MS-53

MS-53

MAS 555

MAS 441

MS-53

MAS 555

MAS 441

Italy

II Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
1.7	1.7	1.7

Class:

Motor torpedo boat

Boat

Research:11 000

Purchase:22 000

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Description

The CRDA 60t (2a), MS-53 is a rank II Italian motor torpedo boat with a battle rating of 1.7 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update "Starfighters".

General info

Survivability and armour

Armourfront / side / back

Hull40 mm (wood)

Superstructure15 mm (wood)

Number of section3

Displacement68 t

Crew19 people

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Mobility

Speedforward / back

AB82 / 33 km/h

RB58 / 23 km/h

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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	82	33
RB/SB	Stock	___	___
	Upgraded	58	23

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference

AB611 → 753

RB898 → 1 107

Total cost of modifications10 360

13 810

Talisman cost750

Crew training6 300

Experts22 000

Aces250

Research Aces220 000

Reward for battleAB / RB / SB

70 / 90 / 100 %

124 / 124 / 124 %

Modifications

Seakeeping	Unsinkability	Firepower
Dry-Docking Research: 690 Cost: 910 110 Rudder Replacement Research: 580 Cost: 770 95 Propeller Replacement Research: 870 Cost: 1 200 140 Engine Maintenance Research: 840 Cost: 1 100 135	Damage Control Division Research: 690 Cost: 910 110 Fire Division Research: 580 Cost: 770 95 Smokescreen Research: 580 Cost: 770 95 New Pumps Research: 840 Cost: 1 100 135	20mm_it_breda_he_ammo_pack Research: 690 Cost: 910 110 20mm_it_breda_ap_ammo_pack Research: 580 Cost: 770 95 Primary Armament Targeting Research: 870 Cost: 1 200 140 Depth Charges Research: 870 Cost: 1 200 140 Torpedo Mode Research: 840 Cost: 1 100 135 Artillery Support Research: 840 Cost: 1 100 135

Armament

Primary armament

2 х Turret20 mm/65 Breda anti-aircraft gun

Ammunition1500 rounds

Belt capacity12 rounds

Fire rate240 shots/min

Vertical guidance-10° / 90°

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Additional armament

Setup 12 x 533 mm steam turbined torpedo S.I. 270/533X6.84 Tipo L

2 x 450 mm steam turbined W.200/450X5,75 torpedo

Setup 212 x B TG depth charge

Setup 32 x 533 mm steam turbined torpedo S.I. 270/533X6.84 Tipo L

2 x 450 mm steam turbined W.200/450X5,75 torpedo

12 x B TG depth charge

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Usage in battles

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Pros and cons

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History

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See also

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