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Dark Aggressor

Dark Aggressor

AB	RB	SB
2.3	2.3	2.3

Class:

Motor torpedo boat

Boat

Research:18 000

Purchase:47 000

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Description

The Dark-class, Dark Aggressor (FPB 1102) is a rank III British motor gun boat with a battle rating of 2.3 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.83 "Masters of the Sea" as part of the British fleet closed beta test. With the split of the naval tech trees in Update "New Power", Dark Aggressor was moved to the coastal fleet tech tree.

General info

Survivability and armour

Armourfront / side / back

Hull40 mm (wood)

Superstructure15 mm (wood)

Number of section4

Displacement64 t

Crew15 people

Dark class (FPB 1102) has the following armour layout:

Hull: 40 mm, wood
Superstructure: 15 mm, wood

Dark class (FPB 1102) internals (starboard side).

Like most coastal vessels, Dark class (FPB 1102) has no practical armor. The hull and superstructure are unarmoured and will not stop any sort of gunfire.

The hull is split into four hull sections. Starting from the bow and working towards the stern, the first section starts at the bow and ends just in front of the gun; the second ends after the bridge; the third ends where the fuel tanks end, just in front of the engines; and the fourth ends at the stern. Dark class (FPB 1101) can be hull-broken by any round with a large enough diameter and explosive mass. In general, this is limited to HE rounds greater with a diameter greater than or equal to 4 inches (102 mm) and with an explosive mass greater than 1.5 kg. At Dark class (FPB 1101)'s battle rating, the only guns capable of hull-breaking her are:

the 10.5 cm SK C/32, found on M-802 and AF D3; and
the 114 mm 8cwt QF Mk I, found on Dark Adventurer.

There is one ammunition storage located directly underneath the gun turret just above the waterline. Destroying it will instantly destroy the boat.

Dark class (FPB 1102) has a crew complement of 15. With a stock crew, Dark class (FPB 1101) is knocked out when 10 crew are lost; with an aced crew, this is increased to 11. Overall, the survivability is average.

Mobility

Speedforward / back

AB104 / 38 km/h

RB74 / 27 km/h

Mobility Characteristics
Game Mode	Upgrade Status	Maximum Speed (km/h)		Turn Time (s)	Turn Radius (m)
Game Mode	Upgrade Status	Forward	Reverse	Turn Time (s)	Turn Radius (m)
AB	Stock	73	27	~26.18	~50.9
AB	Upgraded	104	38	~17.38	~21.25
RB/SB	Stock	64	24	~29.02	~64.2
RB/SB	Upgraded	74	27	~23.83	~42.17

Dark class (FPB 1102) has a displacement of 64 tons.

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference

AB925 → 1 151

RB1 267 → 1 577

Total cost of modifications19 500

31 900

Talisman cost980

Crew training13 000

Experts47 000

Aces400

Research Aces280 000

Reward for battleAB / RB / SB

80 / 130 / 100 %

136 / 136 / 136 %

Modifications

Seakeeping

Unsinkability

Firepower

Dry-Docking

Research:

1 300

Cost:

2 100

150

Rudder Replacement

Research:

1 100

Cost:

1 800

125

Propeller Replacement

Research:

1 200

Cost:

2 000

135

Engine Maintenance

Research:

1 600

Cost:

2 600

185

Damage Control Division Research: 1 300 Cost: 2 100 150
Fire Division Research: 1 100 Cost: 1 800 125	Smokescreen Research: 1 100 Cost: 1 800 125

New Pumps Research: 1 600 Cost: 2 600 185

40 mm HE clips Research: 1 300 Cost: 2 100 150
40 mm AP clips Research: 1 100 Cost: 1 800 125
Primary Armament Targeting Research: 1 200 Cost: 2 000 135	Improved Rangefinder Research: 1 200 Cost: 2 000 135	Depth Charges Research: 1 200 Cost: 2 000 135
Artillery Support Research: 1 600 Cost: 2 600 185	Torpedo Mode Research: 1 600 Cost: 2 600 185

The recommended modification research order is:

Tool Set
Fire Protection System
40 mm HE clips
40 mm AP clips
Propeller Replacement
Primary Aramment Targeting
Artillery Support

After that, prioritize the rest of the seakeeping modifications first, then finish researching the remaining modifications in whatever order you prefer.

