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| − | {{ | + | == Description == |
| + | <!--''In the first part of the description, cover the history of the ship’s creation and military application. In the second part, tell the reader about using this ship in the game. Add a screenshot. If a beginner player has a hard time remembering vehicles by name, a picture will help them understand which ship is being discussed.''--> | ||
| + | [[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]] | ||
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| + | The '''{{specs|name}}''' is a rank {{specs|rank}} British motor gunboat {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.83 "Masters of the Sea"]] as part of the British fleet closed beta test. | ||
| − | + | == General info == | |
| + | === Survivability and armour === | ||
| + | <!--Talk about the vehicle's armour. Note the most well-defended and most vulnerable zones, e.g. the ammo magazine. Evaluate the composition of components and assemblies responsible for movement and manoeuvrability. Evaluate the survivability of the primary and secondary armament separately. Don't forget to mention the size of the crew, which plays an important role in fleet mechanics. Tips for preserving survivability should be saved for the "Use in battle" section. | ||
| − | + | If necessary, use a graphic template to show the most well-protected or most vulnerable points in the armour.--> | |
| + | The Fairmile B (ML345) has very little armour with similar construction to the previous gunboats in the family, the [[Fairmile A (ML100)]]. The engines, fuel tanks and ammunition racks are easy targets, as they are located in the front, rear and centre of the hull, making fires a considerable risk. | ||
| − | + | The Fairmile B (ML345) has a crew of 18, making it comparable with other gunboats such as the Soviet [[Pr.1124 (1940)]] and the [[Elco 77 ft PT-59|American Elco 77 ft PT-59]]. It is advisable to keep some distance from smaller ships as flanks from faster vessels can result in the defenceless hull sides being compromised. | |
| − | + | === Mobility === | |
| + | <!--Write about the ship’s mobility. Evaluate its power and manoeuvrability, rudder rerouting speed, stopping speed at full tilt, with its maximum forward speed and reverse speed.--> | ||
| − | + | The Fairmile B (ML345) has a top cruising speed of around 37 kp/h. The turn rate is similar to other vessels of similar size but takes over 10 seconds to complete turns. The reverse speed is up to 14 kp/h. | |
| − | {{ | + | == Armament == |
| + | === Primary armament === | ||
| + | <!--''Provide information about the characteristics of the primary armament. Evaluate their efficacy in battle based on their reload speed, ballistics and the capacity of their shells. Add a link to the main article about the weapon: <code>{main|Weapon name (calibre)}</code>. Broadly describe the ammunition available for the primary armament, and provide recommendations on how to use it and which ammunition to choose.''--> | ||
| + | {{main|3 pdr QF Hotchkiss (47 mm)}} | ||
| − | + | The main firepower of the Fairmile B (ML345) is the [[3 pdr QF Hotchkiss (47 mm)|3 pounder QF Hotchkiss]] cannon. Lacking in fire rate, it does serious damage against smaller boats it may encounter with the large explosive power yet fails to do any significant damage to vessels similar to its own size or larger. It can carry High Explosive, Armour Piercing and Universal rounds, which make for reliable defence. | |
| − | + | === Secondary armament === | |
| + | <!--''Some ships are fitted with weapons of various calibres. Secondary armament is defined by the weapon chosen with the control <code>Select secondary weapon</code>. Evaluate the secondary armament and give advice on how to use them. Describe the ammunition available for the secondary armament. Provide recommendations on how to use them and which ammunition to choose. Remember that anti-air armament, even heavy calibre weapons, belong in the next section.''--> | ||
| + | {{main|Oerlikon Mark V (20 mm)|Oerlikon Mk.II (20 mm)}} | ||
| − | + | In addition to the [[3 pdr QF Hotchkiss (47 mm)|3 pounder QF Hotchkiss]] cannon, the Fairmile B (ML345) also features two 20 mm Oerlikon cannon turrets. One a [[Oerlikon Mark V (20 mm)|Mark V]] and one a [[Oerlikon Mk.II (20 mm)|Mark II]], with 4,080 and 2,040 rounds respectively. | |
| − | {{ | + | === Anti-aircraft armament === |
| + | {{main|Lewis 1916 (7.72 mm)}} | ||
| + | <!--''An important part of the ship’s armament responsible for air raid defence. Anti-aircraft armament is defined by the weapon chosen with the control <code>Select anti-aircraft weapons</code>. Talk about the ship’s anti-air cannons and machine guns, the number of guns and their positions, their effective range, and about their overall effectiveness – including against surface targets.''--> | ||
