R-301
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Description
The R-301-class, R-301 is a rank II German minesweeper
with a battle rating of 2.3 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.79 "Project X" as part of the fleet closed beta test.
General info
Survivability and armour
The R-301 is constructed using wood, the superstructure is hardened wood constructed to a thickness of 12mm. The wooden construction of the R-301 means fire is one of the biggest threats to survival of the ship. There is no armour on the ship, apart from the gun shields and hardened superstructure. The R-301 has a crew placement of 42, increased by 1 compared to the R-boot R-130. The R-301, still provides a great attachment of sailors, which helps to increases the overall survivability of the R-301 dramatically compared to other ships in this tier.
Compared to the previous version R-boot R-130 which only offered two single 2 cm/65 C/30 (20mm) automatic cannons and a single 3,7 cm FlaK-Lafette C/36 (37mm) automatic cannon. This is now significantly increased even more with two twin 2 cm/65 C/38 (20mm) automatic cannons, replacing the two single 2 cm/65 C/30 (20mm) automatic cannons with twice as much stopping power and 200 round magazines for them. Additionally the legendary single 3,7 cm FlaK-Lafette C/36 (37mm) automatic cannon stays the same the depth charge racks are replaced with two torpedo tubes are added.
However, the internal components of the R-301 are spaced out, meaning a good volley of enemy fire will not completely incapacitate the ship.
- The engine is placed, under the conning tower of the ship, with the transmission extending towards the stern (Rear) to the Voith Schneider propulsion system.
- The transmission & propeller systems are under the waterline which protects it from most enemy rounds, which would penetrate the ship.
- The engines system can be destroyed by enemy fire since it extends above the waterline.
- The ships fuel and ammunition storage can be penetrated by enemy fire, since these are located above the waterline.
Mobility
The R-301 may seem slow, In comparison to other naval ships at this tier, due to it's length. However the Voith Schneider propulsion system, as found on the R-41 & R-130 has been replaced with a conventional three bladed propeller and transmission system. The engines have been increased from two to three.
The top speed has been increased by the change of propulsion system, in arcade it has a maximum speed of 57 KM/H and in realistic & simulator is 43 KM/H. However the change from the Voith Schneider to the conventional blades has had a significant change on the manoeuvrability of this ship. It is unable to do the incredible manoeuvrability, which will have a dramatic impact on how this ship is played in battle.
Armament
Primary armament
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Secondary armament
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Torpedo armament
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Usage in battles
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Pros and cons
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History
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Media
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See also
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External links
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