MC-490

MC-490

MS-472

Alano

MC-490

MS-472

Alano

Italy

IV Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
3.3	3.3	3.3

Class:

Motor torpedo boat

Boat

Research:120 000

Purchase:360 000

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Description

The Sperimentale CRDA, MC-490 is a rank IV Italian motor torpedo boat with a battle rating of 3.3 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update "Starfighters".

General info

Survivability and armour

The P-490 is fairly well-defended for a boat of its size. Although it does not have any armour plating, its internal modules are well-placed to increase survivability. The ammunition storage is located beneath the waterline, making detonation unlikely. One of its fuel tanks is also located below the waterline. With this protection, the P-490 can survive a good number of hits from low-calibre guns. However, the main calibre rounds fired by destroyers and other large ships will have no difficulty in destroying or at least dealing great damage to this vessel.

Mobility

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Mobility Characteristics
Game Mode	Upgrade Status	Maximum Speed (km/h)		Turn Time (s)	Turn Radius (m)
		Forward	Reverse
AB	Stock	___	___
	Upgraded	93	35
RB/SB	Stock	___	___
	Upgraded	67	25

Armament

Primary armament

The two Bofors cannons on the P-490 are both fully traversable, and have a decent traverse rate of 30 degrees per second.They are able to easily destroy any small vessel that the P-490 may face in battle. If necessary, they can be used against destroyers, especially if it is not possible to use torpedoes, but this is less effective.

One of the cannons is located at the bow of the ship, while the other is located at the stern. This means that it is sometimes not possible to fire both at the same target simultaneously. Engaging broadside eliminates this issue, but of course, makes the P-490 a larger target for the enemy to hit.

• Universal: AP-T · HEFI-T
• 40 mm HE clips: HEFI-T · HEFI-T · HEFI-T · AP-T
• 40 mm AP clips: AP-T · AP-T · AP-T · HEFI-T

Penetration statistics
Belt	Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
	10 m	100 m	500 m	1,000 m	1,500 m	2,000 m
Universal	80	77	66	57	50	45
40 mm HE clips	80	77	66	57	50	45
40 mm AP clips	80	77	66	57	50	45

Torpedo armament

This vessel's four torpedoes are best used against large, slow targets such as destroyers. They usually do significant damage if they hit.

Torpedo Characteristics
Torpedo Mode	Mass (kg)	Maximum speed in water (km/h)	Travel distance (km)	Depth stroke (m)	Arming distance (m)	Explosive type	Explosive mass (kg)
No	930	81	3.00	1	50	TNT	200

Usage in battles

The P-490 is a light vessel, and like all smaller ships is most effective in more compact areas of the map, where it is easy to find cover. Using this vessel in open waters, at long range, makes it vulnerable to fire from enemy destroyers, and gives the player little ability to fight back.

If it is necessary to engage a destroyer though, the P-490 is equipped with four torpedoes for just this purpose. They are large enough to do significant damage if they hit, but it is often hard to use them effectively. The best way to make use of the vessel's torpedoes is to get close to an enemy ship without their noticing and fire at close range.

Other than torpedoes, the P-490 is equipped with two 40 mm cannons, which are quite effective against small boats. Not surprisingly, they do little damage against larger ships, and are best used at closer range.

Modules

Tier	Seakeeping		Unsinkability		Firepower
I	Dry-Docking		Tool Set		40 mm HE clips
II		Rudder Replacement	Fire Protection System	Smokescreen	40 mm AP clips
III	Propeller Replacement				Primary Armament Targeting
IV		Engine Maintenance	New Pumps		Artillery Support	Torpedo Mode

Pros and cons

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History

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