| − | {{ | + | The {{PAGENAME}} has two auxiliary dual-mount 7.72 mm [[Lewis 1916 (7.72 mm)|Lewis 1916]] machine guns located above the bridge. These machine guns can possibly be used against strafing aircraft, however, they are in a perfect position to eliminate lighter boats with persistent fire. |
| − | {{ | + | === Special armament === |
| + | <!--Depth charges, mines, rocket launchers and missiles are also effective in skilled hands and can be an unexpected surprise for an opponent. Evaluate the ammunition of this type of armament and rate its performance in combat.--> | ||
| + | {{main|Mk.VII depth charge}} | ||
| − | + | [[Mk.VII depth charge|Mk.VII Depth charges]] make little difference to the manoeuvrability of the vessel, but can be effective when used against larger ships such as destroyers and frigates. | |
| − | + | == Usage in battles == | |
| + | ''Describe the technique of using this ship, the characteristics of her use in a team and tips on strategy. Abstain from writing an entire guide – don’t get try to provide a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought. Talk about the most dangerous opponents for this vehicle and provide recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of playing with this vehicle in various modes (AB, RB, SB).'' | ||
| − | + | === Pros and cons === | |
| − | [[ | + | <!-- ''Summarize and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - they have a substitution in the form of softer "inadequate", "effective".'' --> |
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| + | '''Pros:''' | ||
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| + | * The 3 pounder is better placed compared to Fairmile A's location | ||
| + | * Can equip a large number of depth charges | ||
| + | * 20 mm cannons are more powerful than the 7.7 mm machine guns on previous models | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''Cons:''' | ||
| + | |||
| + | * Lacks armour protection | ||
| + | * Less maneuverability than similar sized vessels | ||
| + | |||
| + | == History == | ||
| + | The Fairmile B first left the production line in September 1940 and entered service shortly after''.''<ref>Konstam, A. and Bryan, T., 2010. ''British Motor Gun Boat''. Oxford: Osprey Publ.</ref> These motor-launched boats served in many invasion operations, such as the D-Day landings at Normandy, and the St Nazaire Raid.<ref>Wright, M., 2014. ''British And Commonwealth Warship Camouflage Of WWII''. Seaforth Publishing, p.137.</ref> | ||
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| + | Some Fairmile B vessels were designated as medical ships attached to marine invasion infantry units and underwent modifications to expand their sickbays to accommodate more casualties.<ref>Lenton, H. and Colledge, J., 1973. ''Warships Of World War II''. 2nd ed. I. Allan, pp.523–530.</ref> | ||
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| + | The Fairmile B was operated by Commonwealth nations during and after the Second World War. Bermuda, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa used the Fairmile B, primarily as patrol boats.<ref>Seapower Centre, 2005. ''The Navy Contribution To Australian Maritime Operations''. Canberra: Defence Publishing Service.</ref> The Fairmile B also served up to the 1980s with the Guardia di Finanza, an Italian naval gendarmerie.<ref>oceania.pbworks.com. 2010. ''Oceania / Italian Financial Guard''. [online] Available at: <<nowiki>http://oceania.pbworks.com/w/page/8465167/Italian%20Financial%20Guard</nowiki>> [Accessed 11 April 2020].</ref> | ||
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| + | == Media == | ||
| + | ''An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.'' | ||
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| + | == See also == | ||
| + | |||
| + | * [[Update 1.83 "Masters of the Sea"]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | == External links == | ||
| + | ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:'' | ||
| + | |||
| + | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
| + | * ''encyclopedia page on ship;'' | ||
| + | * ''other literature.'' | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Britain boats}} | ||
Revision as of 01:46, 11 April 2020
Contents
Description
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The Fairmile B (ML345) is a rank II British motor gunboat
with a battle rating of 2.0 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.83 "Masters of the Sea" as part of the British fleet closed beta test.
General info
Survivability and armour
The Fairmile B (ML345) has very little armour with similar construction to the previous gunboats in the family, the Fairmile A (ML100). The engines, fuel tanks and ammunition racks are easy targets, as they are located in the front, rear and centre of the hull, making fires a considerable risk.
