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Mehrzweckboot-2 (MZ-2)

6,727 wb54  5.5 years ago
Auto Credit Based on wb54's Mehrzweckboot-2 (MZ-2)

After almost 2 years the update to this model is out.

AG-1 = Spotlight
AG-2 = Exhaust
AG-3 = AA Turrets
AG-4 = AA Single Mounts

(Alternative History) In September 1945, it was decided by the German high command that the existing MZ-1 lacked enough firepower to perform well as a counter to an amphibious landing and defend small ports. The MZ-2 had 2x120mm naval guns in single turrets and 8x20mm cannons in quad turrets as well as 1x20mm cannon mounted behind the bridge. Secondary ordinance consisted of 2 torpedo tubes and 8 depth charges. Mehrzweckboot translates to English as Multi-purpose boat. The ships design was based off a prewar design for a fast corvette that never entered service and was built in prefabricated sections similar to that of the Type XXI and XXIII submarines. In an event of an amphibious invasion, the MZ-2's primary targets would be LSTs and other lightly defended landing craft. Coupled with its 4 gas turbines and its multi-tier contra-rotating ducted propeller propulsion system, the ship could reach an astonishing speed of 152Km/h (94mph). 13 vessels were produced before Germany surrendered in October 1946.

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General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Mehrzweckboot-2 (MZ-2)
  • Created On Mac
  • Wingspan 18.1ft (5.5m)
  • Length 155.8ft (47.5m)
  • Height 36.5ft (11.1m)
  • Empty Weight 138,056lbs (62,621kg)
  • Loaded Weight 604,037lbs (273,987kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.178
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.013
  • Wing Loading 3,254.4lbs/ft2 (15,889.4kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 185.6ft2 (17.2m2)
  • Drag Points 38045

Parts

  • Number of Parts 1209
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 3,653

Required Mods

  • 120mm by Gestour
    Version 1.0 (11/28/2016 10:40:46 PM)
  • Smoke Trails by NathanMikeska
    Version 1.0 (9/13/2016 7:40:51 PM)
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