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After the design and production of the MS, they saw the validity of this platform in the field of escort with anti-submarine properties, especially in more littoral scenarios.
 
After the design and production of the MS, they saw the validity of this platform in the field of escort with anti-submarine properties, especially in more littoral scenarios.
 
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[[File:VAS 201 1 H.png|thumb|VAS 201 during sail]]
 
Between 1942 and 1943 were made on the basis of the hull of '''MS-11''', the anti submarine lookouts type '''VAS-201''', in 3 series that differed in construction materials  (wood or composite) , for the motorization, speed of 18-21 knots and variable armament, which includes:
 
Between 1942 and 1943 were made on the basis of the hull of '''MS-11''', the anti submarine lookouts type '''VAS-201''', in 3 series that differed in construction materials  (wood or composite) , for the motorization, speed of 18-21 knots and variable armament, which includes:
  
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== Media ==
 
== Media ==
 
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== See also ==
 
== See also ==

Revision as of 09:29, 30 November 2021

Rank VI USA | Premium | Golden Eagles
A-10A Thunderbolt (Early)
VAS 201
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VAS 201
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Description

The Baglietto 68t, VAS 201 is a rank I Italian motor torpedo boat with a battle rating of 1.3 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update "Starfighters".

General info

Survivability and armour

Armourfront / side / back
Hull40 mm (wood)
Superstructure15 mm (wood)
Number of section3
Displacement68 t
Crew26 people

The VAS 201 has 40 mm of wood in the hull and 15 mm of wood in the superstructure as armour, and doesn't have a composite armour. It has terrible survivability because it is slow so you can't quickly cover yourself from incoming enemy fire, plus the crew present (26 crew members) can be knocked out easily by any enemy ship, so be careful when engaging enemy ships.

Mobility

Speedforward / back
AB53 / 35 km/h
RB38 / 25 km/h

The VAS 201 is not very manoeuvrable. With her 2 engines, she reaches a maximum speed of 53 km/h in AB and 38 km/h in RB, which slow for its BR. It is possible that several enemy ships will overtake you easily. Even larger sub-chasers and minesweepers can keep up with you.

Mobility Characteristics
Game Mode Upgrade Status Maximum Speed (km/h) Turn Time (s) Turn Radius (m)
Forward Reverse
AB Stock ___ ___
Upgraded 53 35
RB/SB Stock ___ ___
Upgraded 38 25

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference
AB166 → 204 Sl icon.png
RB254 → 312 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications4 450 Rp icon.png
2 680 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost300 Ge icon.png
Crew training600 Sl icon.png
Experts2 100 Sl icon.png
Aces45 Ge icon.png
Research Aces110 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
20 / 30 / 100 % Sl icon.png
100 / 100 / 100 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Seakeeping Unsinkability Firepower
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Dry-Docking
Research:
300 Rp icon.png
Cost:
180 Sl icon.png
65 Ge icon.png
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Rudder Replacement
Research:
250 Rp icon.png
Cost:
150 Sl icon.png
55 Ge icon.png
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Propeller Replacement
Research:
370 Rp icon.png
Cost:
220 Sl icon.png
80 Ge icon.png
Mods new ship engine.png
Engine Maintenance
Research:
360 Rp icon.png
Cost:
220 Sl icon.png
75 Ge icon.png
Mods ship damage control crew.png
Damage Control Division
Research:
300 Rp icon.png
Cost:
180 Sl icon.png
65 Ge icon.png
Mods ship fire control crew.png
Fire Division
Research:
250 Rp icon.png
Cost:
150 Sl icon.png
55 Ge icon.png
Mods engine smoke screen system.png
Smokescreen
Research:
250 Rp icon.png
Cost:
150 Sl icon.png
55 Ge icon.png
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New Pumps
Research:
360 Rp icon.png
Cost:
220 Sl icon.png
75 Ge icon.png
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20mm_it_breda_he_ammo_pack
Research:
300 Rp icon.png
Cost:
180 Sl icon.png
65 Ge icon.png
Mods tank ammo.png
20mm_it_breda_ap_ammo_pack
Research:
250 Rp icon.png
Cost:
150 Sl icon.png
55 Ge icon.png
Mods new main caliber turrets.png
Primary Armament Targeting
Research:
370 Rp icon.png
Cost:
220 Sl icon.png
80 Ge icon.png
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Depth Charges
Research:
370 Rp icon.png
Cost:
220 Sl icon.png
80 Ge icon.png
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Artillery Support
Research:
360 Rp icon.png
Cost:
220 Sl icon.png
75 Ge icon.png
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Torpedo Mode
Research:
360 Rp icon.png
Cost:
220 Sl icon.png
75 Ge icon.png

