G-101

14.0

G-101

Destroyer | Germany | Tier III

Tech Tree Position

stock

 top

General

Research price2000 exp

Purchase price249,000

Hit Points8,300

Main Battery

105 mm/45 Tbts C/16 on a Tbts LC/16 mount4 х 1 pcs.

Rate of Fire15 shots/min.

Reload Time4 sec.

Rotation Speed10 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time18 sec.

Firing Range8.18 km.

Maximum Dispersion76 m.

HE Shell105 mm Spr.Gr. L/3.89

Maximum HE Shell Damage1,200

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell5 %

Initial HE Shell Velocity715 m./s.

HE Shell Weight18 kg.

AP Shell105 mm P.Spr.Gr. L/3.8

Maximum AP Shell Damage2,300

Initial AP Shell Velocity715 m./s.

AP Shell Weight18.2 kg.

Torpedo Tubes

500 mm Zwilling2 х 2 / 2 х 1 pcs.

Rate of Fire1.58 shots/min.

Reload Time38 sec.

Rotation Speed25 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec.

TorpedoG/6 AV**

Maximum Damage10,600

Torpedo Speed49 knot

Torpedo Range6 km.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed33.5 knot

Turning Circle Radius520 m.

Rudder Shift Time4.1 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range6.46 km.

Air Detectability Range2.46 km.

Battle Levels

12345678910

14.0

G-101

Destroyer | Germany | Tier III

Tech Tree Position

stock

 top

General

Research price2000 exp

Purchase price249,000

Hit Points11,000

Main Battery

105 mm/45 Tbts C/16 on a Tbts LC/16 mount4 х 1 pcs.

Rate of Fire15 shots/min.

Reload Time4 sec.

Rotation Speed10 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time18 sec.

Firing Range9 km.

Maximum Dispersion76 m.

HE Shell105 mm Spr.Gr. L/3.89

Maximum HE Shell Damage1,200

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell5 %

Initial HE Shell Velocity715 m./s.

HE Shell Weight18 kg.

AP Shell105 mm P.Spr.Gr. L/3.8

Maximum AP Shell Damage2,300

Initial AP Shell Velocity715 m./s.

AP Shell Weight18.2 kg.

Torpedo Tubes

500 mm Zwilling2 х 2 / 2 х 1 pcs.

Rate of Fire1.58 shots/min.

Reload Time38 sec.

Rotation Speed25 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec.

TorpedoG/6D

Maximum Damage10,600

Torpedo Speed52 knot

Torpedo Range6.99 km.

AA Defense

7.92 mm MG 08 machine gun2 х 1 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second3.4

. . . Firing Range0.99 km.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed33.5 knot

Turning Circle Radius520 m.

Rudder Shift Time2.9 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range6.46 km.

Air Detectability Range2.46 km.

Battle Levels

12345678910

III

249,000

G-101 — German Tier III destroyer.

This destroyer was built in Germany for the Argentine Navy. However, she was commissioned into the Imperial German Navy at the outbreak of World War I. Compared to V-25 class destroyers, she was larger in size and had more guns, but was slower.

Modules

	Rate of Fire (shots/min)	180° Turn Time (sec)	Maximum Dispersion (m)	Maximum HE Shell Damage (HP)	Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell (%)	Maximum AP Shell Damage (HP)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
105 mm/45 Tbts C/16 on a Tbts LC/16 mount	15	18	76	1,200	5	2,300		0	24,000

	Hit Points (HP)	Armor (mm)	Armor (mm)	Main Turrets (pcs.)	Secondary Gun Turrets (pcs.)	AA Mounts (pcs.)	Torpedo Tubes (pcs.)	Hangar Capacity (pcs.)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
G-101 (A)	8,300	6	10	4			2/2			0	37,500
G-101 (B)	11,000	6	10	4		2	2/2			700	96,000

	Rate of Fire (shots/min)	Torpedo Tubes Reload Time (sec)	180° Turn Time (sec)	Maximum Damage (HP)	Torpedo Speed (knot)	Torpedo Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
G/6 AV**	1.6	38	7.2	10,600	49	6		0	14,000
G/6D	1.6	38	7.2	10,600	52	7		400	50,000

	IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST (%)	Maximum Firing Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
FKS Typ 3 Mod. 1		0		0	22,500
FKS Typ 3 Mod. 2		0		500	64,000

	Maximum Speed (knot)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Propulsion: 28,000 hp	33.5		0	23,000

Compatible Upgrades

Slot 1
Slot 2

Player Opinion

Performance

G-101 improves upon V-25 with a substantial boost to main battery firepower. With a larger health pool, fast reloading armaments and high main battery DPM she can confidently operate in a mid-range support role. To be most effective Captains will need to consider her substandard main battery range, long shell flight times and large detectability radius when choosing targets.