Armament

Primary armament

Turret40 mm QF Mark VII gun

Ammunition2000 rounds

Belt capacity4 rounds

Fire rate160 shots/min

Vertical guidance-10° / 89°

Main article: QF Mark VII (40 mm)

The primary armament consists of a single 40 mm QF Mk VII cannon mounted forward with a maximum ammunition load of 1500 rounds. Stock, the mount can traverse horizontally at a rate of 34°/s and vertically at a rate of 29°/s; with the "Primary Armament Targeting" modification installed, this is increased to 40°/s and 34°/s respectively. The gun has a magazine capacity of 4 rounds and a cycle rate of fire of 160 rounds/min. With a stock crew, it can be reloaded in 0.49 seconds; with an aced crew, this is decreased to 0.38 seconds. The reload is short enough that there is a seamless transition between magazines, although continuously firing for too long will cause the gun to overheat and jam. This happens after continuously firing for about 1.25 min, or about 200 rounds. There is no noticeable drop in accuracy as the gun overheats.

Primary armament guidance
Horizontal	Vertical
±180°	-10°/+89°

There are three ammunition types available:

Universal: AP-T · HEFI-T
40 mm HE clips: HEFI-T · HEFI-T · HEFI-T · AP-T
40 mm AP clips: AP-T · AP-T · AP-T · HEFI-T

Penetration statistics
Ammunition	Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
Ammunition	10 m	100 m	500 m	1,000 m	1,500 m	2,000 m
Universal	80	77	66	57	50	45
40 mm HE clips	80	77	66	57	50	45
40 mm AP clips	80	77	66	57	50	45

The best ammunition is the 40 mm HE clips because it has the highest ratio of HE rounds to AP rounds. Take mostly 40 mm HE clips along with several 40 mm AP clips for armoured targets. Because of the gun's seamless reload, there is no reason to use the Universal belt once the others are unlocked.

Additional armament

Setup 14 x 533 mm Mk.VIII torpedo

Setup 22 x Mk.VII depth charge

Setup 34 x 533 mm Mk.VIII torpedo

2 x Mk.VII depth charge

Main articles: Mk.VIII (533 mm), Mk.VII depth charge

Dark class (FPB 1102) has two possible loadouts:

4x Mk.VIII torpedo
2x Mk.VII depth charge
4x Mk.VIII torpedo; 2x Mk.VII depth charge
Without load

Torpedoes

Dark class (FPB 1102) can carry four 533 mm Mk.VIII torpedoes. The torpedo tubes are located on either side of the bridge, pointing forwards with the nose angled outwards.

Torpedo characteristics
Torpedo Mode	Mass (kg)	Maximum speed in water (km/h)	Travel distance (km)	Depth stroke (m)	Arming distance (m)	Explosive type	Explosive mass (kg)	TNT equivalent (kg)
No	1,566	84	4.57	1	50	TNT	327	327
Yes	1,566	76	6.40	1	50	TNT	327	327

The Torpedo Mode modification is available as a rank IV modification. Installing it will give the following changes:

Torpedo mode specification changes
Max Distance (m)	Max Speed (m/s)
+1,830	-2

It's best to always keep Torpedo Mode uninstalled. The maximum speed of a torpedo is much more valuable in coastal battles than its maximum range. Coastal fleet maps are also small enough that the decreased range with Torpedo Mode installed isn't much of an issue.

In RB, always set the depth stroke to the minimum 1 m setting. This is because many vessels that Dark class (FPB 1102) can face will not have a deep enough draught to fuse the torpedo at a depth stroke setting of 4 m. In AB, depth stroke is automatically set to the most optimal setting.

When using torpedoes, be aware that unless they are already launched, the torpedoes have a very high chance to detonate when shot at, instantly destroying the boat. To avoid this, fire the torpedoes immediately after spawning in—as well as after any subsequent reloads in AB—or simply don't take them at all. Torpedoes are a situational weapon, so it's largely down to personal preference whether or not to take them.

Depth charges

Mk.VII depth charges numbered according to their drop order (click to view a larger image).

The Mk.VII depth charges are carried on the stern, one on each side. They are dropped one at a time in the following order:

Starboard
Port

Before spawning, the detonation time delay can be set anywhere between 3 seconds and 10 seconds.

Depth charge characteristics
Mass (kg)	Explosive type	Explosive mass (kg)	TNT equivalent (kg)	HE armour penetration (mm)	Armoured vehicle destruction radius (m)	Fragment dispersion radius (m)
196	TNT	130	130	101	8	122

There is almost no practical reason to use depth charges on any naval vessel in the game. Although they usually result in a one-hit kill if used properly, they are extremely situational, requiring the player to close to point-blank ranges to even use them. In almost every case, anytime a depth charge could be used, the guns or torpedoes can be used instead to greater effect. In fact, depth charges tend to actually be a liability in battle, since they essentially act as exposed ammo racks before they're dropped. Like torpedoes, they can be shot at, and if destroyed, they have a chance to detonate, instantly destroying the boat.