The Fairmile B (ML345) has a crew of 18, making it comparable with other gunboats such as the Soviet Pr.1124 (1940) and the American Elco 77 ft PT-59. It is advisable to keep some distance from smaller ships as flanks from faster vessels can result in the defenceless hull sides being compromised.
Mobility
The Fairmile B (ML345) has a top cruising speed of around 37 kp/h. The turn rate is similar to other vessels of similar size but takes over 10 seconds to complete turns. The reverse speed is up to 14 kp/h.
Armament
Primary armament
The main firepower of the Fairmile B (ML345) is the 3 pounder QF Hotchkiss cannon. Lacking in fire rate, it does serious damage against smaller boats it may encounter with the large explosive power yet fails to do any significant damage to vessels similar to its own size or larger. It can carry High Explosive, Armour Piercing and Universal rounds, which make for reliable defence.
Secondary armament
In addition to the 3 pounder QF Hotchkiss cannon, the Fairmile B (ML345) also features two 20 mm Oerlikon cannon turrets. One a Mark V and one a Mark II, with 4,080 and 2,040 rounds respectively.
Anti-aircraft armament
The Fairmile B (ML345) has two auxiliary dual-mount 7.72 mm Lewis 1916 machine guns located above the bridge. These machine guns can possibly be used against strafing aircraft, however, they are in a perfect position to eliminate lighter boats with persistent fire.
Special armament
Mk.VII Depth charges make little difference to the manoeuvrability of the vessel, but can be effective when used against larger ships such as destroyers and frigates.
Usage in battles
Describe the technique of using this ship, the characteristics of her use in a team and tips on strategy. Abstain from writing an entire guide – don’t get try to provide a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought. Talk about the most dangerous opponents for this vehicle and provide recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of playing with this vehicle in various modes (AB, RB, SB).
Pros and cons
Pros:
- The 3 pounder is better placed compared to Fairmile A's location
- Can equip a large number of depth charges
- 20 mm cannons are more powerful than the 7.7 mm machine guns on previous models
Cons:
- Lacks armour protection
- Less maneuverability than similar sized vessels
History
The Fairmile B first left the production line in September 1940 and entered service shortly after.[1] These motor-launched boats served in many invasion operations, such as the D-Day landings at Normandy, and the St Nazaire Raid.[2]
Some Fairmile B vessels were designated as medical ships attached to marine invasion infantry units and underwent modifications to expand their sickbays to accommodate more casualties.[3]
The Fairmile B was operated by Commonwealth nations during and after the Second World War. Bermuda, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa used the Fairmile B, primarily as patrol boats.[4] The Fairmile B also served up to the 1980s with the Guardia di Finanza, an Italian naval gendarmerie.[5]
Media
An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.
See also
External links
Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:
- topic on the official game forum;
- encyclopedia page on ship;
- other literature.
| Britain boats | |
|---|---|
| Motor torpedo boats | Brave Borderer · Dark Aggressor · Dark Aggressor TD · Fairmile D (617) · Fairmile D (697) · Fairmile D (5001) · HMS Gay Archer |
| MTB-1(1) · MTB-1(2) · MTB Vosper · MTB Vosper(2) · MTB-422 | |
| Motor gun boats | Dark Adventurer · Fairmile A (ML100) · Fairmile B (ML345) · Fairmile C (312) · Fairmile C (332) · Fairmile D (601) · Fairmile H LCS(L)(2) |
| HMAS Arrow · MGB-61 · MGB-75 · ML 1383 · SGB Grey Fox · SGB Grey Goose | |
| Gunboats | HMS Spey |
- ↑ Konstam, A. and Bryan, T., 2010. British Motor Gun Boat. Oxford: Osprey Publ.
- ↑ Wright, M., 2014. British And Commonwealth Warship Camouflage Of WWII. Seaforth Publishing, p.137.
- ↑ Lenton, H. and Colledge, J., 1973. Warships Of World War II. 2nd ed. I. Allan, pp.523–530.
- ↑ Seapower Centre, 2005. The Navy Contribution To Australian Maritime Operations. Canberra: Defence Publishing Service.
- ↑ oceania.pbworks.com. 2010. Oceania / Italian Financial Guard. [online] Available at: <http://oceania.pbworks.com/w/page/8465167/Italian%20Financial%20Guard> [Accessed 11 April 2020].
