Template:NavalMobility/Documentation

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Description

This template inserts a standardised naval vessel mobility table using values from Template:Specs. Additional values have to be measured, it's recommended to always use the fully-featured table. Note that all measured values should be done in Test Sail, with Secondary weapons set to No offensive armament.

Parameters

• SpeedForwardStockAB - Measured sustained speed flanking ahead (FLK AHEAD) in Arcade mode. If the speed flickers between two values in-game - pick the one that shows most of the time, if both show about as often - the higher one.
• SpeedBackStockAB - Same as above, only at full reverse. Do not add minus before the value (eg. instead of -20 just write 20).
• TurnTimeStockAB - Measured average time in seconds after at least 2 full 360° turns at constant speed (recommended average of 3 turns after the speed stabilizes). Table template will automatically round the displayed value if needed, but the template will still use a number in a provided precision for the calculations (eg. providing 18.433 over 18.43 is fine). Step-by-step guide:

1. Open the game, select the vessel, edit modifications to uncheck all of them for stock (or select all for Upgraded - if you don't have all modifications researched yet, you cannot measure the Upgraded value)
2. Right-click on the boat, choose Test Sail.
3. Remove all additional weaponry (torpedoes, depth charges, etc. - Secondary weapons selected to No offensive armament)
4. Select Difficulty to appropriate mode - either Arcade Battles or Realistic Battles - select Vehicle Modification to Current, Time of Day 12:00, Weather: Clear.
5. Enter a full rudder deflection turn (either starboard or port, shouldn't matter) at flank speed (FLK AHEAD)
6. Wait for the speed to stabilize (turns should be completed at constant speeds), note the speed here - it's inputted in the TurnSpeed (eg. TurnSpeedStockAB) parameter.
7. Complete several turns (>2; the more, the better), stop-watch the times to complete each turn
8. Take the average of the times

Alternatively you can use a video recorder, then measure time in a video-editing tool such as Avidemux. 60 FPS video is recommended

• TurnSpeedStockAB - Measured average sustained speed when turning. If the speed flickers between two values in-game - pick the one that shows most of the time, if both show about as often - the higher one.
• TurnTimeSpadedAB - As above, only with all modifications installed.
• TurnSpeedSpadedAB - As above, only with all modifications installed.
• SpeedForwardStockRB - As above, only in Realistic Battles.
• SpeedBackStockRB - As above.
• TurnTimeStockRB - As above.
• TurnSpeedStockRB - As above.
• TurnTimeSpadedRB - As above.
• TurnSpeedSpadedRB - As above.
• (automatic) SpeedForwardSpadedAB - Measured sustained speed flanking ahead (FLK AHEAD) in Arcade mode, with all modifications installed. Do not use unless the default value is incorrect.
• (automatic) SpeedBackSpadedAB - As above, but when reversing.
• (automatic) SpeedForwardSpadedRB - As above, in Realistic mode.
• (automatic) SpeedBackSpadedRB - As above.

Examples of use

The default table filled automatically from data of the Type T-14 Mobility Characteristics Game Mode Upgrade Status Maximum Speed (km/h) Turn Time (s) Turn Radius (m) Forward Reverse AB Stock ___ ___ Upgraded 86 28 RB/SB Stock ___ ___ Upgraded 61 20 {{NavalMobility}}

Version with only the stock speed measured Mobility Characteristics Game Mode Upgrade Status Maximum Speed (km/h) Turn Time (s) Turn Radius (m) Forward Reverse AB Stock 83 20 Upgraded 86 28 RB/SB Stock 53 17 Upgraded 61 20 {{NavalMobility |SpeedForwardStockAB = 83 |SpeedBackStockAB = 20 |SpeedForwardStockRB = 53 |SpeedBackStockRB = 17 }}

Recommended, fully-featured example. Note that turn time of 18.433 was rounded to 18.43. Mobility Characteristics Game Mode Upgrade Status Maximum Speed (km/h) Turn Time (s) Turn Radius (m) Forward Reverse AB Stock 83 20 ~16.43 ~25.42 Upgraded 86 28 ~11.1 ~16.19 RB/SB Stock 53 17 ~18.43 ~28.52 Upgraded 61 20 ~16.6 ~25.69 {{NavalMobility |SpeedForwardStockAB = 83 |SpeedBackStockAB = 20 |TurnTimeStockAB = 16.43 |TurnSpeedStockAB = 35 |TurnTimeSpadedAB = 11.1 |TurnSpeedSpadedAB = 33 |SpeedForwardStockRB = 53 |SpeedBackStockRB = 17 |TurnTimeStockRB = 18.433 |TurnSpeedStockRB = 35 |TurnTimeSpadedRB = 16.6 |TurnSpeedSpadedRB = 35 }}

