MTB-1(1)

MTB-1(1)

HMS Tiger

Fairmile A (ML100)

MTB-1(1)

HMS Tiger

Fairmile A (ML100)

Britain

I Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
1.0	1.0	1.0

Class:

Motor torpedo boat

Boat

Research:Free

Purchase:Free

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Description

The MTB-1 1 series is a reserve Rank I British motor torpedo boat with a battle rating of 1.0 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.83 "Masters of the Sea" as part of the British fleet closed beta test.

General info

Survivability and armour

The MTB-1 has no armour at all, so the motor torpedo boat (MTB) can't take too may hits. MTB-1 has 11 crew members, which is quite numerous compared to the German and Soviet MTB's. In terms of survivability, it is best to keep moving due to the absence of armour on the boat.

Mobility

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Armament

Primary armament

The MTB-1 has decent armament for a MTB. There are two turrets, one at the front and one at the stern, both turrets have four 7.72 mm Lewis machine guns. Due to the high firing rate, you can destroy any MBT and most larger ships like the Soviet OD-200 and the German R-boat. It is quite easy to run out of ammo, and the Lewis machine guns are also slow to reload.

Torpedo armament

The MBT-1 has two 18 inch Mk.XII Torpedoes

Special armament

The MBT-1 can be equipped with four Mk.VII depth charges

Usage in the battles

As with any MTB, it is best to keep moving due to no armour. A few hits from an enemy MTB or ship will easily destroy you. When facing ships such as the Soviet OD-200, it's best not to get to close since they have a powerful cannon. Despite having eight Lewis machine guns, destroying enemy vessels can be difficult due to the lower calibre compared to other MTBs like the Browning .50 Cal or the Dhsk 12.7mm guns. This results in a shorter range and less damage output especially at longer ranges which is further exacerbated by long reload times.

As such, the MTB-1 is fares best in a support role, backing up bigger, allied ships. It can rely on them to distract the enemy whilst the MTB-1 can move in a little closer to deploy it's torpedoes whilst compensating the Lewis machine gun's lower calibre and range (preferably within 1 kilometre) with it's high rate of fire with both of the turrets placed in the stern and aft of the ship allowing to engage both turrets reliably. Because of it's turret placement the MTB-1 can also be used as a close anti-air support as the lower calibre is still rather effective on planes, especially with it's HEI rounds.

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Two turrets of quad-mounted Lewis guns
• Armament has a high rate of fire
• Fast and with good mobility

Cons:

• No armour, can be easily destroyed
• Small calibre armament means lots of ammo may have to be expended to eliminate an enemy

History

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