Speed
In contrast to the majority of Tier III destroyers, G-101 is the slowest and heaviest with the upgraded hull, taking almost 19 seconds to come up to maximum speed. Rudder shift time improves to 2.9 seconds; however, she retains her large turning radius. Dodging incoming torpedoes in either configuration will test a captain’s abilities to judge incoming fire angles. Planning engagements well in advance is highly recommended as G-101 needs room to maneuver.

Concealment
As one of the largest Tier III destroyers, G-101 has a length of 95 m with the widest beam. The enemy will see you coming well in advance as her size places her near the top of the Tier III and IV destroyer air and surface detectability range.

Armor
G-101 retains her 6 mm fore and aft armor with 10 mm side-plating on both hulls, with the improved hull (B) giving a substantial increase in HP. This still does not give her the ability to contest caps, and captains should instead engage targets of opportunity at a distance.

Main Battery
G-101’s main battery is where this ship shines. She gets an additional gun of the same 105 mm caliber on the upgraded V-25, arranged in an A-P-XY profile. Exposing only 28 degrees of broadside on either side brings all four turrets on target, with the starboard side having 13 degrees more range of motion than the port side. Add a 4 second reload and 18 second, 180 degree turret traverse time, and G-101 has the best DPM of all her tier counterparts and is near the top of all Tier III tech tree ships. However, her range and shell flight times are abysmal, being out-matched by almost every other ship at tier. You will need to get close, very close, to take advantage of her DPM.

Torpedoes
Captains transitioning from V-25 will feel comfortable in G-101 as she retains much of the same characteristics of V-25’s 500 mm upgraded torpedoes. The forward-firing single tubes along with the two twin launchers amidships give her the ability to assault smoke screens head on, but not as aggressively as V-25 because of G-101’s much larger size and turning radius. Her torpedoes still offer great damage and low detectability among Tier III-IV ships with a decent flood chance, but remain among the slowest. Once upgraded, G-101 can fire her torpedoes undetected, but captains need to appropriately manage the small window between her torpedo range and surface concealment.

Consumables
G-101 has access to the standard Damage Control Party and Engine Boost consumables available to most of her peers, but has a shorter duration smoke generator. This makes it of limited offensive use, and it is better utilized as a defensive measure to cover an escape.

Summary

Like her Tier II counterpart, G-101 is a versatile destroyer that presents a good mix of both gunboat and torpedo boat play styles. Captains that choose to play her as a gunboat will find her equally capable against cruisers and destroyers by managing the appropriate shell types. Those that favor/prefer torpedo boats will appreciate the hard-hitting torpedoes and forward firing angles but need to closely monitor detectability ranges in order to stay concealed. G-101 sets the stage for the higher tier destroyers of the line.

Pros:

• Highest HP of the Tier III destroyers
• Very fast firing guns
• Upgraded torpedoes can be launched from stealth
• Retains the same torpedo firing angles as V-25, including the forward firing torpedoes

Cons:

• Tied for highest base detection range of all Tier III destroyers
• Slowest Tier III destroyer
• High shell arcs
• Short smokescreen duration, of limited use offensively

Research

G-101 starts off with a pretty generous health pool for a Tier III destroyer, but her detection range works against her. Spend early experience gains on Hull (B) to improve survivability, then take the improved Fire Control System module that extends her gun range. The improved Torpedo module (which provides faster fish and more range) is a fairly minimal upgrade and can be saved for last.

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

The recommended upgrades for G-101 are as follows:

• Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
• Slot 2: Engine Room Protection

Commander Skills

Low-tier German DDs need skills that allow them to survive longer. Priority Target, Preventative Maintenance, High Alert, Last Stand, Vigilance, Survivability Expert, Concealment Expert, and Advanced Firing Training will all help in this regard.

