HMS Terpsichore 1945, 1:1 T class Destroyer
T-Class Destroyer, HMS Terpsichore (1945)
The T class of destroyers were designed in early 1940 as 'utility destroyers', they were small enough to for escorting and minor fleet actions, but at a smaller cost a footprint compared to the larger fleet destroyer types.
The entire T class were assigned to the 6th Emergency Flotilla when they commissioned across 1943 -1944. After wars end most of these Destroyers were seen as not useful due to their light nature, and turned into type-16 Anti-sub frigates, this included HMS Terpsichore.
This is a 1:1 copy of HMS Terpsichore as she appeared in the Far East Fleet off the coast of Japan in 1945. This is a mission, she is spawned in at the creative base.
Armament
4x1 QF 4.7-inch Mk.IX on mount CPXVII.
4x2 20mm Oerlikon Mk.V on power mount.
1x2 40mm Bofors Mk.IV on Hazemeyer mount
2x4 21-inch Torpedoes (inoperable)
4x1 DC Launchers
2x DC Rails
[b]Using Main armament[/b]
1) Set target as a waypoint on map.
2) Input waypoint into targeting keyboard
3) Wait for guns to traverse to target.
4) Fire, and observe fall of shot, adjust low/high to compensate.
The Gun controls are on the port side of the bridge facing out.
[b]Using Secondary armament[/b]
1) Ensure magazine is loaded.
2) Aim Mouse at target.
3) Fire.
[b]Using DCs[/b]
1) Set desired depth setting.
2) Remove safety.
3) Launch DCTs via button.
OR
4) Release DCs via rails on stern.
The DC controls are on the starboard side of the bridge facing fowards
Radio, ASDIC, and RADAR controls are in the lower deck below the bridge.
Mobility
She has a top speed of 36kt, being powered by steam turbines driven by dual boilers, she is also very efficient and has plenty of fuel.
Boilers 3 & 4 are backups, so are not at temp in normal operation.
[b] *Starting procedure* [/b]
1) Turn on the boilers via key.
3) Set speed to the desired setting.
4) Set clutch to max.
Wait for boilers to get up to temperature for steam production.
A/D for rudder control.
Space for horns.
Ship Dimensions
Length : 110.5m
Beam : 10.25m
Draught : 3.75m
Freeboard : 4m fore, 2m aft
Cost : $976,066
Mass : 241,484
Credits
ASDIC:
[url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2816850764&searchtext=Sonar]https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2816850764&searchtext=Sonar[/url]
RADAR:
[url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2868633133&searchtext=Marine+Radar]https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2868633133&searchtext=Marine+Radar[/url]
Fire Control (Modified a little)
[url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2817028063&searchtext=ZE+ballistics]https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2817028063&searchtext=ZE+ballistics[/url]