Version with only partial measurements. Note that the table can accept just speed, or just turn speed, or just turn speed and time, without maximum speed. However, it is still highly recommended to provide all missing values. Mobility Characteristics Game Mode Upgrade Status Maximum Speed (km/h) Turn Time (s) Turn Radius (m) Forward Reverse AB Stock 83 20 ___ ___ Upgraded 86 28 ~11.1 ___ RB/SB Stock ___ ___ ~18.43 ~28.52 Upgraded 61 20 ~16.6 ~25.69 {{NavalMobility |SpeedForwardStockAB = 83 |SpeedBackStockAB = 20 |TurnSpeedStockAB = 35 |TurnTimeSpadedAB = 11.1 |TurnTimeStockRB = 18.433 |TurnSpeedStockRB = 35 |TurnTimeSpadedRB = 16.6 |TurnSpeedSpadedRB = 35 }}

TemplateData

Mobility characteristics table for naval units. All measured values should be done in Test Sail, with Secondary weapons set to 'No offensive armament'.

Template parameters

Parameter		Description	Type	Status
Speed forward - stock in AB	SpeedForwardStockAB	Measured sustained speed flanking forwards. If the speed flickers between two values in-game - pick the one that shows most of the time, if both show about as often - the higher one. Default empty Example 83 Auto value empty	Number	optional
Speed back - stock in AB	SpeedBackStockAB	Measured sustained speed full reverse. If the speed flickers between two values in-game - pick the one that shows most of the time, if both show about as often - the higher one. Default empty Example 20 Auto value empty	Number	optional
Turn time - stock in AB	TurnTimeStockAB	Measured average time in seconds after at least 2 full 360° turns (recommended average of 3 turns). Table will round the displayed value if needed, but use the number in the provided precision for calculations. Default empty Example 16.43 Auto value empty	String	optional
Turn speed - stock in AB	TurnSpeedStockAB	Measured average sustained speed while turning. If the speed flickers between two values in-game - pick the one that shows most of the time, if both show about as often - the higher one. Default empty Example 35 Auto value empty	Number	optional
Turn time - fully upgraded in AB	TurnTimeSpadedAB	Measured average time in seconds after at least 2 full 360° turns (recommended average of 3 turns). Table will round the displayed value if needed, but use the number in the provided precision for calculations. Default empty Example 11.1 Auto value empty	String	optional
Turn speed - fully upgraded in AB	TurnSpeedSpadedAB	Measured average sustained speed while turning. If the speed flickers between two values in-game - pick the one that shows most of the time, if both show about as often - the higher one. Default empty Example 33 Auto value empty	Number	optional
Speed forward - stock in RB	SpeedForwardStockRB	Measured sustained speed flanking forward. If the speed flickers between two values in-game - pick the one that shows most of the time, if both show about as often - the higher one. Default empty Example 53 Auto value empty	Number	optional
Speed back - stock in RB	SpeedBackStockRB	Measured sustained speed full reverse. If the speed flickers between two values in-game - pick the one that shows most of the time, if both show about as often - the higher one. Default empty Example 17 Auto value empty	Number	optional
Turn time - stock in RB	TurnTimeStockRB	Measured average time in seconds after at least 2 full 360° turns (recommended average of 3 turns). Table will round the displayed value if needed, but use the number in the provided precision for calculations. Default empty Example 18.433 Auto value empty	String	optional
Turn speed - stock in RB	TurnSpeedStockRB	Measured average sustained speed while turning. If the speed flickers between two values in-game - pick the one that shows most of the time, if both show about as often - the higher one. Default empty Example 35 Auto value empty	Number	optional
Turn time - fully upgraded in RB	TurnTimeSpadedRB	Measured average time in seconds after at least 2 full 360° turns (recommended average of 3 turns). Table will round the displayed value if needed, but use the number in the provided precision for calculations. Default empty Example 16.6 Auto value empty	String	optional
Turn speed - fully upgraded in RB	TurnSpeedSpadedRB	Measured average sustained speed while turning. If the speed flickers between two values in-game - pick the one that shows most of the time, if both show about as often - the higher one. Default empty Example 35 Auto value empty	Number	optional