Mk.6 depth charge

Description

The Mk.6 depth charge on the Higgins 81 ft PT-6.

Vehicles equipped with this weapon

Vehicles equipped with this weapon
Motor torpedo boats	PT-3 · PT-6 · PT-103 · PT-658 · PT-810
Motor torpedo gun boats	USS Candid
Gunboats	Akebono
Sub-chasers	Carmi (PC-466) · PC-451 · SC-497
Frigates	USS Hoquiam · Köln · Lübeck

General info

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Effective damage

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Comparison with analogues

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Usage in battles

The Mk.6 depth charges are most affective against submarines or smaller boats. Since there are no submarines however, most players tend to not use depth charges at all.

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Can potentionally kill enemies sailing behind you

Cons:

• Can explode when hit
• Ineffective at fights with more than 100 meters distance

History

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See also

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