BMO
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Description
The BMO pr 194 is a rank IV Soviet armoured sub-chaser
with a battle rating of 3.0 (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
The mid-section of the hull and the bridge are the most well armoured places on the BMO. The main 37mm can be knocked out very easily as so can the 45mm. Fires are very frequent, but don't expect much from small arms fire.
Mobility
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Armament
Primary armament
The 37mm main armament on the BMO is very powerful in the fact that it is very rapid fire and can obliterate small boats with its HE belt rounds. However, anything larger than a Submarine-chaser won't take much damage from your fire and it is recommended to steer clear. The ammo capacity is quite unusually large at 500 per belt, with a capacity of 2 belts. You won't be reloading or running out of ammo quickly. The clip reload is unbelievably fast, which makes from changing from HE to AP a breeze. It is hard to overheat the weapon, but just keep in mind not to hold down for too long. Aiming is also a breeze, you don't have to worry about your ammo so carefully leading shots is not recommended.
Secondary armament
The 45 mm secondary armament on the BMO is slightly more powerful than the primary 37 mm, although it should only be used against the toughest opponents, hence its secondary nature. The rate of fire is slow, so it is advised to use this weapon at longer ranges. However, that also means that you shouldn't worry about ammo running out, and you can keep holding down the fire button, as the weapon doesn't overheat.
Anti-aircraft armament
The anti-air armaments consist of a total of four 12.7 mm machine guns (2 x AN-M2; 2 x DShK). These guns should be primarily against the aircraft, which are relatively easy to take down at BR 2.0, but they can also be used against the light-armoured boats that are still present at this BR (such as the LS 3). The guns are positioned in the middle section of the ship, on top of the bridge and on the stern, which should pose no problems against aircraft, because you will be able to get at least 2 guns onto the enemy, but it can be hard to attack boats directly in front of the ship.
Special armament
Depth charges, mines, rocket launchers and missiles are also effective in skilled hands and can be an unexpected surprise for an opponent. Evaluate the ammunition of this type of armament and rate its performance in combat.
Usage in battles
The BMO is one of the first Russian boats that has a large variety of armament. At this stage, you may need to assign new buttons to be able to select your primary/secondary/anti-aircraft armaments, because the BMO works best when all of its weapons are used. Generally, the BMO should be played like a slower Motor Torpedo Boat that can stand its own ground. For example, at the beginning of match around its own BR (1.7-2.3), it can rush a cap point and decimate the oncoming light boats with its 37 mm primary (which is comfortably positioned in the bow). When the cap is clear, the BMO can take on a defensive role behind some cover.
The 45 mm secondary armament should mostly be used in an up-tier (BR 2.7-3.0) against the larger American and German ships (Elco 80ft / S-100), but you still need to be careful, because those ships can easily take out your guns, and the BMO itself. If you're unsure whether it's best to use the 45 mm or the 37 mm, always go with the 37 mm, because it is much more forgiving.
As for the playstyle, when you get into battle rating 2.0 or below you can get away with almost everything. Simply use your 37 mm to obliterate any threats coming from the front, and if you're flanked or in a messy fight, switch to your anti-air armaments and continue obliterating everything. The AI gunners can be set to both surface and air threats, but if you are more experienced, you can change them based on the situation (more planes - focus on air threats; in a messy fight - focus on surface threats).
Now, if you get into battle rating 2.3-3.0, you need to play safer. Don't rush for caps alone, because ships of higher battle ratings can easily sinkd you. You should flank your enemies where possible and unload your 37 mm (or even the 45 mm) into the exposed sides. The anti-air weaponry will be mostly useless against ships at this BR, so you can just set your AI gunners to air threats and focus on the ships.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Great variety of armaments, which should be used interchangeably to increase your chances of escaping difficult situations
- A lot of ammunition
- Decent speed
Cons:
- Negligible armour on the armaments, making them very easy to knock out
- No torpedoes
- The 37 mm primary armament can overheat (and the AI gunners always overheat the weapon when the player is using another one)
History
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Media
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See also
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External links
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| USSR sub-chasers | |
|---|---|
| Pr. 122 | MPK pr.122A · MPK Pr.122bis |
| Pr. 163 | MPK-163 |
| Pr. 201 | MPK Pr.201K · MPK Pr.201M |
| Pr. 204 | MPK Pr.204 |
