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A-class torpedo boat
Photo: USN · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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A-classtorpedoboat

Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · Belgium · 1918
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A-classtorpedoboat

A-class torpedo boat
A-class torpedo boat Photo: USN · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Speed
35
Firepower
15
Agility
50
Sensors
5
Range
10
Sea-Keeping
10
Affordability
90
Survivability
5
Versatility
10
Technology
15
Origin Belgium
CategoryPatrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft
EraWorld War I
In service1918
Operators2 countries
Data Quality85%
22
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft MASS Rating
15/15
World War I
357/387
All-Time
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · 10 axes scored
Speed
35
Firepower
15
Agility
50
Sensors
5
Range
10
Sea-Keeping
10
Affordability
90
Survivability
5
Versatility
10
Technology
15
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the patrol boats & fast attack craft category.
01 / Overview
A-class torpedo boat
Country
Production
1918–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PATROL BOATS & FAST ATTACK CRAFT · WORLD WAR I
15
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
22
patrol boats & fast attack craft category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the patrol boats & fast attack craft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification3MOD.3
  • Hull ClassificationTorpedo boat
  • Ship TypeFast Attack Craft
  • In ServiceNo
◈Propulsion3MOD.3
  • Propulsion Typeinternal combustion
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)single-shaft or twin-shaft
  • Nuclear-PoweredNo
▣Gun Armament2MOD.2
  • Main Gun1x 40–57 mm gun
  • Secondary Guns1x 20 mm autocannon or 1x 12.7 mm MG
◆Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
▤Aviation5MOD.5
⬢Sensors & Combat Systems6MOD.6
▲Survivability5MOD.5
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1918Production started
108
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
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