- For PC
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- OS: Windows 7 SP1/8/10 (64 bit)
- Processor: Dual-Core 2.2 GHz
- Memory: 4GB
- Video Card: DirectX 10.1 level video card: AMD Radeon 77XX / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660. The minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64 bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5 or Ryzen 5 3600 and better
- Memory: 16 GB and more
- Video Card: DirectX 11 level video card or higher and drivers: Nvidia GeForce 1060 and higher, Radeon RX 570 and higher
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
- OS: Mac OS Big Sur 11.0 or newer
- Processor: Core i5, minimum 2.2GHz (Intel Xeon is not supported)
- Memory: 6 GB
- Video Card: Intel Iris Pro 5200 (Mac), or analog from AMD/Nvidia for Mac. Minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p with Metal support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Mac OS Big Sur 11.0 or newer
- Processor: Core i7 (Intel Xeon is not supported)
- Memory: 8 GB
- Video Card: Radeon Vega II or higher with Metal support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
- OS: Most modern 64bit Linux distributions
- Processor: Dual-Core 2.4 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB
- Video Card: NVIDIA 660 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months; the minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p) with Vulkan support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Ubuntu 20.04 64bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7
- Memory: 16 GB
- Video Card: NVIDIA 1060 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD (Radeon RX 570) with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) with Vulkan support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
We begin our acquaintance with the British naval forces with the
famous early-series Fairmile model D motor torpedo boats.
Throughout 1941, engineers of Britain's Royal Navy were busy developing and testing new types of gunboats and torpedo gunboats in order to design a countermeasure against the German Schnellboots – fast torpedo boats that were interfering with the operations of British military and merchant vessels in the English Channel. The requirements advanced for the vessel were perfectly clear – the boat was intended as a universal platform to carry powerful armaments of various types, and it also had to possess a speed of no less than 30 knots, so as to at least stand a chance of counteracting the fast-moving German naval predators. In the course of testing, the shipbuilders came to the conclusion that the perfect platform would be a boat with an angular bow and stern, but also with a rounded bottom that could house four screw propellers. This design was also compatible with military manufacturing of the time – boats of this series were being produced and upgraded from earlier Fairmiles at small wharfs along the shores of Great Britain. And so the Fairmile D universal (gun/torpedo) boat was born, and immediately dubbed ’Dog Boat‘ by the sailors. This nickname was clearly inspired by the model letter, but as it turned out, the Fairmile became a true guard dog of the English Channel.
The Fairmile D was one of the most widely produced boats of the Second World War. The various production series differed primarily in their armament – the cannon and machine-gun weaponry was soon significantly improved, torpedo tubes and depth charges began to appear on the boat, and many gunboats were modernized into torpedo gunboats. Today's guest is the Fairmile D early-series motor torpedo boat. It is a rather large vessel measuring 35 meters in length, equipped with four engines with a combined power of 5,000 hp, providing a maximum speed of 32 knots (a little less than 60 km/h). The boat was armed with one automatic 40mm 2-pdr QF Mk IIc cannon on the bow, twin 20mm Oerlikon Mk V machine guns on the stern, two twin high-caliber .5 Vickers Mk III machine guns and two twin rifle-caliber .303 Vickers No. 5 Mk I machine guns on the bridge. This version of the boat carried no torpedoes, but had a pair of Mk VII depth charges.
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In our game, the early-series Fairmile D is a floating gun battery. Her main strength is her automated cannons, whose ammunition almost completely consists of high-explosive fragmentation shells. Her three cannons provide good fire coverage and maximum efficiency when firing at boats' sides. The machine guns also provide decent support to the cannons – there are a whole 8 of them. The boat has average speed, low maneuverability and no armor (only the gunners have bulletproof defenses), so the Fairmile's captain has to take care of the safety of the crew and the vessel as a whole. On the War Thunder battlefield, the Fairmile takes the role of a heavy fire support boat. Take care of the Brit on your team, and the cannons and machine guns of the Fairmile will save you and your teammates when you need it most.
The Fairmile D is ready for battle and will be available to all
participants in the War Thunder closed beta test. Welcome aboard!
