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| + | | about = German motor torpedo gun boat '''{{PAGENAME}}''' | ||
| + | | usage = the other Albatros-class boat | ||
| + | | link = Albatros | ||
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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| − | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a gift rank {{Specs|rank}} German motor torpedo gun boat {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during [[Update "Red Skies"]] as a reward for the [[wt:en/news/7267-event-summer-landing-en|2021 Summer Landing | + | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a gift rank {{Specs|rank}} German motor torpedo gun boat {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during [[Update "Red Skies"]] as a reward for the [[wt:en/news/7267-event-summer-landing-en|2021 Summer Landing]] event. |
== General info == | == General info == | ||
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{{Specs-Fleet-Armour}} | {{Specs-Fleet-Armour}} | ||
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| − | The survivability of the Bussard is abysmal. Even with its | + | The survivability of the Bussard is abysmal. Even with its crew count higher than PT boats', the vessel is completely unprotected by any kind of armour and any gunfire will make short work of her crew and internal compartments. The crew is large at 40 sailors, but they are quickly taken out by gunfire. |
| − | The turrets and | + | The turrets and ammunition magazine are relatively compact, so ammo detonations are possible but not extremely common. The secondary armament, four machine guns above the bridge, is very small and hard to hit. The bridge and the engine compartment are very large targets and are often the first things destroyed when taking fire. |
=== Mobility === | === Mobility === | ||
{{Specs-Fleet-Mobility}} | {{Specs-Fleet-Mobility}} | ||
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| − | The ship is powered by four MTU 16V 956 TB91 diesels, each producing 17,700 shaft horsepower. This gives the Bussard a very good speed for its size, and provides quick | + | The ship is powered by four MTU 16V 956 TB91 diesels, each producing 17,700 shaft horsepower. This gives the Bussard a very good speed for its size, and provides quick manoeuvring at any speed. The vessel can reach a forward speed of slightly over 41 knots spaded, and has a very respectable 22 knot reverse speed. The ship isn't as good as other coastal craft at stopping from full speed, but it is enough to avoid constantly crashing into islands on heavily clustered maps. The rudder shifting is very responsive, taking around five seconds to go completely from one side to the other. |
{{NavalMobility}} | {{NavalMobility}} | ||
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{{main|76 mm/62 OTO-Melara Compact (76 mm)}} | {{main|76 mm/62 OTO-Melara Compact (76 mm)}} | ||
| − | The two [[76 mm/62 OTO-Melara Compact (76 mm)]] guns are | + | The two fast-firing [[76 mm/62 OTO-Melara Compact (76 mm)]] guns are hard-hitting and have access to some excellent ammunition: a very effective HE shell and a HE-VT shell that easily shreds incoming aircraft. |
| − | The reload | + | The reload time of the weapons is fixed at 0.9 seconds with the installed autoloader, with a ready-use ammo supply of 85 rounds per gun. The ballistics are excellent at close to medium range, but at long range begins to suffer given the small calibre of the weapons. |
| − | Against enemy ships, the | + | Against enemy ships, the HE shell is the obvious choice. A very potent explosive mass will shred other coastal vessels and can start fires on larger ships. |
Against enemy aircraft and to a lesser extent small vessels, the HE-VT shells are very effective. Enemy aircraft nearby will not last long against the quick-firing proximity shells, and smaller vessels are susceptible to them as they act like normal HE against surface targets. | Against enemy aircraft and to a lesser extent small vessels, the HE-VT shells are very effective. Enemy aircraft nearby will not last long against the quick-firing proximity shells, and smaller vessels are susceptible to them as they act like normal HE against surface targets. | ||
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{{main|AN-M2 (12.7 mm)|MG3 (7.62 mm)}} | {{main|AN-M2 (12.7 mm)|MG3 (7.62 mm)}} | ||
| − | The secondary armament is very | + | The secondary armament is very lacklustre, but is still capable of doing some damage. Two [[AN-M2 (12.7 mm)]] heavy machine guns and two [[MG3 (7.62 mm)]] light machine guns, one of each on the port and starboard sides of the bridge, provide limited defense against other coastal craft and nearby aircraft. |
| − | The .50 | + | The .50 cal weapons come stock with a Universal belt, and you can unlock an AP and APIT belt with higher portions of Incendiary and Armour-Piercing rounds. |
=== Additional armament === | === Additional armament === | ||