Despite this, some success can be had in dropping them either next to, or in front of a large, slow target. If dropping them next to the target, remember the depth charge drop order, since it's most likely that only the depth charges dropped on the side closest to the enemy will deal any damage. If dropping in front of the target, rush in from the sides as quickly as possible and drop them all at once directly in front of the target. For both cases, set the depth charge time delay to the minimum 3 seconds, since any higher time delay will only allow the depth charge to sink further away from the target, giving them more time to move out of the way. Again, using depth charges is extremely situational, and they will only be a liability the vast majority of the time, so take them at your own discretion.

Usage in battles

Pros and cons

Pros:

Primary armament: very good damage output, high armour penetration, seamless reload

Cons:

Main armament is easily knocked out
No secondary or anti-aircraft armament

History

The Dark class fast patrol boats, also known as the Admiralty Type "A" Fast Patrol Boat (FPB), were 18 patrol boats used by the Royal Navy, with another 8 built for export. The class was originally ordered in the late 1940s, calling for a new diesel-powered FPB, with Saunders-Roe eventually winning the design contract in early 1952. The Dark class was built between 1954 and 1958 primarily by Saunders-Roe alongside several other British shipbuilding companies. The Dark class had interchangeable armaments and could be configured as motor torpedo boats, as motor gun boats, or as minelayers. These armaments include:

4x 21-inch torpedoes
1x 40 mm Bofors gun (forward), 2x 21-inch torpedoes
1x 40 mm Bofors gun (aft), 1x 4.5-inch cannon (forward)
16x mines

The Dark class boats had a length of 71 ft. 8 in., a beam of 19 ft. 5 in., a draught of 6 ft. 1 in, and a standard displacement of 50 long tons and were the first of their kind in Royal Navy service to use diesel engines. Each boat was powered by two 18 cylinder Napier Deltic diesel engines, each producing 2,500 bhp and driving a single shaft, with an exhaust port on the port side hull. The first few Dark class boats were painted entirely in standard grey. However, the port side of the hulls would quickly become stained by the diesel exhaust fumes, even after only a short period of use. Initially, an experimental paint scheme was tried on HMS Dark Biter (P1104) around March 1956 that had the rear hull painted in black with the front hull still in grey. This, too, was found to be unsatisfactory, and eventually, it was decided that the entire hull of the Dark class boats was to be painted in black.

Eighteen Dark class boats served with the Royal Navy. All of these were built with wooden hulls and aluminium decks on aluminium hull frames with the exception of the final boat, the unique HMS Dark Scout (P1116), which had an all-aluminium welded construction, a redesigned bridge, and transom exhaust ports. In addition to these, eight more Dark class boats were also built for export, all built by Saunders-Roe: two standard boats to Finland; five riveted, all-aluminium boats with an additional electric drive system to Burma; and one standard boat to Japan. A further nine Dark class boats were planned to be built as well for Royal Navy service, but these were all cancelled in 1955. During the 1960s and 1970s, of the 18 Dark class boats in Royal Navy service, two were used as target practice with one being sunk. The surviving 17 were sold to various places, including several to Italian law enforcement in the late 1960s.

HMS Dark Adventurer, pennant number P1101, was the first of the Dark-class boats. She was built by Saunders-Roe in Beaumaris and was completed on 28th October 1954. She was sold in early 1970.

Media

Skins

Skins and camouflages for the Dark Aggressor from live.warthunder.com.

Images

Dark Aggressor wallpaper, from [Event] Festive events!.

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Difference between revisions of "Dark Aggressor"

