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Torpedoboot 1914
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Torpedoboot1914

Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · Germany · 1914
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Torpedoboot1914

Torpedoboot 1914
Torpedoboot 1914 Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Speed
30
Firepower
25
Agility
60
Sensors
10
Range
20
Sea-Keeping
30
Affordability
80
Survivability
15
Versatility
20
Technology
10
Origin Germany
CategoryPatrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft
EraWorld War I
In service1914–1918
Operators2 countries
Data Quality85%
28
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft MASS Rating
8/15
World War I
314/387
All-Time
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · 10 axes scored
Speed
30
Firepower
25
Agility
60
Sensors
10
Range
20
Sea-Keeping
30
Affordability
80
Survivability
15
Versatility
20
Technology
10
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the patrol boats & fast attack craft category.
01 / Overview
Torpedoboot 1914
Country
Production
1914–1918
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PATROL BOATS & FAST ATTACK CRAFT · WORLD WAR I
8
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
28
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
◎Identification4MOD.4
  • Hull ClassificationTorpedo boat
  • Ship TypeTorpedo boat
  • Laid Down1914
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement3MOD.3
  • Light Displacement100 t
  • Standard Displacement120 t
  • Full Load Displacement140 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)30 m
  • Beam4.5 m
  • Draft1.5 m
◇Complement2MOD.2
  • Total Complement18
  • Officers2
◆Propulsion10MOD.10
  • Propulsion TypeSteam turbine
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)Twin-screw
  • Number of Engines2
  • Shaft Power2,000 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed28 kn
  • Cruise Speed20 kn
  • Range400
  • Endurance1 day
  • Nuclear-PoweredNo
▤Gun Armament3MOD.3
  • Main Gun5 cm SK L/40
  • Main Gun Calibre50 mm
  • Main Gun Count1
▲Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
◎Aviation5MOD.5
◈Sensors & Combat Systems3MOD.3
▣Survivability5MOD.5
◇Fleet Status1MOD.1
  • Under Construction0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1914Production started
  2. 1918Production ended
112
years in service
4
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📚 Sources
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