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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
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The '''D-3''' Motor Torpedo Boat was developed by the Soviet Navy to replace the [[G-5]] in the middle of WW2. It featured improved endurance and firepower compared to the G-5. The D-3 boasted two 12.7 mm DShK machine guns instead of one, along with the ability to carry depth charges alongside the torpedoes. Some of the D-3 boats were reported to be fitted with lend-lease [[20 mm/70 Oerlikon Mk.II (20 mm)|20 mm Oerlikon]] autocannons. In 1942, the Soviet Navy introduced an improved version of the D-3 hull, with a modified internal layout and additional engines. Subsequently, in November 1942, the sub-chaser variant of the improved D-3 hull, known as the [[OD-200]], entered production and served with the Soviet Navy until the late 1950s.
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The boat was introduced during [[Update 1.79 "Project X"]] when the Soviet fleet was implemented into the game. Its armament consists of two 12.7 mm DShK machine guns, two 533 mm 53-38 torpedoes, and four BB-1 depth charges. Its gameplay resembles that of other MTBs in this BR, primarily utilizing machine guns to destroy enemy boats and using torpedoes and depth charges only in certain situations. While this boat is not as fast as its predecessor ([[G-5]]), it can break through strategic points thanks to its two heavy machine guns.
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet motor torpedo boat {{Battle-rating|1}}. It was introduced during [[Update 1.79 "Project X"]] when the Soviet fleet was implemented into the game.
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
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[[File:War Thunder Screenshot 2019.04.07 - 16.48.56.65.png|thumb|Profile shot of the D-3. Vulnerable areas include the engines located at the centre of the vessel.]]
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Armour is practically non-existent as the D3 is constructed entirely out of wood. All three engines are also located in the centre of the vessel making it quite easy to knock out. Crew consists of 9 men.
[[File:X-RayImage StarboardView D-3.png|thumb|Profile shot of the D-3. Vulnerable areas include the engines located at the centre of the vessel.]]
 
 
 
Armour is practically non-existent, as the D3 is constructed entirely out of wood. All three engines are also located in the centre of the vessel, making it quite easy to knock out. Crew consists of 9 men.
 
  
 
=== Mobility ===
 
=== Mobility ===
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The D-3 can reach speeds over 80 km/h in AB and 59 km/h in RB and SB. It is swift, and also very mobile - you can make very sharp turns, due to the quick rudder re-routing speed. The reverse speeds are not bad, reaching a maximum of -28 km/h. Although, you shouldn't be going backwards, because it usually takes a lot of time just to come to a stop; it's much safer to make a forwards U-turn.
 
 
 
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=== Modifications and economy ===
 
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== Armament ==
 
== Armament ==
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=== Primary armament ===
 
=== Primary armament ===
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Primary armament consists of two 12.7mm DShK machine guns with one located at the bow of the ship and the other one at the centre of the ship allowing for engagement in all 360° directions. However it should be noted that due to structural designs only one gun can be pointed towards at either the bow or aft of the ship. Reloading the DShK takes about 4.7 seconds and can reliably engage targets up to 1.8 kilometres. With it's 12.7mm bullets the D3 can reliably knock out enemy vessels in the same class and maybe even larger vessels if given enough time. Available ammunition belts include the high explosive incendiary (HEI) and armour piercing incendiary tracer (APIT) rounds.
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{{main|DShK (12.7 mm)}}
 
 
 
Primary armament consists of two 12.7 mm DShK machine guns with one located at the bow of the ship and the other one at the centre of the ship allowing for engagement in all 360° directions. However, due to structural designs, only one gun can be pointed towards at either the bow or aft of the ship. Reloading the DShK takes about 4.7 seconds and can reliably engage targets up to 1.8 km away. With its 12.7 mm bullets, the D-3 can reliably knock out enemy vessels in the same class and maybe even larger vessels if given enough time. Available ammunition belts include the high explosive incendiary (HEI) and armour piercing incendiary tracer (APIT) rounds.
 
 
 
* '''Universal:''' {{Annotation|AP-I|Armour-piercing incendiary}}{{-}}{{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|IAI|Immediate-action incendiary}}
 
* '''12.7 mm HE belts:''' {{Annotation|IAI|Immediate-action incendiary}}{{-}}{{Annotation|IAI|Immediate-action incendiary}}{{-}}{{Annotation|IAI|Immediate-action incendiary}}{{-}}{{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer}}
 
* '''12.7 mm APIT belts:''' {{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-I|Armour-piercing incendiary}}{{-}}{{Annotation|IAI|Immediate-action incendiary}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-I|Armour-piercing incendiary}}
 
 
 
{{:DShK (12.7 mm)/Ammunition|AP-I naval, API-T naval, IAI naval}}
 
 
 
=== Additional armament ===
 
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{{main|53-38 (533 mm)|BB-1 depth charge}}
 
 
 
The D-3 carries two, front facing, 533 mm 53-38 torpedoes located at the stern of the ship. The torpedoes are rather accurate with a default travel distance of 4 km and a good speed of 82 km.
 