Revision as of 18:11, 9 May 2021

Contents

Description

General info

Survivability and armour

Mobility

Modifications and economy

Armament

Primary armament

Additional armament

Usage in battles

Pros and cons

History

Media

See also

External links

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the first part of the description, cover the history of the ship's creation and military application. In the second part, tell the reader about using this ship in the game. Add a screenshot: if a beginner player has a hard time remembering vehicles by name, a picture will help them identify the ship in question.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British motor torpedo boat {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.83 "Masters of the Sea"]] as part of the British fleet closed beta test.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British motor gun boat {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.83 "Masters of the Sea"]] as part of the British fleet closed beta test. With the split of the naval tech trees in [[Update "New Power"]], {{PAGENAME}} was moved to the coastal fleet tech tree.
 == General info ==
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 <!-- ''Talk about the vehicle's armour. Note the most well-defended and most vulnerable zones, e.g. the ammo magazine. Evaluate the composition of components and assemblies responsible for movement and manoeuvrability. Evaluate the survivability of the primary and secondary armaments separately. Don't forget to mention the size of the crew, which plays an important role in fleet mechanics. Save tips on preserving survivability for the "Usage in battles" section. If necessary, use a graphical template to show the most well-protected or most vulnerable points in the armour.'' -->
-Dark Aggressor has the following armour layout:
+Dark class (FPB 1102) has the following armour layout:
 * Hull: 40 mm, wood
 * Superstructure: 15 mm, wood
-Dark Aggressor has no armour at all, lacking even a gunshield for the main cannon. Right beneath the gun are also two large ammunition racks. These cannot be removed unless all ammo for the main gun is emptied. Altogether, with a crew complement of only 15, Dark Aggressor's survivability is low.
+[[File:{{PAGENAME}}_internals.png|thumb|Dark class (FPB 1102) internals (starboard side).]]
-On top of this, being a small boat, she can be hull-broken by any gun with a diameter above 4 inches (102 mm). At Dark Aggressor's battle rating, there are three guns capable of hull-break: the [[8cwt QF Mk I (114 mm)]] (found on {{Specs-Link|uk_dark_class}}), the [[10.5 cm SK C/32 (105 mm)|10.5 cm SK C/32]] (found on {{Specs-Link|germ_artilleriefahrprahm_typ_d3}}), and the [[120 mm/45 Type 3 (120 mm)|120 mm/45 Type 3]] (found on {{Specs-Link|jp_escort_hiburi_class_syonan}}). Luckily for Dark Agressor though, the first two are quite rare to see and are mounted on vehicles that are easily knocked out themselves, and the third is a rather bad cannon that most players don't even use. This makes hull-breaks fairly rare.
+Like most coastal vessels, Dark class (FPB 1102) has no practical armor. The hull and superstructure are unarmoured and will not stop any sort of gunfire.
-All things considered, aside from the ammunition racks in the bow, Dark Aggressor's survivability is more or less average. Low survivability and the ability to be hull-broken are the norms for most boats at this battle rating and really shouldn't be looked at as a disadvantage on the part of Dark Aggressor.
+The hull is split into four hull sections. Starting from the bow and working towards the stern, the first section starts at the bow and ends just in front of the gun; the second ends after the bridge; the third ends where the fuel tanks end, just in front of the engines; and the fourth ends at the stern. Dark class (FPB 1101) can be hull-broken by any round with a large enough diameter and explosive mass. In general, this is limited to HE rounds greater with a diameter greater than or equal to 4 inches (102 mm) and with an explosive mass greater than 1.5 kg. At Dark class (FPB 1101)'s battle rating, the only guns capable of hull-breaking her are:
+* the [[10.5 cm SK C/32 (105 mm)|10.5 cm SK C/32]], found on {{Specs-Link|germ_escort_typem1943}} and {{Specs-Link|germ_artilleriefahrprahm_typ_d3}}; and
+* the [[8cwt QF Mk I (114 mm)|114 mm 8cwt QF Mk I]], found on {{Specs-Link|uk_dark_class}}.
+There is one ammunition storage located directly underneath the gun turret just above the waterline. Destroying it will instantly destroy the boat.
+Dark class (FPB 1102) has a crew complement of 15. With a stock crew, Dark class (FPB 1101) is knocked out when 10 crew are lost; with an aced crew, this is increased to 11. Overall, the survivability is average.
 === Mobility ===
@@ Line 28: / Line 35: @@
 <!-- ''Write about the ship's mobility. Evaluate its power and manoeuvrability, rudder rerouting speed, stopping speed at full tilt, with its maximum forward and reverse speed.'' -->
-{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
+{{NavalMobility
-! colspan="6" | '''Mobility Characteristics'''
+|SpeedForwardStockAB = 73
-|-
+|SpeedBackStockAB = 27
-! rowspan="2" | Game Mode
+|TurnTimeStockAB = 26.18
-! rowspan="2" | Upgrade Status
