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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | ''The '''Type A Mark I''' is an American high explosive (HE) air-dropped naval mine. | + | <!--''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.''--> |
| + | The '''Type A Mark I''' is an American high-explosive (HE) air-dropped naval mine. | ||
=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | === Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | ||
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{{Navigation-First-Line|'''Twin-engine fighters'''}}{{Specs-Link|f7f3}} | {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Twin-engine fighters'''}}{{Specs-Link|f7f3}} | ||
| − | {{Navigation-Line|'''Bombers'''}} | + | {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Strike aircraft'''}} |
| + | {{Navigation-Line|AD}}{{Specs-Link|douglas_ad_2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|douglas_ad_4}} | ||
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| + | {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Bombers'''}} | ||
{{Navigation-Line|BTD-1}}{{Specs-Link|btd-1}} | {{Navigation-Line|BTD-1}}{{Specs-Link|btd-1}} | ||
{{Navigation-Line|PB4Y}}{{Specs-Link|pb4y-2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pb4y-2_china}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pb4y-2_france}} | {{Navigation-Line|PB4Y}}{{Specs-Link|pb4y-2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pb4y-2_china}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pb4y-2_france}} | ||
{{Navigation-Line|PBM-3}}{{Specs-Link|pbm_3}} | {{Navigation-Line|PBM-3}}{{Specs-Link|pbm_3}} | ||
| − | {{Navigation-Line|PBY-5}}{{Specs-Link|pby-5}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pby-5a}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pby-5a_ussr}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pby-5a_raf}} | + | {{Navigation-Line|PBY-5}}{{Specs-Link|pby-5}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pby-5a}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pby-5a_ussr}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pby-5a_raf}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pby-5a_late_france}} |
{{Navigation-Line|PV-2}}{{Specs-Link|pv_2d}} | {{Navigation-Line|PV-2}}{{Specs-Link|pv_2d}} | ||
{{Navigation-Line|SB2C}}{{Specs-Link|sb2c_1c}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|sb2c_4}} | {{Navigation-Line|SB2C}}{{Specs-Link|sb2c_1c}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|sb2c_4}} | ||
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== General info == | == General info == | ||
| − | {| | + | <!--''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the mine.''--> |
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| − | + | ! colspan="2" | Mine characteristics | |
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| − | | | + | | '''Mass''' || 494 kg (1,000 lbs) |
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| − | |Explosive | + | | '''Explosive mass (TNT eq)''' || 508 kg (1120 lbs) |
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| − | | | + | | '''HE max penetration''' || 112 mm |
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| − | | | + | | '''Armour destruction radius''' || 16 m |
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| − | | | + | | '''Fragment dispersion radius''' || 170 m |
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=== Effective damage === | === Effective damage === | ||
| − | This mine, being an underwater naval type, produces a strong high-explosive | + | <!--''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of mine (high explosive, splash damage, etc)''--> |
| + | This mine, being an underwater naval type, produces a strong high-explosive overpressure. Due to the ability to drop the mine on ground targets as a bomb, the steel casing can also contribute some shrapnel effect. | ||
=== Comparison with analogues === | === Comparison with analogues === | ||
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== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
| − | The prescribed usage of this mine is against steel-hulled naval craft. As a mine, it can be laid in choke points, capture points or in front of advancing enemy ships. Direct hits aren't required to generate | + | <!--''Describe situations when you would utilise this mine in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)''--> |
| + | The prescribed usage of this mine is against steel-hulled naval craft. As a mine, it can be laid in choke points, capture points or in front of advancing enemy ships. Direct hits aren't required to generate hits, but due to the fusing of the mine, it will explode if a ship is directly struck, dealing a large amount of damage. Note that this is a magnetic mine and wooden-hulled craft will most likely not set it off, so it is not effective against denying small craft access to capture points, for instance. | ||
| − | The mine can also be used as a bomb in Air AB/RB as it has, pound for pound, more explosive potential than the standard | + | The mine can also be used as a bomb in Ground RB and Air AB/RB as it has, pound for pound, more explosive potential than the standard 1,000 lbs. American bomb. This gives planes able to carry it extra damage potential without the additional weight of heavier ordinance. |
=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
| − | ''Summarize and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.'' | + | <!-- ''Summarize and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.'' --> |
'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
| − | * | + | * Large explosive mass for its weight, especially compared to regular bombs |
| + | * Can be used as a bomb against ground targets with good effectiveness | ||
| + | * Useful for trapping ships in various choke points | ||
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
| − | * | + | * Being a naval mine, it requires a direct hit or near miss to detonate |
== History == | == History == | ||
| − | ''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon 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 weapon and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>.'' | + | <!-- ''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon 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 weapon and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>.'' --> |
| + | The Type A Mark I mine, also known as the "Oyster" mine, is a historic anti-ship mine that was developed by the British during World War II. It was designed to be used in shallow waters and was used to defend against German E-boats and other small vessels. The Type A Mark I mine was used extensively during the war and continued to see service in various conflicts around the world. | ||
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| + | The Type A Mark I mine featured a unique design that made it highly effective in shallow waters. It was shaped like an oyster and had a magnetic trigger that would activate when a metal object, such as a ship, came within range. The mine would then explode, causing significant damage to the target. The Type A Mark I mine was relatively small and could be deployed quickly and easily, making it a popular choice among naval forces. | ||
== Media == | == Media == | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:'' | ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:'' | ||
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* ''reference to the article about the variant of the weapon;'' | * ''reference to the article about the variant of the weapon;'' | ||
* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.'' | * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.'' | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
| − | ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:'' | + | <!-- ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:'' |
| + | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
| + | * ''other literature.'' --> | ||
| − | * | + | * [http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WAMBR_Mines.php#Aircraft-launched_Mines <nowiki>[NavWeaps]</nowiki> United Kingdom/Britain - Mines - Aircraft-launched Mines] |
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{{Naval mines}} | {{Naval mines}} | ||
[[Category:Suspended armaments]] | [[Category:Suspended armaments]] | ||
Revision as of 19:41, 27 June 2023
Contents
Description
The Type A Mark I is an American high-explosive (HE) air-dropped naval mine.