 
 
Once unlocked, the D-3 can carry four BB-1 depth charges located at the stern of the ship, which is also where they are dropped when deployed.
 
  
You can set the Depth Charge activation time before spawning in if you are carrying depth charges. You can select activation times from 3 to 10 seconds, but it's recommended to set it to something in the middle (5-8s), to keep your options open.
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=== Torpedo armament ===
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The D3 carries two, front facing, 533 53-38 torpedoes located at the stern of the ship. The torpedoes are rather accurate with a default travel distance of 4km and a good speed of 82 km.
  
== Usage in battles ==
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=== Special armament ===
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Once unlocked, the D3 can carry four BB-1 depth charges located at the stern of ship which is also where they are dropped when deployed.
  
The D-3 is a very strong beginner torpedo boat for lower rank battles and can compete quite well with other ships at its BR. However, note that the ship itself has some quirks and flaws which should be remedied to succeed in battle. The ship's main armament consists of two single 12.7 mm DShK machine guns, which represent a significant upgrade over the reserve G-5 torpedo boat. As well, the ship can carry two 533 mm torpedoes that can easily shred any ship. The D-3 does have mediocre mobility for a small torpedo boat, but it is certainly enough to get the ship where it needs to go. Finally, the ship's survivability is decidedly terrible (though average for motor torpedo boats at its BR) meaning that you should try to utilize ambush tactics to maximize the ship's survivability.
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==Usage in battles==
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The D3 makes a good supporting craft when paired with bigger, tougher ships. With it's two heavy machine guns, torpedoes and depth charges it can reliably destroy enemy vessels so long as they enemy isn't engaged with it. However, lower vertical guidance of the DShK machine guns can make it vulnerable to enemy aircraft so consider relying on allied anti-air, hiding behind tall cover or even using smokescreen in desperate situations.
  
At the start of each battle, your first priority should be to capture points. However, rushing straight into points isn't the greatest strategy for the D-3. This is because the D-3 has relatively worse agility when compared to faster MTBs such as the G-5, meaning that it cannot reach capture points nearly as quickly. As a result, one good potential strategy is to flank and find island cover, allowing you to use ambush tactics against enemy ships. The D-3 is not survivable and will get ripped to shreds by any gunfire, rifle-calibre and above. Thus, the best strategy is to not get hit, meaning that island cover is critical for preserving your ship's survivability.
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===Modules===
 
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Against smaller boats, try to ambush and destroy them as quickly as possible using the DShK machine guns, which can get the job done very quickly. Against larger vessels, the best strategy is to avoid direct engagement, as the D-3 will get ripped apart far quicker than it can destroy larger vessels. Seeking the assistance of teammates is very helpful, as well as a smokescreen which can be used for a fast getaway. The D-3 does carry torpedoes, but these weapons are not efficient against coastal vessels, meaning that it may be more efficient to leave them off the ship ; after all, the torpedoes can be detonated leading to a fiery death.
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| Fire Protection System||Smokescreen
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| Primary Armament Targeting||Depth Charges
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| New Pumps||
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| Torpedo Mode||Artillery Support
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===Pros and cons===
 
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
  
* Turret placement allows the D-3 to engage in targets all around itself
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* Turret placement allow the D3 to engage in targets all around itself.
** Two DShK machine guns, which are highly effective against smaller targets
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* Fast speed and small width can make it a difficult target at range.
* Small and decently fast, meaning that it is relatively difficult to kill at longer ranges
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* Gets access to torpedoes, which can be used against targets that the guns cannot knock out
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'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
  
* No armour at all and just 9 crew members, making it very easy to knock out
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* No armour at all.
* Vulnerable to aircraft due to no dedicated anti-air and weak vertical guidance on its guns
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* Vulnerable to aircraft due to no dedicated anti-air and poor vertical guidance on it's guns.
* Only one gun can operate on targets right in-front and behind the craft
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* While still good, mobility is relatively mediocre compared to its contemporaries
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== History ==
 
== History ==
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The D-3 was a class of Soviet Motor Torpedo Boats (MTBs) built during the Second World War as a replacement to the prior G-5 class. The ship was designed as an incremental improvement to the G-5, featuring improved endurance and main armament. In total, 73 D-3 class torpedo boats were produced, operating during the Second World War alongside its predecessor and successor classes, the G-5s and Pr. 123bis.
 