+|TurnSpeedStockAB = 43.98
-! colspan="2" | Maximum Speed (km/h)
-! rowspan="2" | {{Annotation|Turn Time (s)|Time needed to complete a 360° turn at maximum speed}}
+|TurnTimeSpadedAB = 17.38
-! rowspan="2" | {{Annotation|Turn Radius (m)|At maximum speed}}
+|TurnSpeedSpadedAB = 27.66
-|-
-! rowspan="1" | Forward
+|SpeedForwardStockRB = 64
-! rowspan="1" | Reverse
+|SpeedBackStockRB = 24
-|-
+|TurnTimeStockRB = 29.02
-| rowspan="2" | {{Annotation|AB|Arcade Battles}}
+|TurnSpeedStockRB = 50.04
-| {{Annotation|Stock|All modifications removed}} || 73 || 27 || ~26.18 || ~43.98
-|-
+|TurnTimeSpadedRB = 23.83
-| {{Annotation|Upgraded|All modifications installed}} || 100 || 37 || ~17.38 || ~27.66
+|TurnSpeedSpadedRB = 40.03
-|-
+}}
-| rowspan="2" | {{Annotation|RB|Realistic Battles}}/{{Annotation|SB|Simulator Battles}}
-| {{Annotation|Stock|All modifications removed}} || 64 || 24 || ~29.02 || ~50.04
-|-
-| {{Annotation|Upgraded|All modifications installed}} || 74 || 27 || ~23.83 || ~40.03
-|-
-|}
-Dark Aggressor's maximum speeds, mobility, acceleration, and stopping are all average, not too much better or worse than any of the other fast motor torpedo boats or motor gun boats around her battle rating.
+Dark class (FPB 1102) has a displacement of 64 tons.
 === Modifications and economy ===
 {{Specs-Economy}}
+The recommended modification research order is:
+* Tool Set
+* Fire Protection System
+* 40 mm HE clips
+* 40 mm AP clips
+* Propeller Replacement
+* Primary Aramment Targeting
+* Artillery Support
+After that, prioritize the rest of the seakeeping modifications first, then finish researching the remaining modifications in whatever order you prefer.
 == Armament ==
@@ Line 64: / Line 77: @@
 {{main|QF Mark VII (40 mm)}}
-In her primary armament group, Dark Agressor has a single 40 mm QF Mark VII in a single mount just in front of the bridge. It has 1500 rounds of ammunition available for it. It can traverse horizontally at a rate of 40°/s and vertically at a rate of 34°/s. The gun has a magazine capacity of 4 rounds and has a rate of fire of 160 rounds/min. With a stock crew, the gun can be reloaded in 0.49 seconds; with an aced crew, it can be reloaded in 0.38 seconds. Firing the gun for too long will cause it to jam. Its maximum range against surface targets is roughly 3.25 km.
+The primary armament consists of a single 40 mm QF Mk VII cannon mounted forward with a maximum ammunition load of 1500 rounds. Stock, the mount can traverse horizontally at a rate of 34°/s and vertically at a rate of 29°/s; with the "Primary Armament Targeting" modification installed, this is increased to 40°/s and 34°/s respectively. The gun has a magazine capacity of 4 rounds and a cycle rate of fire of 160 rounds/min. With a stock crew, it can be reloaded in 0.49 seconds; with an aced crew, this is decreased to 0.38 seconds. The reload is short enough that there is a seamless transition between magazines, although continuously firing for too long will cause the gun to overheat and jam. This happens after continuously firing for about 1.25 min, or about 200 rounds. There is no noticeable drop in accuracy as the gun overheats.
-{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
+{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="25%"
-! colspan="2" | '''Guidance for the Secondary Gun Turret'''
+! colspan="2" | Primary armament guidance
 |-
 ! Horizontal !! Vertical
@@ Line 75: / Line 88: @@
 |}
-There are three ammunition options available:
+There are three ammunition types available:
-* Universal: {{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-Piercing Tracer}}/{{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-Explosive Fragmentary Incendiary Tracer}}
+* Universal: {{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-explosive fragmentary incendiary tracer}}
-* 40 mm HE clips: {{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-Explosive Fragmentary Incendiary Tracer}}/{{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-Explosive Fragmentary Incendiary Tracer}}/{{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-Explosive Fragmentary Incendiary Tracer}}/{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-Piercing Tracer}}
+* 40 mm HE clips: {{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-explosive fragmentary incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-explosive fragmentary incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-explosive fragmentary incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}
-* 40 mm AP clips: {{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-Piercing Tracer}}/{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-Piercing Tracer}}/{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-Piercing Tracer}}/{{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-Explosive Fragmentary Incendiary Tracer}}
+* 40 mm AP clips: {{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-explosive fragmentary incendiary tracer}}
 {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
-! colspan="7" | '''Penetration Statistics'''
+! colspan="7" | Penetration statistics
 |-
 ! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
-! colspan="6" | '''Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)'''
+! colspan="6" | Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
