D-3

D-3

G-5

MPK-163

D-3

G-5

MPK-163

USSR

I Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
1.3	1.3	1.3

Class:

Motor torpedo boat

Boat

Research:4 000

Purchase:2 100

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Description

The Pr.P-19-ОК, D-3-class is a rank I Soviet motor torpedo boat with a battle rating of 1.3 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced during Update 1.79 "Project X" when the Soviet fleet was implemented into the game.

General info

Survivability and armour

Profile shot of the D-3. Vulnerable areas include the engines located at the centre of the vessel.

Armour is practically non-existent as the D3 is constructed entirely out of wood. All three engines are also located in the centre of the vessel making it quite easy to knock out. Crew consists of 9 men.

Mobility

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Armament

Primary armament

Primary armament consists of two 12.7mm DShK machine guns with one located at the bow of the ship and the other one at the centre of the ship allowing for engagement in all 360° directions. However it should be noted that due to structural designs only one gun can be pointed towards at either the bow or aft of the ship. Reloading the DShK takes about 4.7 seconds and can reliably engage targets up to 1.8 kilometres. With it's 12.7mm bullets the D3 can reliably knock out enemy vessels in the same class and maybe even larger vessels if given enough time. Available ammunition belts include the high explosive incendiary (HEI) and armour piercing incendiary tracer (APIT) rounds.

Torpedo armament

The D3 carries two, front facing, 533 53-38 torpedoes located at the stern of the ship. The torpedoes are rather accurate with a default travel distance of 4km and a good speed of 82 km.

Special armament

Once unlocked, the D3 can carry four BB-1 depth charges located at the stern of ship which is also where they are dropped when deployed.

Usage in battles

The D3 makes a good supporting craft when paired with bigger, tougher ships. With it's two heavy machine guns, torpedoes and depth charges it can reliably destroy enemy vessels so long as they enemy isn't engaged with it. However, lower vertical guidance of the DShK machine guns can make it vulnerable to enemy aircraft so consider relying on allied anti-air, hiding behind tall cover or even using smokescreen in desperate situations.

Modules

Tier	Seakeeping		Unsinkability		Firepower
I	Dry-Docking		Tool Set		12.7 mm HEI belts
II		Rudder Replacement	Fire Protection System	Smokescreen	12.7 mm APIT belts
III	Propeller Replacement				Primary Armament Targeting	Depth Charges
IV		Engine Maintenance	New Pumps		Torpedo Mode	Artillery Support

Pros and cons

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Pros:

• Turret placement allow the D3 to engage in targets all around itself.
• Fast speed and small width can make it a difficult target at range.

Cons:

• No armour at all.
• Vulnerable to aircraft due to no dedicated anti-air and poor vertical guidance on it's guns.

History

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Media

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See also

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External links

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