SMS V1-Class (1911 Program)
First True "Large Torpedo Boats" - Effectively Destroyers (1911 Program) - 6 ships commissioned 1911-1912: V1-V6. First true "Large Torpedo Boats" (1911 Program), effectively first German destroyers. 573 tons, 2× 8.8cm guns (upgraded from 5cm), 4× 50cm torpedoes (first), 33 knots. Mixed coal/oil firing for extended range (1,950 nm). Higher firepower and larger hull made these true destroyers despite "torpedo boat" designation. Served entire WWI (1914-1918): High Seas Fleet screening, Battle of Jutland (31 May 1916). Survivors scrapped 1919-1920.
Specifications
- Displacement (std)
- 570 t
- Displacement (full)
- 700 t
- Length
- 230.3 ft
- Beam
- 24.9 ft
- Crew
- 62
- Ships built
- 6
- Commissioned
- 1911-1912
- Decommissioned
- 1919-1920
Performance
- Top speed
- 32 kn
- Range
- 1950 nm at 17 knots
Armament
- Main guns
- 2× 8.8cm SK L/30
- Secondary guns
- None
- Torpedoes
- 4× 50cm
Armor & Systems
- Belt
- None (unarmored)
- Deck
- None
- Fire control
- Optical sighting with rangefinder
In-Game
- Tier
- T2
- Game power
- 24.85
- Research cost
- 2,187
- Credit cost
- 17,395
Notable
- First true "Large Torpedo Boats" (1911 Program)
- Effectively first German destroyers (573 tons)
- First German torpedo boats with 8.8cm guns
- First with 50cm (19.7-inch) torpedoes
- Mixed coal/oil firing for extended range
- 33 knots speed (highest yet)
- Served entire WWI (1914-1918)
- Battle of Jutland participants