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G 88-class torpedo boat
Photo: Royal Navy official photographer, Russell J E (Lt) · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · Germany · 1897
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G88-classtorpedoboat

G 88-class torpedo boat
G 88-class torpedo boat Photo: Royal Navy official photographer, Russell J E (Lt) · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Speed
30
Firepower
25
Agility
40
Sensors
10
Range
20
Sea-Keeping
35
Affordability
70
Survivability
20
Versatility
15
Technology
10
Origin Germany
CategoryPatrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft
EraPre-WWI / Industrial Age
In service1897–1939
Operators1 countries
Quantity12
Data Quality84%
26
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft MASS Rating
79/114
Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
331/387
All-Time
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · 10 axes scored
Speed
30
Firepower
25
Agility
40
Sensors
10
Range
20
Sea-Keeping
35
Affordability
70
Survivability
20
Versatility
15
Technology
10
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the patrol boats & fast attack craft category.
01 / Overview
G 88-class torpedo boat
Country
Production
1897–1939
Quantity
12
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PATROL BOATS & FAST ATTACK CRAFT · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
79
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
26
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
◎Displacement1MOD.1
  • Light Displacement80 t
◈Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)24.5 m
  • Beam4.2 m
  • Draft1.2 m
▣Complement1MOD.1
  • Total Complement25
◇Propulsion5MOD.5
  • Number of Engines2
  • Shaft Power2,400 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed34 kn
  • Range600
◆Gun Armament2MOD.2
  • Main Gun Calibre20 mm
  • Main Gun Count2
▤Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
⬢Aviation3MOD.3
▲Sensors & Combat Systems3MOD.3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1897Production started
  2. 1939Production ended
129
years in service
42
years in production
12
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
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