 |-
 ! 10 m !! 100 m !! 500 m !! 1,000 m !! 1,500 m !! 2,000 m
@@ Line 96: / Line 109: @@
 |-
 |}
+The best ammunition is the 40 mm HE clips because it has the highest ratio of HE rounds to AP rounds. Take mostly 40 mm HE clips along with several 40 mm AP clips for armoured targets. Because of the gun's seamless reload, there is no reason to use the Universal belt once the others are unlocked.
 === Additional armament ===
@@ Line 102: / Line 117: @@
 {{main|Mk.VIII (533 mm)|Mk.VII depth charge}}
-Dark Aggressor has four torpedo tubes, two on each side, and can carry a total of four 533 mm Mk.VIII torpedoes. The torpedo tubes are pointed forwards but are angled outwards on each side. They are fixed, requiring the boat to be turned in order to aim them.
+Dark class (FPB 1102) has two possible loadouts:
+# 4x Mk.VIII torpedo
+# 2x Mk.VII depth charge
+# 4x Mk.VIII torpedo; 2x Mk.VII depth charge
+# Without load
+'''Torpedoes'''
+Dark class (FPB 1102) can carry four 533 mm Mk.VIII torpedoes. The torpedo tubes are located on either side of the bridge, pointing forwards with the nose angled outwards.
 {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
-! colspan="9" | '''Torpedo Characteristics'''
+! colspan="9" | Torpedo characteristics
 |-
 ! Torpedo Mode !! Mass (kg) !! Maximum speed in water (km/h) !! Travel distance (km) !! Depth stroke (m) !! Arming distance (m) !! Explosive type !! Explosive mass (kg) !! TNT equivalent (kg)
 |-
-| {{Annotation|No|'Torpedo Mode' modification uninstalled}} || 1566 || 84 || 4.57 || 1 || 50 || TNT || 327 || 327
+| {{Annotation|No|'Torpedo Mode' modification uninstalled}} || 1,566 || 84 || 4.57 || 1 || 50 || TNT || 327 || 327
 |-
-| {{Annotation|Yes|'Torpedo Mode' modification installed}} || 1566 || 76 || 6.40 || 1 || 50 || TNT || 327 || 327
+| {{Annotation|Yes|'Torpedo Mode' modification installed}} || 1,566 || 76 || 6.40 || 1 || 50 || TNT || 327 || 327
 |}
-The Torpedo Mode modification is available as a tier IV modification. Installing it has the following changes:
+The Torpedo Mode modification is available as a rank IV modification. Installing it will give the following changes:
 {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
-! colspan="2" | '''Torpedo Mode Specification Changes'''
+! colspan="2" | Torpedo mode specification changes
 |-
 ! Max Distance (m)
 ! Max Speed (m/s)
 |-
-| +1830 || -1
+| +1,830 || -2
 |-
 |}
-Dark Aggressor can carry two Mk.VII depth charges mounted on the aft, one on each side facing outwards. The depth charges drop one-at-a-time in the following order (see the image):
+It's best to always keep Torpedo Mode uninstalled. The maximum speed of a torpedo is much more valuable in coastal battles than its maximum range. Coastal fleet maps are also small enough that the decreased range with Torpedo Mode installed isn't much of an issue.
+In RB, always set the depth stroke to the minimum 1 m setting. This is because many vessels that Dark class (FPB 1102) can face will not have a deep enough draught to fuse the torpedo at a depth stroke setting of 4 m. In AB, depth stroke is automatically set to the most optimal setting.
+When using torpedoes, be aware that unless they are already launched, the torpedoes have a very high chance to detonate when shot at, instantly destroying the boat. To avoid this, fire the torpedoes immediately after spawning in—as well as after any subsequent reloads in AB—or simply don't take them at all. Torpedoes are a situational weapon, so it's largely down to personal preference whether or not to take them.
+'''Depth charges'''
+[[File:{{PAGENAME}}_DC_Order.png|thumb|Mk.VII depth charges numbered according to their drop order (click to view a larger image).]]
-# Starboard side
+The Mk.VII depth charges are carried on the stern, one on each side. They are dropped one at a time in the following order:
-# Portside
+# Starboard
+# Port
 Before spawning, the detonation time delay can be set anywhere between 3 seconds and 10 seconds.
 {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
+! colspan="7" | Depth charge characteristics
 |-
 ! Mass (kg)
-! Explosive Type
+! Explosive type
-! Explosive Mass (kg)
+! Explosive mass (kg)
-! TNT Equivalent (kg)
+! TNT equivalent (kg)
+! HE armour penetration (mm)
+! Armoured vehicle destruction radius (m)
+! Fragment dispersion radius (m)
 |-
-| 196 || TNT || 130 || 130
+| 196 || TNT || 130 || 130 || 101 || 8 || 122
 |}
+There is almost no practical reason to use depth charges on any naval vessel in the game. Although they usually result in a one-hit kill if used properly, they are extremely situational, requiring the player to close to point-blank ranges to even use them. In almost every case, anytime a depth charge could be used, the guns or torpedoes can be used instead to greater effect. In fact, depth charges tend to actually be a liability in battle, since they essentially act as exposed ammo racks before they're dropped. Like torpedoes, they can be shot at, and if destroyed, they have a chance to detonate, instantly destroying the boat.