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
| Vehicles equipped with this weapon | |
|---|---|
| Twin-engine fighters | F7F-3 |
| Strike aircraft | |
| AD | AD-2 · AD-4 |
| Bombers | |
| BTD-1 | BTD-1 |
| PB4Y | PB4Y-2 · ␗PB4Y-2 · ▄PB4Y-2 |
| PBM-3 | PBM-3 "Mariner" |
| PBY-5 | PBY-5 Catalina · PBY-5A Catalina · ▂PBY-5A Catalina · ▄Catalina Mk IIIa · ▄PBY-5A Late |
| PV-2 | PV-2D |
| SB2C | SB2C-1C · SB2C-4 |
| SB2U | SB2U-2 · SB2U-3 |
| SBD-3 | SBD-3 |
General info
| Mine characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Mass | 494 kg (1,000 lbs) |
| Explosive mass (TNT eq) | 508 kg (1120 lbs) |
| HE max penetration | 112 mm |
| Armour destruction radius | 16 m |
| Fragment dispersion radius | 170 m |
Effective damage
This mine, being an underwater naval type, produces a strong high-explosive overpressure. Due to the ability to drop the mine on ground targets as a bomb, the steel casing can also contribute some shrapnel effect.
Comparison with analogues
Give a comparative description of mines that have firepower equal to this weapon.
Usage in battles
The prescribed usage of this mine is against steel-hulled naval craft. As a mine, it can be laid in choke points, capture points or in front of advancing enemy ships. Direct hits aren't required to generate hits, but due to the fusing of the mine, it will explode if a ship is directly struck, dealing a large amount of damage. Note that this is a magnetic mine and wooden-hulled craft will most likely not set it off, so it is not effective against denying small craft access to capture points, for instance.
The mine can also be used as a bomb in Ground RB and Air AB/RB as it has, pound for pound, more explosive potential than the standard 1,000 lbs. American bomb. This gives planes able to carry it extra damage potential without the additional weight of heavier ordinance.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Large explosive mass for its weight, especially compared to regular bombs
- Can be used as a bomb against ground targets with good effectiveness
- Useful for trapping ships in various choke points
Cons:
- Being a naval mine, it requires a direct hit or near miss to detonate
History
The Type A Mark I mine, also known as the "Oyster" mine, is a historic anti-ship mine that was developed by the British during World War II. It was designed to be used in shallow waters and was used to defend against German E-boats and other small vessels. The Type A Mark I mine was used extensively during the war and continued to see service in various conflicts around the world.
The Type A Mark I mine featured a unique design that made it highly effective in shallow waters. It was shaped like an oyster and had a magnetic trigger that would activate when a metal object, such as a ship, came within range. The mine would then explode, causing significant damage to the target. The Type A Mark I mine was relatively small and could be deployed quickly and easily, making it a popular choice among naval forces.
Media
Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.
See also
Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:
- reference to the article about the variant of the weapon;
- references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.
External links
| Naval mines | |
|---|---|
| USA | Type A Mark I* |
| Germany | EMC · EMF · UDM-E |
| USSR | KB-1 pattern 1931 mine · KB-3 pattern 1940 · MIRAB · YAM-43 |
| Britain | Type M Mark I |
| Japan | Mk.6 mod1 · Type 93 mod1 |
| Italy | Bollo P.125/1932 · Bollo P.200/1936 |
| France | B4M |
| * = Aircraft-laid | |
