S-38b

S-38b

S-38

S-100

S-38b

S-38

S-100

Germany

II Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
1.7	1.7	1.7

Class:

Motor torpedo boat

Boat

Research:7 900

Purchase:10 000

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Description

The S-38b is a rank II German motor torpedo boat with a battle rating of 1.7 (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 S-38b is nearly identical to the S-38 in terms of survivability. The S-38b has the same hull construction and composition, yet the bridge is constructed of 10 mm thick anti-fragmentation armour. This means the bridge is more resilient to damage on the S-38b than S-38.

Mobility

The S-38b is also nearly identical to the S-38 in terms of mobility. It too is quick and agile. The difference is that the S-38b is slightly quicker forwards at 106 KPH (66 MPH).

Armament

Primary armament

The main weapons are identical to the S-38, any gunnery lessons and practices learned from the S-38 are immediately applicable to the S-38b.

Secondary armament

The main difference between the S-38 and the S-38b is the presence of MG 34 machineguns. These machineguns are more suited towards firing upon aircraft instead of ships; citing their meagre calibre. The machineguns are mounted behind the bridge and are initially aimed upwards. The location of these machineguns allows them to fire on either side of the ship, and fire upon aircraft.

Torpedo armament

Many ships are armed with torpedo launchers, and for some vessels such as boats, torpedoes are an extremely important means of defeating an opponent. Evaluate the position of the torpedo launchers, discuss the ammunition available, firing specifics such as dead zones, features of the torpedoes themselves, etc.

Special armament

The S-38b has the same special weapons options as the S-38, including smokescreens, and depth charges.

Usage in battles

The S-38b should be used exactly as the S-38 is used. Though the S-38b has better anti-air coverage than the S-38, it should not be depended upon.

Modules

Tier	Seakeeping		Unsinkability		Firepower
I	Dry-Docking		Tool Set		20 mm HET magazines
II		Rudder Replacement	Fire Protection System	Smokescreen	20 mm APT magazines	Auxiliary Armament Targeting
III	Propeller Replacement				Depth Charges	Primary Armament Targeting
IV		Engine Maintenance	New Pumps			Artillery Support

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Very close to the S-38, one could go from the S-38 to the S-38b with no special learning required
• Main cannons are the same as the ones found on the S-38
• Better armour then the armour found on the S-38
• Quicker, while maintaining the same handling characteristics
• Same BR as the S-38, meaning one can have the S-38 and S-38b in the same lineup
• Still inexpensive to operate

Cons:

• Most flaws from the S-38 are maintained in the S-38b
• Even with additional MG 34s, anti-air coverage is minimal

History

S-38b was a subclass of S-38 class Schnellboots (S-boots), these being later production ships. The S-38b class added an armored bridge to the design due to the lack of protection for the bridge on the original S-38 class. It was known as the Kallot (Eng: skull cap) because of its round shape. The S-38b class was eventually equipped with more powerful Daimler Benz MB 501 diesel engines, increasing the maximum speed.

Media

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See also

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