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=== Mobility === | === Mobility === | ||
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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 | + | The Freccia P-493 is equipped with a pair of torpedoes sporting a warhead of 270kg 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 | + | With its powerful 40 mm cannons, the Freccia can shred most enemies boats. With its lacking armour and since the its cannon can't damage most blue water 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 amount of damage. Also, 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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== History == | == History == |
Revision as of 11:50, 14 March 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 ship lacks armour, which limits its survivability. The boat is most likely to be knocked out from crew depletion way before ammo magazine detonation can become an issue.
Mobility
The ship has a 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
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Additional armament
The Freccia P-493 is equipped with a pair of torpedoes sporting a warhead of 270kg 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 enemies boats. With its lacking armour and since the its cannon can't damage most blue water 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 amount of damage. Also, 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
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 |