RN Geniere

This page is about the Italian destroyer RN Geniere. For other Soldati-class destroyers, see Soldati (Family).

RN Geniere

RN Geniere

Italy

III Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
4.3	4.3	4.3

Class:

PREMIUM

Destroyer

Purchase:Bundle or Gift

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Description

The Soldati-class, RN Geniere, 1942 is a premium gift rank III Italian destroyer with a battle rating of 4.3 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced as a premium pack in Update "Starfighters" and was removed from the store after the 8th Anniversary Sale. It was made available for purchase with Golden Eagles briefly during the 2022 "Italian Navy Day" mini-event.

General info

Survivability and armour

Armourfront / side / back

Main fire tower12 / 12 / 0 mm

Hull16 mm (steel)

Superstructure4 mm (steel)

Number of section7

Displacement2 580 t

Crew215 people

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Mobility

Speedforward / back

AB86 / 35 km/h

RB70 / 29 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	86	35
RB/SB	Stock	___	___
	Upgraded	70	29

Modifications and economy

Repair cost

AB3 588

RB2 780

Crew training10 000

Experts400 000

Aces940

Research Aces960 000

Reward for battleAB / RB / SB

2 × 320 / 600 / 50 %

2 × 166 / 166 / 166 %

Modifications

Seakeeping	Unsinkability	Firepower
Dry-Docking Rudder Replacement Propeller Replacement Engine Maintenance	Damage Control Division Fire Division Smokescreen Shrapnel Protection Ventilation New Pumps Ammo Wetting	20mm_it_breda_he_ammo_pack 120mm_it_50cal_ansaldo_ap_ammo_pack 20mm_it_breda_ap_ammo_pack Auxiliary Armament Targeting 120mm_it_50cal_ansaldo_he_df_ammo_pack Improved Rangefinder Primary Armament Targeting Torpedo Mode Bomb mortar

Armament

Primary armament

2 х Turret2 x 120 mm/50 O.T.O. Mod.1936 cannon

Ammunition400 rounds

Vertical guidance-10° / 35°

Turret120 mm/50 O.T.O. Mod.1936 cannon

Ammunition200 rounds

Vertical guidance-10° / 35°

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Secondary armament

6 х Turret2 x 20 mm/65 Breda anti-aircraft gun

Ammunition4800 rounds

Belt capacity12 rounds

Fire rate240 shots/min

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Additional armament

Setup 16 x 533 mm steam turbined torpedo S.I. 270/533,4X7,2 Tipo I

Setup 22 x B TG 100 depth charge

Setup 36 x 533 mm steam turbined torpedo S.I. 270/533,4X7,2 Tipo I

2 x B TG 100 depth charge

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Usage in battles

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Pros and cons

Pros:

• Capable of withstanding significant damage
• Quite manoeuvrable, allowing it to cooperate well with light craft

Cons:

• Inadequate AA protection in comparison to US, German and British destroyers

History

One of twelve fleet destroyers laid down at Livorno by OTO in 1936, the Soldati class were a further development of the Maestrale and Oriani classes of 1934/36. Completed in 1938-39, the Soldati boats had improved machinery over the Oriani class, with 2 shaft Beluzzo geared turbines. In 1941, Geniere had 12 cm/50 guns added in place of the original 12 cm/15. Original AA armament of 13.2 mm MG was replaced by 2 cm cannons in 6 dual-mounted stations. Initially 2 depth charge throwers were installed but this was later increased to 4. Two ships of the class were fitted with Gufo radar, while one was equipped with German radar.

Geniere was sunk in drydock by a bomb in Palermo harbour in 1943.

Devblog

Geniere was laid down as part of the first series of Soldati-class destroyers for the Regia Marina. Geniere comes to War Thunder naval forces in one of its later war modifications, specifically in the 1942 fit. The ship features five 120 mm cannons split into three turrets. Geniere offers better AA option, than a regular tree destroyer, having 6 twin-barrelled 20 mm Breda autocannons, rationally positioned over her deck. It’s also worth mentioning that Geniere comes with two triple torpedo launchers, which make her combat application more versatile. As all Soldati destroyers, Geniere boasts an excellent top speed going up to 35 knots (65 km/h), as well as great manoeuvrability.

Media

Skins

• Skins and camouflages for the RN Geniere from live.warthunder.com.

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See also

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External links

• [Devblog] Italian Fleet Early Access Packs: Geniere & Sparviero

References

Bibliography

• Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1922-1946; 1980 Conway Maritime Press Ltd, London

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