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{{main|Seal DM2A1 (533 mm)}} | {{main|Seal DM2A1 (533 mm)}} | ||
| − | The Bussard also | + | The Bussard has also access to two [[Seal DM2A1 (533 mm)|533 mm Seal DM2A1]] torpedoes on the rear deck. The torpedoes launch backwards and quickly turn around before continuing on their course. The weapons have a very long range and good speed, and while the warhead is mediocre at 250 kg of explosive mass it is still effective against light craft and destroyers. |
== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
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| − | + | The Bussard is best used as a second-line ship, supporting faster or more manoeuvrable vessels with its powerful main armament. She relies on nearby allies since her hull is very weak and at the same time represents a large target. It can also be an effective anti-aircraft escort for friendly vessels with its fast-firing proximity rounds, air search radar, and air target tracking radar that can lock onto enemy aircraft and provide a lead indicator. | |
| − | Everything in the game is a major threat to this ship given its large size and easily damaged | + | Everything in the game is a major threat to this ship given its large size and easily damaged internal modules. Vessels such as the American PT boats with their large-calibre 20 mm and 40 mm cannons are top priority, with any coastal craft or destroyer it can face being a danger. |
=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
| − | + | * Large-calibre, fast-firing main guns. | |
| − | + | * Effective ammunition choices. | |
| − | + | * Very good speed and manoeuvrability for her size. | |
| − | + | * Air search and tracking radar. | |
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'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
| − | + | * Large target and no armour, gets destroyed very easily. | |
| − | + | * Only two primary weapons, one being destroyed heavily impacts damage potential. | |
| − | + | * Secondary/AA armament is extremely lacking. | |
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== History == | == History == | ||
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| − | + | == Media == | |
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| − | + | ;Skins | |
| + | * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=germ_type143_bussard Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.] | ||
| − | + | ;Images | |
| − | + | <gallery mode="packed-hover" heights="200"> | |
| − | == | + | File:Bussard with LS-3 Escort.png|<small>Bussard with an escort</small> |
| − | + | File:Bussard firing on the enemy.jpg|<small>Bussard firing at the enemy</small> | |
| − | + | </gallery> | |
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' --> | * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' --> | ||
| − | + | * [[Asheville (PGM-84)]] | |
| − | * [[Asheville (PGM-84)]] | + | * [[SKR-1]] |
| + | * [[HMS Peacock]] | ||
| + | * [[Chikugo]] | ||
| + | * [[Saetta P-494]] | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
Revision as of 19:49, 22 October 2021
| This page is about the German motor torpedo gun boat Bussard. For the other Albatros-class boat, see Albatros. |
Bussard
Contents
Description
The Albatros-class, Bussard (143) is a gift rank V German motor torpedo gun boat with a battle rating of 3.7 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced during Update "Red Skies" as a reward for the 2021 Summer Landing event.
General info
Survivability and armour
Armourfront / side / back
Hull45 mm (wood)
Superstructure4 mm (steel)
Number of section6
Displacement391 t
Crew40 people
The survivability of the Bussard is abysmal. Even with its crew count higher than PT boats', the vessel is completely unprotected by any kind of armour and any gunfire will make short work of her crew and internal compartments. The crew is large at 40 sailors, but they are quickly taken out by gunfire.
The turrets and ammunition magazine are relatively compact, so ammo detonations are possible but not extremely common. The secondary armament, four machine guns above the bridge, is very small and hard to hit. The bridge and the engine compartment are very large targets and are often the first things destroyed when taking fire.
Mobility
Speedforward / back
AB101 / 53 km/h
RB76 / 40 km/h
The ship is powered by four MTU 16V 956 TB91 diesels, each producing 17,700 shaft horsepower. This gives the Bussard a very good speed for its size, and provides quick manoeuvring at any speed. The vessel can reach a forward speed of slightly over 41 knots spaded, and has a very respectable 22 knot reverse speed. The ship isn't as good as other coastal craft at stopping from full speed, but it is enough to avoid constantly crashing into islands on heavily clustered maps. The rudder shifting is very responsive, taking around five seconds to go completely from one side to the other.