The War Thunder Team!
Comments (80)
wait...."This version of the boat carried no torpedoes, but had a pair of Mk VII depth charges."....so submarines confirmed? XD
OMG I hope you a right
propably yes...
It was British Ground Forces that I came back to War Thunder for, but the Royal Navy introduction is a dream come true. My entire Family (cept the 1 RAF guy) have been in the Royal Navy for generations (including Knighted Admiral, Commodores, Captain and lower ranks). Thank you guys at Gaijin, this has really made my day.
Nice mate :)
Stona_WT, Am I able to PM you on the forum? I have a private question / proposal to run by you (no not marriage m8)
Looks great, certainly a true gun boat, will be one of the mainstream boats favoured for its fast firepower on all sides. Cant wait to get started.
That's hot
Now, this one is prettier!
No, the US Elco boats were the best looking, in my opinion, second place goes to the German E-Boats, or Shnellboots. If the Italian Navy ever had such vessels I have not seen them, but being Italian, they would have great interiors? I am not so sure Combat and Warfare are beauty contests. Most of the best soldiers, sailors, tankers, and aviators were not someone you'd see on the cover of a magazine. In addition, the most effective combat machines, were not always pretty. IMHO, of course
JustWill, the Italian MAS boats were not as pretty as the others, were smaller in length and displacement, considerably older in design being predominantly of the ww1 design and less heavily armed. However, they had the distinction of killing the largest ship ever sunk by a torpedo boat (in ww1, the battleship Szent-Istvan) and sank a british cruiser and heavily damaged several other cruisers during WWII and many other ships despite operating in enemy controlled waters and under enemy air superiority.
This is ridiculous. How are you going to continue ignoring Japan at the DevBlogs? >:/
If you listened or watched the live stream at Gamescom today, they said that all 5 nations will have navy ships
What about Japanese Tanks??
Give Germans a starter pack too.
Please.
HMS Dreadnough? No! HMS Warspite? Maybe the Hood? No, no, you get the torpedo Dog Boat without torpedoes!
Most of us would rather have many small boats arrive quickly versus huge boats that require Months, if not years to actually get a diverse game (Atleast 4 ships per country) with the same level of quality that we have. And WoW makes ships look small, these "boats" that are coming should be near to the width of the april fools ships.
Personally, I am excited by Gaijin's decision on the ships added. The Dreadnoughts (later termed Battleships) fought few clashes, the Carriers ruled the seas from 1941 onwards, but little ships, the patrol vessels, Frigates, Escorts and Destroyers did all the work. Rushing AI Heavy Vessels, fighting to get Torpedo's away, fighting to cover the Torpedo boats, and winner determined by how much damage was done to opposing fleet, sounds like a hell of a good time. Reporting for duty, Gaijin.
I also foresee missions such as roaring down multiple rivers, or through the fiords of Norway to attack shore targets, or anchored/docked vessels. Combined (god forbid) arms assault, where torpedo and fighter escort fly over attacking patrol vessels, to attack a major port where tanks are fighting for the city and open area around it. Yes, major map, I will need upgrades, immediately. Can barely play on this Compusaurus I have, but still. WT is only getting better, in my humble opinion.
well im all for small ships but were is all the bigger ships. i understand the blog post on the forums but one of the reasons for them not to be is because Russia didnt have big ships is a bit fishy, no its a load of bull. look at the game already with tanks. we have all types of tanks from Tank destoryers to armored cars. but weres Japans tanks? should we not have tanks because Japan dosent? So shouldnt we have big ships even if russia dosent? cause other wise im calling Bias. Thank you.
And i do realise I have broke a few rules, but i find this a little odd, dont you think?
Actually, Russia had a substantial Naval force later in WW2, but they were fighting a land battle, not across oceans. They didn't need to protect their shores till they got those shores back. Also, please look at the detail of modeling damage areas in your tanks and planes, then look at the any set of even a Destroyers deck plans, and this will show you the difficulty in modeling large vessels with anywhere near the detail WT has given us. I don't see us getting larger than an Escort class.
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