+Despite this, some success can be had in dropping them either next to, or in front of a large, slow target. If dropping them next to the target, remember the depth charge drop order, since it's most likely that only the depth charges dropped on the side closest to the enemy will deal any damage. If dropping in front of the target, rush in from the sides as quickly as possible and drop them all at once directly in front of the target. For both cases, set the depth charge time delay to the minimum 3 seconds, since any higher time delay will only allow the depth charge to sink further away from the target, giving them more time to move out of the way. Again, using depth charges is extremely situational, and they will only be a liability the vast majority of the time, so take them at your own discretion.
 == Usage in battles ==
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-;Ammunition Choices
-The best ammunition choice is 40 mm HE clips because it has the highest ratio of HE rounds to AP rounds, which means it has the highest effectiveness against both aircraft and surface targets. The 40 mm HE clips should be the primary ammunition type used, but several 40 mm AP clips should also be taken into battle for use against certain armoured targets and against enemies sailing directly bow-in. In the latter case, HE rounds will detonate on a possibly already-destroyed bow compartment, leaving the rest of the vessel unharmed. AP rounds will pass through the bow compartment and deal damage to the rear of the vessel.
-From arcade battle experience, AP rounds are more versatile in battle and are the better choice in most situations especially when engaging surface targets of similar size within tier 2 and always try to resolve direct fights as quickly as possible (either by winning or disengaging as quickly as possible). This boat is best used when outranging, flanking or ambushing the opposition given the facts it possess poor armour but the gun can sustain long periods continued fire therefore, strafing targets is encouraged.
-;Torpedoes
-The 18-inch Mk.XII is fairly average in terms of maximum speed and range, but it has a very low TNT equivalence compared to other torpedoes at this tier. Still, a hit with the Mk.XII torpedo on any boat at this tier is more than enough to destroy it. Otherwise, this is torpedo is unnoteworthy.
-The Torpedo Mode modification should always be installed. The higher maximum speed is much more valuable against the fast-moving boats of tier I and II, and the maps are small enough that the reduction to the maximum range doesn't really matter.
-;Depth Charges
-Being anti-submarine weapons and with the present lack of submarines in the game, there is practically no reason to use them. While they can be used against surface targets, this is extremely situational. Sailing up right next to a slower target and dropping a depth charge can lead to some success, though again, this is very situational. If attempting this, remember the order in which the depth charges drop and that there is no reason to use any depth charge activation time setting above the minimum 3 seconds, since higher delay times means the depth charge will sink further, and thus away, from the target. Again, it should be reiterated that this is very situational.
-There is no practical reason to take them into battle, since, if they're not dropped, they essentially become unarmoured ammo racks.
 === Pros and cons ===
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 '''Pros:'''
-* 40 mm QF Mark VII: powerful HE rounds, very high-penetration AP rounds (80 mm)
+* Primary armament: very good damage output, high armour penetration, seamless reload
-* Very quick reload, practically continuous fire
-* Can outrange most enemies
 '''Cons:'''
-* 40 mm QF Mark VII cannot fire directly backwards and takes a long time to cool
+* Main armament is easily knocked out
-* Main armament easily knocked out
+* No secondary or anti-aircraft armament
-* No secondary or AA guns
-* Two large ammo racks below the forward gun, cannot be removed
 == History ==
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-The Dark class fast patrol boats, also known as the Admiralty Type "A" Fast Patrol Boat (FPB), were 18 patrol boats used by the Royal Navy, with another 8 built for export. The class was originally ordered in the late 1940s, calling for a new diesel-powered FPB, with Saunders-Roe eventually winning the design contract in early 1952. The Dark class was built between 1954 and 1958 primarily by Saunders-Roe alongside several other British shipbuilding companies. The Dark class had interchangeable armaments and could be configured as motor torpedo boats, as motor gun boats, or as minelayers. These armaments included:
+The Dark class fast patrol boats, also known as the Admiralty Type "A" Fast Patrol Boat (FPB), were 18 patrol boats used by the Royal Navy, with another 8 built for export. The class was originally ordered in the late 1940s, calling for a new diesel-powered FPB, with Saunders-Roe eventually winning the design contract in early 1952. The Dark class was built between 1954 and 1958 primarily by Saunders-Roe alongside several other British shipbuilding companies. The Dark class had interchangeable armaments and could be configured as motor torpedo boats, as motor gun boats, or as minelayers. These armaments include:
 * 4x 21-inch torpedoes
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 * 16x mines