Armament

Primary armament

2 х Turret20 mm/65 Breda anti-aircraft gun
Ammunition1500 rounds
Belt capacity12 rounds
Fire rate240 shots/min
Vertical guidance-10° / 90°

The VAS 201 is equipped with two 20 mm/65 Breda autocannons, one at the bow and one at the stern. When facing forward, only one gun can shoot and in order to get the rear gun on target, a large part of the ship needs to be exposed. The autocannons themselves have quite a low rate of fire and very small clips of 12 shells, although they are reloaded very quickly. The damage is similar to the German or the American 20 mm autocannons, although it has a lower damage than the German one and lower fire rate compared to the American one

Additional armament

Setup 12 x 450 mm steam turbined W.200/450X5,75 torpedo
Setup 216 x B TG depth charge
Setup 32 x 450 mm steam turbined W.200/450X5,75 torpedo
16 x B TG depth charge

The VAS 201 is equipped with 2 x W.200 torpedoes. They are average in most statistics, although they have a somewhat low speed. As the boat faces entirely small and nimble enemies, torpedoes in general are not too effective as the enemy can dodge them with ease. In the low tiers, torpedoes are very situational, so it's advised to leave the ship without torpedoes as they can act as an external ammorack, which can destroy the ship if hit.

The VAS 201 can equip 16 x B TG depth charges. They are next to useless, as they are made to destroy submarines, which are not yet in the game and all ships can escape the blast of the depth charge. Overall it's a very situational weapon, that's not advised to use or equip, as it can act as an external ammorack, which can destroy the ship if hit while not adding any considerable advantage.

Usage in battles

The VAS 201 is a slow gaming ship - its biggest disadvantages are its poor top speed, small magazines, and no protection whatsoever. Unfortunately, these disadvantages cover most of what can make a ship good, so the VAS is simply a below average ship, especially when compared to the MS-15 (same firepower and survivability, almost twice the speed) and the S-38 (pretty much better in everything but size). Overall, although it is not exactly the best you can have, it is still a solid boat for its battle grade, the best advice I can give you is not to attack frontally or go in the mouth of the enemy but to go around them and shoot them from the side, you will immediately notice the little damage it causes so I recommend using 2 belts one AP for tough targets and armored and the other HE for targets little armored, most of the time the torpedoes are gonna be useless.

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Two 20 mm cannons deal a lot more consistent damage, compared to the reserve MAS 555
  • Can shoot forwards and the firing arc of the rear gun is not bad
  • Very fast clip reload of the main armament
  • Good torpedoes

Cons:

  • Tiny 12-round clips for the main armament and a slow rate of fire
  • Although more stable than the reserve MAS 555, it's still not the most stable gun platform at the battle rating, can roll a lot in sharp turns
  • Quite slow
  • Terrible survivability
  • No anti-aircraft defense
  • Bad turn time

History

After the design and production of the MS, they saw the validity of this platform in the field of escort with anti-submarine properties, especially in more littoral scenarios.

VAS 201 during sail

Between 1942 and 1943 were made on the basis of the hull of MS-11, the anti submarine lookouts type VAS-201, in 3 series that differed in construction materials (wood or composite) , for the motorization, speed of 18-21 knots and variable armament, which includes:

  • a maximum of 30 depth charges
  • 37mm, 20mm and 8mm machine guns and cannons
  • Mine-dredging equipment 

Eventually 14 ships survived, left to the Italian Navy largely employed for dredging activities, during which in 1947 was lost VAS-246.

Media

See also

External links

Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:

  • topic on the official game forum;
  • other literature.


Italy boats
Motor torpedo boats  MC-490 · Freccia P-493 · MAS 555 · MAS 561 · MAS 569
  MS-15 · MS-53 · MS-472 · Stefano Turr · VAS 201 · GIS 811 · MC 485
Motor gun boats  MS-473 · MV-611 · Sparviero
Motor torpedo gun boats  Saetta P-494
Gunboats  Albatros