PT-658

PT-658

PT-658

USA

III Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
2.7	2.7	2.7

Class:

PREMIUM

Motor torpedo boat

Boat

Purchase:Bundle or Gift

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Description

The Higgins 78 ft PT-658 is a premium gift rank III American motor torpedo boat with a battle rating of 2.7 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced during Update "Direct Hit" as a reward for Battle Pass: Season V, "River Hunter".

General info

Survivability and armour

Armourfront / side / back

Hull40 mm (wood)

Superstructure15 mm (wood)

Number of section3

Displacement58 t

Crew17 people

The survivability of the PT-658 is the same as most other small coastal vessels: if you get hit, it's going to hurt. The wooden construction and lack of dedicated armour on the boat makes for a short lifespan while under fire if not approached carefully. The best way to maximize your odds is hide behind islands, outcroppings, or other form of cover until an unaware victim has passed. Captains should also remember that large calibre shells may destroy the vessel outright with a single direct hit, making even the weakest destroyer a valid threat.

Ammunition on the PT-658 is stored in two locations; one cache below the forward 37 mm cannon and the other below the 40 mm cannon. This often means that when an opponent is aiming to knock out your two main armaments they may detonate your ammo.

Mobility

Speedforward / back

AB104 / 23 km/h

RB74 / 16 km/h

PT boats in general have excellent mobility, and the PT-658 is no exception to this rule. It combines superb acceleration, excellent manoeuvrability in tight spaces, and an above average top speed to make for an excellent early game capture point taker.

Mobility Characteristics
Game Mode	Upgrade Status	Maximum Speed (km/h)		Turn Time (s)	Turn Radius (m)
		Forward	Reverse
AB	Stock	___	___
	Upgraded	104	23
RB/SB	Stock	___	___
	Upgraded	74	16

Modifications and economy

Repair cost

AB1 702

RB1 894

Crew training10 000

Experts115 000

Aces500

Research Aces640 000

Reward for battleAB / RB / SB

2 × 110 / 170 / 50 %

2 × 142 / 142 / 142 %

Modifications

Seakeeping	Unsinkability	Firepower
Dry-Docking Rudder Replacement Propeller Replacement Engine Maintenance	Damage Control Division Fire Division Smokescreen New Pumps	Anti-Air Armament Targeting 40 mm HE clips 20 mm HE magazines Auxiliary Armament Targeting 40 mm AP clips 20 mm AP magazines Primary Armament Targeting Depth Charges Rocket Launcher Artillery Support

Armament

Primary armament

Turret40 mm Bofors L/60 Mark 3 gun

Ammunition2000 rounds

Belt capacity4 rounds

Fire rate160 shots/min

Vertical guidance-7° / 88°

Turret37 mm AN-M4 cannon

Ammunition900 rounds

Belt capacity30 rounds

Fire rate150 shots/min

Vertical guidance-6° / 30°

The primary armament of the PT-658 consists of two main cannons of differing calibers. The first is a forward mounted 37mm AN-M4 cannon and the second is a rear mounted Bofors L/60 Mark 3 (40 mm). These two weapons can knock out most coastal vessels in a few sustained volleys and can easily cripple aircraft with a single hit or two. Keeping this is mind allows for aggressive attacks with overwhelming firepower.

Secondary armament

2 х Turret20 mm/70 Oerlikon Mk.II autocannon

Ammunition1800 rounds

Belt capacity60 rounds

Fire rate450 shots/min

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Anti-aircraft armament

2 х Turret2 x 12.7 mm Browning AN-M2 machine gun

Ammunition4000 rounds

Belt capacity200 rounds

Fire rate577 shots/min

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Additional armament

Setup 14 x 569 mm Mk.13 torpedo

Setup 22 x Mk.6 depth charge

Setup 34 x 569 mm Mk.13 torpedo

2 x Mk.6 depth charge

Setup 416 x 127 mm Mk.7 rocket

Setup 54 x 569 mm Mk.13 torpedo

2 x 127 mm Mk.7 rocket

Setup 64 x 569 mm Mk.13 torpedo

2 x 127 mm Mk.7 rocket

2 x Mk.6 depth charge

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Usage in battles

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Pros and cons

Pros:

• Punches well above its weight in the firepower category
• Excellent overall manoeuvrability in all situations
• Small silhouette allows for effective sneak attacks
• Premium status along with being a rank 3 vehicle allows for effective grinding of most of the coastal fleet

Cons:

• Complete glass cannon, will easily get destroyed by sustained enemy fire
• Rockets are mostly a gimmick with little tactical value

History

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Media

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See also

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External links

• [Devblog] Battle Pass vehicles: PT-658 torpedo boat

Higgins Industries Ships
Patrol Torpedo Boats (PT)
81' PT Prototype	PT-6
78' PT	PT-71 · PT-200 · PT-658 · MTB-422* · MS 444**
	*PT-92 in UK service
	**PT-94 in Italian service