Recommended Commander Skills
Cost (points)	Attack				Defense
1	Grease the Gears +15% main battery traverse speed. ★	Liquidator +30% chance (multiplicative) of causing flooding. ★★	Consumables Specialist −7.5% cooldown time of all Consumables except:  Damage Control Party ,  Repair Party .	Gun Feeder -40% time to switch shell type.	Incoming Fire Alert Receive a warning about a salvo fired at your ship from more than 4.5 km.	Preventive Maintenance −30% chance of main armament, engines, steering becoming incapacitated +15% to HP of secondary and AA guns.
2	Demolition Expert +1% chance of main and secondary HE shells causing a fire. +15% to the damage-inflicting area of HE shells fired at submarines.	Swift Fish +5% torpedo speed. ★★★	Consumables Enhancements +10% action time of: Hydroacoustic Search , Surveillance Radar , Smoke Generator , & Engine Boost .	Extra-Heavy Ammunition +7.5% main battery AP shell damage. +10% damage from depth charges.	Priority Target The detection indicator will show the number of enemies aiming at you with main battery. ★★	Last Stand The ship remains able to move and maneuver - slowly - while the engine or steering gears are incapacitated. ★★★
3	Main Battery & AA Specialist -5% main battery reload time. +10% continuous AA damage. ★★	Fill the Tubes -10% torpedo tubes reload time. ★★★	Adrenaline Rush -0.2% reload time of all armaments per 1% HP lost +0.2% AA continuous damage per 1% HP lost. ★★	Inertial Fuse for HE Shells +25% armor penetration of HE shells Base fire chance reduced by half.	Superintendent +1 charge to all consumables. ★★	Survivability Expert +350 HP per ship tier. ★★★
4	Main Battery & AA Expert +20% main battery range. +15% flak damage.	Swift in Silence So long as the ship remains undetected: +8% ship speed +5% main battery reload time. ★	Radio Location Shows the direction to the nearest enemy ship. The enemy is alerted that a bearing has been taken.. ★	Fearless Brawler +1 flak burst per salvo. -10% main battery reload when ship is spotted.	Concealment Expert -10% detectability range of the ship. ★★★	Dazzle For 15 seconds after you are detected: * +20% dispersion of enemy shells fired at you. * +8% ship speed. ★
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful      ★★ - Frequently Useful      ★ - Occasionally Useful     No stars - Not Useful

Consumables

G-101 equips the following consumables:

• Slot 1: Damage Control Party 
• Slot 2: Smoke Generator 
• Slot 3: Engine Boost 

Signals

Players looking to quickly grind down the German destroyer line should mount the following signals: Equal Speed Charlie London (🚫) for faster XP gain, Sierra Mike () to compensate for her rather slow speed, and Zulu Hotel (🚫) for faster commander retraining if the player transferred the commander from the preceding ship. Juliet Whiskey Unaone () is not recommended as battleships will be infrequent in the matchmaking spread, and early tier battleships do not have very much torpedo protection. Furthermore, G-101 has quick-reloading torpedo tubes.

Recommended Signal Flags
Combat
Charlie Kilo +5% ship HP; +2.5% squadron HP.	Juliet Yankee Bissotwo -20% to flooding duration.	India Yankee -20% to fire duration.	Hotel Yankee -20% to damage received when ramming the enemy. +50% to damage dealt when ramming the enemy.	Victor Lima +1% chance for HE bombs and shells with a caliber above 160mm causing a fire. +0.5% chance for bombs and smaller shells causing a fire. +4% chance of torpedoes causing flooding. ★★	India X-Ray +1% chance for HE bombs and shells with a caliber above 160mm causing a fire. +0.5% chance for bombs and smaller shells causing a fire. ★★
Juliet Whiskey Unaone +15% chance of causing flooding.	Mike Yankee Soxisix +5% to secondary battery maximum firing range. -5% to maximum dispersion of secondary battery shells. -5% to secondary battery loading time.	November Echo Setteseven +5% continuous AA damage at all ranges. +5% damage from flak bursts.	Sierra Mike +5% to the ship's maximum speed. ★★★	November Foxtrot -5% reload time on all consumables. ★★	India Delta +20% to the amount of HP recovered when Repair Party  is used.
X-Ray Papa Unaone +10% action time of a Smoke Generator .	Sierra Bravo +10% action time of Hydroacoustic Search  -10% reload time of Defensive AA Fire .

Gallery

• 
• 

  The G-101 favors extremely aggressive gameplay. The enemy Isokaze is confused by the constant turns and forward torpedo arcs.

• 

  The G-101 unleashes its torpedoes after a successful dodge.

• 

  The G-101 combines fast torpedo reloads, different torpedo arcs, and great guns to make the ultimate ship for intimidating the enemy.

• 

  After exhausting all options, the G-101 has no choice but to ram an enemy Kuma in reverse, resulting in a Die Hard achievement.

