Freccia P-493
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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 lack armor, but usually the ammo magazines aren't dangerous since most time the crew will die before the ship exploding.
Mobility
The ship has a superb speed for it's size, but lacks maneuverability
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| Game Mode | Upgrade Status | Maximum Speed (km/h) | |
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| AB | |||
| Upgraded | 104 | 40 | |
| RB/SB | |||
| Upgraded | 74 | 29 | |
Modifications and economy
2 × 90 / 180 / 50 % 2 × 172 / 172 / 172 % | Seakeeping | Unsinkability | Firepower | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Armament
Primary armament
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Additional armament
The secondary armaments are a pair of torpedoes with a max range of 8km and a speed of 81km/h with a warhead of 270kg of TNT.
Usage in battles
With the powerful 40mm cannons, the Freccia can shred most enemies boats with its cannons, so staying in the boat areas is really recommended since the it-s cannon can't damage most blue water ships. Carrying torpedoes would reduce the firepower against boats, but it will make it viable to kill destroyers since it's torpedoes deal decent amount of damage. One strategy to achieve that is to go in reverse and deploying smoke while a destroyer is crossing near, so you can torpedo it without getting shot since the smoke will cover you. Also, since the 40mm have HE-VT it can kill most planes without problems. Noteworthy enemies are the Pr. 206 and it's other versions, MPK Pr.12412, SKR-7, and 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:
- No 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 | |
|---|---|
| Motor Torpedo Boats | |
| Freccia-class | Freccia P-493 |
| Destroyers | |
| Indomito-class | Impetuoso |
| Italy boats | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