-The Dark class boats had a length of 71 ft. 8 in., a beam of 19 ft. 5 in., a draught of 6 ft. 1 in, and a standard displacement of 50 long tons and were the first of their kind in Royal Navy service to use diesel engines. Each boat was powered by two 18 cylinder Napier Deltic diesel engines, each producing 2,500 bhp and driving a single shaft, with an exhaust port on the port side hull. The first few Dark class boats were painted entirely in the standard grey. However, the port side of the hulls would quickly become stained by the diesel exhaust fumes, even after only a short period of use. Initially, an experimental paint scheme was tried on HMS Dark Biter (P1104) around March 1956 that had the rear hull painted in black with the front hull still in grey. This, too, was found to be unsatisfactory, and eventually, it was decided that the entire hull of the Dark class boats should be painted in black.
+The Dark class boats had a length of 71 ft. 8 in., a beam of 19 ft. 5 in., a draught of 6 ft. 1 in, and a standard displacement of 50 long tons and were the first of their kind in Royal Navy service to use diesel engines. Each boat was powered by two 18 cylinder Napier Deltic diesel engines, each producing 2,500 bhp and driving a single shaft, with an exhaust port on the port side hull. The first few Dark class boats were painted entirely in standard grey. However, the port side of the hulls would quickly become stained by the diesel exhaust fumes, even after only a short period of use. Initially, an experimental paint scheme was tried on HMS Dark Biter (P1104) around March 1956 that had the rear hull painted in black with the front hull still in grey. This, too, was found to be unsatisfactory, and eventually, it was decided that the entire hull of the Dark class boats was to be painted in black.
-Eighteen Dark class boats served with the Royal Navy. All of these were built with wooden hulls and aluminium decks on aluminium hull frames with the exception of the final boat, the unique HMS Dark Scout (P1116), which had an all-aluminium welded construction, a redesigned bridge, and transom exhaust ports. In addition to these, eight more Dark class boats were also built for export, all built by Saunders-Roe: two standard boats for Finland; five riveted, all-aluminium boats with an additional electric drive system for Burma; and one standard boat for Japan. A further nine Dark class boats were planned to be built as well for Royal Navy service, but these were all cancelled in 1955. During the 1960s and 1970s, of the 18 Dark class boats in Royal Navy service, two were used as target practice with one being sunk. The surviving 17 were sold to various places, including several to Italian law enforcement in the late 1960s.
+Eighteen Dark class boats served with the Royal Navy. All of these were built with wooden hulls and aluminium decks on aluminium hull frames with the exception of the final boat, the unique HMS Dark Scout (P1116), which had an all-aluminium welded construction, a redesigned bridge, and transom exhaust ports. In addition to these, eight more Dark class boats were also built for export, all built by Saunders-Roe: two standard boats to Finland; five riveted, all-aluminium boats with an additional electric drive system to Burma; and one standard boat to Japan. A further nine Dark class boats were planned to be built as well for Royal Navy service, but these were all cancelled in 1955. During the 1960s and 1970s, of the 18 Dark class boats in Royal Navy service, two were used as target practice with one being sunk. The surviving 17 were sold to various places, including several to Italian law enforcement in the late 1960s.
-HMS Dark Aggressor, pennant number P1102, was the second of the Dark-class boats. She was built by Saunders-Roe in Beaumaris and was completed on 9th December 1954. She was sold on 3rd October 1961.
+HMS Dark Adventurer, pennant number P1101, was the first of the Dark-class boats. She was built by Saunders-Roe in Beaumaris and was completed on 28th October 1954. She was sold in early 1970.
 == Media ==
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 == See also ==
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 * ''other literature.'' -->
-* [https://cfv.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=215 Coastal Forces Veterans Forum - The British "Dark" Class]
+* [https://cfv.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=215 <nowiki>[Coastal Forces Veterans Forum]</nowiki> The British "Dark" Class]
-* [http://www.bmpt.org.uk/boat%20histories/Dark%20Class/index.htm British Military Powerboat Team - Dark Class Boats]
+* [http://cfv.org.uk/research/boat/database <nowiki>[Coastal Forces Veterans]</nowiki> Boat Database]
-* [http://dave-mills.yolasite.com/saro-dark-class-mtbs.php mprints.co.uk - SARO Dark Class MTBs]
+* [http://www.bmpt.org.uk/boat%20histories/Dark%20Class/index.htm <nowiki>[British Military Powerboat Team]</nowiki> Dark Class Boats]
-* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark-class_patrol_boat Wikipedia - Dark-class patrol boat]
+* [http://dave-mills.yolasite.com/saro-dark-class-mtbs.php <nowiki>[mprints.co.uk]</nowiki> SARO Dark Class MTBs]
+* [http://cfv.org.uk/research/boat/database <nowiki>[Coastal Forces Veterans]</nowiki> Boat Database]
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