Historical Info

Construction

Germaniawerft; Kiel, Germany

Laid down: 1914

Launched: 12 August 1914

Commissioned: 4 March 1915

Specifications

1,116 tons displacement, standard

95.3m length

9.5m beam

3.8m draft (mean)

Machinery

3 boilers, 2 turbines

Performance

33.5 knots at 28,000 shaft horsepower

2,420nm at 20 knots

Armament

Main

Four (4x1) 105mm guns

Torpedoes

Six (2x1, 2x2) 500mm torpedo tubes

History

Design

SMS G-101 was the lead ship of the G-101 class of German destroyers in World War I. Originally laid down as a group of four large destroyers for the Argentian navy, these ships were seized by the Kaiserliche Marine upon the outbreak of World War I, and were modified to be equipped with German weaponry. Originally armed with four (4x1) 10.2cm guns and six 53.3cm torpedo tubes, their loadout was changed to four (4x1) 8.8cm German naval guns and six (2x1, 2x2) 50cm torpedo tubes arranged in the standard layout of German destroyers and torpedo boats, and these ships were capable of reaching 33.5 knots. In 1916, SMS G-101, SMS G-103 and SMS G-104 all received 10.5cm guns of the same design; however, SMS G-102 received slightly different guns of the same size but different calibre and manufacturer.

Service

SMS G-101 (ex-Santiego del Estero)

Originally ordered by Argentina as Santiego del Estero, requisitioned by the Kaiserliche Marine in August 1914 and modified to carry German armaments. Notable actions include her presence at the Battle of Jutland, alongside G-102, B-97, and B-112, comprising the 3rd Half Flotilla of the Second Torpedo Boat Flotilla, Battlecruiser Force. Later on, G-101, G-103, G-104 and V-100 took part in a Scandinavian convoy attack in December 1917. Scuttled at Scapa Flow in 1919, later salvaged, but sunk in a heavy gale in 1925.

SMS G-102 (ex-San Luis)

Originally ordered by Argentina as San Luis, requisitioned by the Kaiserliche Marine in August 1914 and modified to carry German armaments. She was present at the Battle of Jutland, alongside G-101, B-97, and B-112, comprising the 3rd Half Flotilla of the Second Torpedo Boat Flotilla, Battlecruiser Force. Scuttled at Scapa Flow in 1919, later salvaged, ceded to the USA, and was finally sunk as a bombing target in 1920.

SMS G-103 (ex-Santa Fé)

Originally ordered by Argentina as Santa Fé, requisitioned by the Kaiserliche Marine in August 1914 and modified to carry German armaments. She was present at the Battle of Jutland, alongside G-104, B-109, B-110, and B-111, comprising the 4th Half Flotilla of the Second Torpedo Boat Flotilla, Battlecruiser Force. Later on, G-101, G-103, G-104 and V-100 took part in a Scandinavian Convoy Attack in December 1917. Scuttled at Scapa Flow in 1919, later salvaged, later scrapped in 1926.

SMS G-104 (ex-Tucuman)

Originally ordered by Argentina as Tucuman, requisitioned by the Kaiserliche Marine in August 1914 and modified to carry German armaments. She was present at the Battle of Jutland, alongside G-103, B-109, B-110, and B-111, comprising the 4th Half Flotilla of the Second Torpedo Boat Flotilla, Battlecruiser Force. Later on, G-101, G-103, G-104 and V-100 took part in a Scandinavian Convoy Attack in December 1917. Scuttled at Scapa Flow in 1919, later salvaged, later scrapped in 1926.

Historical Gallery

• 

  G-101 underway.

• 

  G-101 underway, 1916.

• 

  G-101 at anchor, date unknown.

• 

  Line drawing of G-101.

References

1. G101-class torpedo boat - Wikipedia

Ship Change Log

See here for links to Update notes.

• Available to supertesters in the game starting from Update 0.5.15.
• Introduced into the game as a researchable ship in Update 0.5.16.
• Update 0.6.6:
  • Fixed targeting sectors of the torpedo tubes. On the right single-tube torpedo tube, the sector is equated to the left (reduced by 10 degrees), and on paired torpedo tubes, it is increased by 12 degrees towards the stern.
• Update 0.6.12:
  • Detectability when firing main guns in smoke changed to 2.13 km.
• Update 0.6.13:
  • Fire extinguishing time now 30 s instead of 60 s.
• Update 0.6.15:
  • Minor fixes to ship textures and geometry.
• Update 0.8.5:
  • Credits earnings increased by +5%.
  • Experience earnings increased by +5%.
• Update 0.10.9:
  • Ship flag was changed to Kaiserliche Marine flag for historical reasons.
• Update 12.5:
  • The penetration of HE shells fired by 105 mm main battery guns has been increased from 18 to 26 mm.

Ships of Germany

Destroyers