 
 
The Soviet Navy aimed to resolve several of the G-5's main issues with the D-3 motor torpedo boat. Namely, the G-5 had a small main armament and short range of just 354 km (220 miles). The D-3 was thus much larger than the G-5 and carried reinforced armament. The ships had a significantly longer range of 560 km (350 miles), and featured a second DShK machine gun compared to the G-5's single DShK gun. The ships also carried two 533 mm torpedoes in open mounts, instead of the G-5's rear trough torpedo configuration. Finally, the D-3s were designed to carry eight depth charges for anti-submarine warfare.
 
 
 
However, this came at the expense of speed - the initial production D-3s, powered by three gasoline engines producing 2,550 hp, were only capable of making 32 knots (59 km/h). Later versions of the D-3 remedied this problem by using lend-lease Packard engines developing a total of 3,600 hp, allowing for a top speed of 45 knots. In total, 73 D-3 class torpedo boats were built, of which 26 boats were of the original engine configuration. These ships were built between 1940 and 1941, while the remaining re-engined ships were built between 1943 and 1945. Of the 73 D-3s built, 28 ships were lost in service, the remainder serving with the Soviet navy into the 1950s.
 
  
 
== Media ==
 
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== See also ==
 
== See also ==
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Description

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The Pr.P-19-ОК, D-3-class is a rank I Soviet motor torpedo boat with a battle rating of 1.3 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced during Update 1.79 "Project X" when the Soviet fleet was implemented into the game.

General info

Survivability and armour

File:War Thunder Screenshot 2019.04.07 - 16.48.56.65.png
Profile shot of the D-3. Vulnerable areas include the engines located at the centre of the vessel.

Armour is practically non-existent as the D3 is constructed entirely out of wood. All three engines are also located in the centre of the vessel making it quite easy to knock out. Crew consists of 9 men.

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.

Armament

Primary armament

Primary armament consists of two 12.7mm DShK machine guns with one located at the bow of the ship and the other one at the centre of the ship allowing for engagement in all 360° directions. However it should be noted that due to structural designs only one gun can be pointed towards at either the bow or aft of the ship. Reloading the DShK takes about 4.7 seconds and can reliably engage targets up to 1.8 kilometres. With it's 12.7mm bullets the D3 can reliably knock out enemy vessels in the same class and maybe even larger vessels if given enough time. Available ammunition belts include the high explosive incendiary (HEI) and armour piercing incendiary tracer (APIT) rounds.

Torpedo armament

The D3 carries two, front facing, 533 53-38 torpedoes located at the stern of the ship. The torpedoes are rather accurate with a default travel distance of 4km and a good speed of 82 km.

Special armament

Once unlocked, the D3 can carry four BB-1 depth charges located at the stern of ship which is also where they are dropped when deployed.

Usage in battles

The D3 makes a good supporting craft when paired with bigger, tougher ships. With it's two heavy machine guns, torpedoes and depth charges it can reliably destroy enemy vessels so long as they enemy isn't engaged with it. However, lower vertical guidance of the DShK machine guns can make it vulnerable to enemy aircraft so consider relying on allied anti-air, hiding behind tall cover or even using smokescreen in desperate situations.

Modules

Tier Seakeeping Unsinkability Firepower
I Dry-Docking Tool Set 12.7 mm HEI belts
II Rudder Replacement Fire Protection System Smokescreen 12.7 mm APIT belts
III Propeller Replacement Primary Armament Targeting Depth Charges
IV Engine Maintenance New Pumps Torpedo Mode Artillery Support

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".

Pros:

  • Turret placement allow the D3 to engage in targets all around itself.
  • Fast speed and small width can make it a difficult target at range.

Cons:

  • No armour at all.
  • Vulnerable to aircraft due to no dedicated anti-air and poor vertical guidance on it's guns.

History

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Media

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See also

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  • reference to the series of the ship;
  • links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.

External links

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  • topic on the official game forum;
  • encyclopedia page on ship;
  • other literature.


USSR boats
Motor torpedo boats  D-3 · G-5 · G-5 (ShVAK) · Pr.123-bis · Pr.123K (A-11) · Pr.123K · Pr.183
Motor gun boats  TKA-106 · MO-4 · OD-200 · Pr.183 BM-21 · Ya-5M
Motor torpedo gun boats  Pr. 206 · Pr.206-M · MPK Pr.12412 · MPK Pr.12412P
Gunboats  Groza
Armoured gun boats  BMO · MBK-161 early · MBK-161 late · MBK pr.186 · MBK pr.186 (MK 85) · Pr.1124 early · Pr.1124 late · Pr.1124 MLRS
  Pr.191 · Pr.191M · Pr.1204 · Pr.1204 late