| Mobility Characteristics | |||
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| Game Mode | Upgrade Status | Maximum Speed (km/h) | |
| Forward | Reverse | ||
| AB | |||
| Upgraded | 101 | 53 | |
| RB/SB | |||
| Upgraded | 76 | 40 | |
Modifications and economy
Repair costBasic → Reference
AB4 269 → 5 272 
RB5 296 → 6 540
Total cost of modifications208 400 
333 000
Talisman cost2 000 
Crew training200 000
Experts700 000
Aces1 500
Research Aces670 000
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
130 / 220 / 100 %
190 / 190 / 190 %
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Armament
Primary armament
2 х Turret76 mm/62 OTO-Melara Compact automatic gun
Ammunition400 rounds
Vertical guidance-15° / 85°
The two fast-firing 76 mm/62 OTO-Melara Compact (76 mm) guns are hard-hitting and have access to some excellent ammunition: a very effective HE shell and a HE-VT shell that easily shreds incoming aircraft.
The reload time of the weapons is fixed at 0.9 seconds with the installed autoloader, with a ready-use ammo supply of 85 rounds per gun. The ballistics are excellent at close to medium range, but at long range begins to suffer given the small calibre of the weapons.
Against enemy ships, the HE shell is the obvious choice. A very potent explosive mass will shred other coastal vessels and can start fires on larger ships.
Against enemy aircraft and to a lesser extent small vessels, the HE-VT shells are very effective. Enemy aircraft nearby will not last long against the quick-firing proximity shells, and smaller vessels are susceptible to them as they act like normal HE against surface targets.
Secondary armament
2 х Turret12.7 mm Browning AN-M2 machine gun
Ammunition2000 rounds
Belt capacity200 rounds
Fire rate577 shots/min
2 х Turret7.62 MG-3 machine gun
Ammunition2000 rounds
Belt capacity100 rounds
Fire rate1200 shots/min
The secondary armament is very lacklustre, but is still capable of doing some damage. Two AN-M2 (12.7 mm) heavy machine guns and two MG3 (7.62 mm) light machine guns, one of each on the port and starboard sides of the bridge, provide limited defense against other coastal craft and nearby aircraft.
The .50 cal weapons come stock with a Universal belt, and you can unlock an AP and APIT belt with higher portions of Incendiary and Armour-Piercing rounds.
Additional armament
Setup 12 x 533 mm Seal DM2A1 torpedo
The Bussard has also access to two 533 mm Seal DM2A1 torpedoes on the rear deck. The torpedoes launch backwards and quickly turn around before continuing on their course. The weapons have a very long range and good speed, and while the warhead is mediocre at 250 kg of explosive mass it is still effective against light craft and destroyers.
Usage in battles
The Bussard is best used as a second-line ship, supporting faster or more manoeuvrable vessels with its powerful main armament. She relies on nearby allies since her hull is very weak and at the same time represents a large target. It can also be an effective anti-aircraft escort for friendly vessels with its fast-firing proximity rounds, air search radar, and air target tracking radar that can lock onto enemy aircraft and provide a lead indicator.
Everything in the game is a major threat to this ship given its large size and easily damaged internal modules. Vessels such as the American PT boats with their large-calibre 20 mm and 40 mm cannons are top priority, with any coastal craft or destroyer it can face being a danger.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Large-calibre, fast-firing main guns.
- Effective ammunition choices.
- Very good speed and manoeuvrability for her size.
- Air search and tracking radar.
Cons:
- Large target and no armour, gets destroyed very easily.
- Only two primary weapons, one being destroyed heavily impacts damage potential.
- Secondary/AA armament is extremely lacking.
History
Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the ship in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the ship and adding a block "/History" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Ship-name)/History) and add a link to it here using the main template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <ref></ref>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <references />. This section may also include the ship's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under === In-game description ===, also if applicable).
Media
- Skins
- Images
Bussard with an escort
Bussard firing at the enemy
See also
External links
| Germany boats | |
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| Motor torpedo boats | LS 3 · LS 4 Esau · KM-5 · VS-10 |
| S-38 · S-38b · S-100 · S-100 (1944) · S-204 Lang · S-701 | |
| R-301 | |
| V-990 | |
| Jaguar · Hugin · Pfeil | |
| Motor gun boats | R-41 · R-130 · Krischan der Große |
| Motor torpedo gun boats | Albatros · Bussard · MZ1 · Pr. 206 |
| Minelayers | VS-8 |
