MAS 555 · MAS 561 · MAS 569 |
MS-15 · MS-53 · MS-472 · Stefano Turr · VAS 201 · GIS 811 · MS 444 · MC 485 | |
Motor gun boats | MAS 441 · MS-473 · MV-611 · Alano · Sparviero |
Motor torpedo gun boats | Saetta P-494 |
Gunboats | Albatros · Alcione |
Italy premium ships | |
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Motor torpedo boats | Freccia P-493 · MAS 569 · MS 444 · MC 485 |
Motor gun boats | Sparviero |
Sub-chasers | Folaga |
Destroyers | RN Aquilone · RN Aviere · RN Geniere · RN Tigre · Geniere |
Heavy cruisers | RN Pola |
Battleships | RN Leonardo da Vinci |